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Egg McMUFFIN vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Egg McMUFFIN and Yogurt parfait

  • Egg McMUFFIN has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, however, Yogurt parfait is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Egg McMUFFIN covers your daily Cholesterol needs 54% more than Yogurt parfait.
  • Yogurt parfait has 13 times less Sodium than Egg McMUFFIN. Egg McMUFFIN has 617mg of Sodium, while Yogurt parfait has 49mg.
  • Yogurt parfait contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Egg McMUFFIN and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 58% 15% 86% 28% 35% 86% 80% 31% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +82.9%
Contains more IronIron +369.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +115.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
~equal in Potassium ~189mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 4% 0% 12% 0% 66% 85% 58% 50% 33% 0% 0% 59% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 48% 6.9% 5% 3% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +274.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +334.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +60.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 10% 22% 53% 2%
Protein: 13.64 g
Fats: 9.66 g
Carbs: 21.67 g
Water: 52.58 g
Other: 2.45 g
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +306%
Contains more FatsFats +856.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.6%
Contains more OtherOther +210.1%
Contains more WaterWater +50.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 34% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.592 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.735 g
55% 32% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.525 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +786.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1322.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Egg McMUFFIN Yogurt parfait
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg McMUFFIN Yogurt parfait Opinion
Calories 228kcal 84kcal Egg McMUFFIN
Protein 13.64g 3.36g Egg McMUFFIN
Fats 9.66g 1.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin C 1.2mg 14.3mg Yogurt parfait
Net carbs 20.57g 14.76g Egg McMUFFIN
Carbs 21.67g 15.86g Egg McMUFFIN
Cholesterol 165mg 3mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU Yogurt parfait
Magnesium 20mg 17mg Egg McMUFFIN
Calcium 192mg 105mg Egg McMUFFIN
Potassium 173mg 189mg Yogurt parfait
Iron 2.3mg 0.49mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sugar 2.13g 11.68g Egg McMUFFIN
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Copper 0.084mg 0.054mg Egg McMUFFIN
Zinc 1.29mg 0.89mg Egg McMUFFIN
Phosphorus 200mg 93mg Egg McMUFFIN
Sodium 617mg 49mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 115IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.59mg 0.25mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin D 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Manganese 0.235mg Egg McMUFFIN
Selenium 3.9µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B1 0.262mg 0.07mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B2 0.368mg 0.173mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B3 3.102mg 0.714mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B5 0.836mg Egg McMUFFIN
Vitamin B6 0.145mg 0.233mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.88µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 1.7µg Yogurt parfait
Folate 79µg 51µg Egg McMUFFIN
Trans Fat 0.109g 0g Yogurt parfait
Choline 11.9mg Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 3.592g 0.525g Yogurt parfait
Monounsaturated Fat 2.721g 0.307g Egg McMUFFIN
Polyunsaturated fat 1.735g 0.122g Egg McMUFFIN
Fructose 0.43g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DHA 0.021g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - ALA 0.114g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Egg McMUFFIN
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.416g Egg McMUFFIN

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg McMUFFIN Yogurt parfait
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Egg McMUFFIN
27%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Egg McMUFFIN
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 162mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.067g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg McMUFFIN
Egg McMUFFIN is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Egg McMUFFIN - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173307/nutrients
  2. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.