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

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What are the main differences between greek Tzatziki and mcDonald's cheeseburgers?

  • Greek Tzatziki is richer in fiber, yet mcDonald's cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and folate.
  • McDonald's cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Greek Tzatziki has 5 times more fiber than mcDonald's cheeseburgers. Greek Tzatziki has 5.9g of fiber, while mcDonald's cheeseburgers have 1.1g.
  • Greek Tzatziki contains less saturated fat.

We used KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger types in this comparison.

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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% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more IronIron +80.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +282%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.7%
~equal in Potassium ~200mg
~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 2% 0% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +186.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +110.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more OtherOther +159.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.8%
Contains more FatsFats +78.6%
~equal in Carbs ~27.81g
~equal in Water ~45g

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
53% 43% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +113.6%

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 cheeseburger
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek Tzatziki McDonald's cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.86µg 23%
Fiber 5.9g 1.1g 19%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.91mg 13%
Sodium 322mg 626mg 13%
Iron 1.3mg 2.35mg 13%
Copper 0.097mg 11%
Saturated fat 2.3g 4.435g 10%
Manganese 0.23mg 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 35mg 8%
Folate 28µg 59µg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.7mg 4.026mg 8%
Phosphorus 85mg 140mg 8%
Fats 6.6g 11.79g 8%
Magnesium 20mg 5%
Calcium 116mg 167mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.7g 3.631g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.1g 0.355g 5%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.26mg 5%
Protein 11.1g 12.97g 4%
Calories 203kcal 263kcal 3%
Fructose 2.59g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.223mg 2%
Carbs 29.7g 27.81g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 23.8g 26.71g N/A
Potassium 185mg 200mg 0%
Sugar 2.7g 6.22g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.647g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Greek Tzatziki McDonald's cheeseburger
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
17%
Greek Tzatziki
27%
McDonald's cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek Tzatziki
43%
McDonald's cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's cheeseburger
McDonald's cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.135g)
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 ($)

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 cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.