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Greek Tzatziki vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Greek Tzatziki and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Greek Tzatziki has more Fiber, however, McDonald's Big Mac is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, and Phosphorus.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 24% more than Greek Tzatziki.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 4 times less Fiber than Greek Tzatziki. Greek Tzatziki has 5.9g of Fiber, while McDonald's Big Mac has 1.6g.
  • Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 0% 35% 16% 49% 0% 14% 36% 42% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -30%
Contains more IronIron +53.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +282%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.5%
~equal in Calcium ~116mg
~equal in Potassium ~181mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 46% 51% 0% 14% 38% 0% 21% 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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +193.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.209mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 7% 30% 46% 6%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 29.7 g
Water: 46.3 g
Other: 6.3 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.9%
Contains more OtherOther +242.4%
Contains more FatsFats +126.7%
Contains more WaterWater +10.8%
~equal in Protein ~11.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.1 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +259.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +104.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Greek Tzatziki McDonald's Big Mac
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek Tzatziki McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Calories 203kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 11.1g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 6.6g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Net carbs 23.8g 18.48g Greek Tzatziki
Carbs 29.7g 20.08g Greek Tzatziki
Cholesterol 10mg 36mg Greek Tzatziki
Magnesium 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 116mg 116mg
Potassium 185mg 181mg Greek Tzatziki
Iron 1.3mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 2.7g 3.97g Greek Tzatziki
Fiber 5.9g 1.6g Greek Tzatziki
Copper 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 0.5mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 85mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 322mg 460mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Manganese 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.176mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 2.7mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Folate 28µg 46µg McDonald's Big Mac
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Greek Tzatziki
Saturated Fat 2.3g 3.803g Greek Tzatziki
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 1.1g 0.306g Greek Tzatziki
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek Tzatziki McDonald's Big Mac
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
17%
Greek Tzatziki
24%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek Tzatziki
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.