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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 Cheeseburger?

  • Greek Tzatziki is richer in Fiber, yet McDonald's Cheeseburger is richer in Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Folate.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
  • Greek Tzatziki has 5 times more Fiber than McDonald's Cheeseburger. Greek Tzatziki has 5.9g of Fiber, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 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% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 203kcal 263kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 11.1g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 6.6g 11.79g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Net carbs 23.8g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 29.7g 27.81g Greek Tzatziki
Cholesterol 10mg 35mg Greek Tzatziki
Magnesium 20mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calcium 116mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 185mg 200mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 1.3mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 2.7g 6.22g Greek Tzatziki
Fiber 5.9g 1.1g Greek Tzatziki
Copper 0.097mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.5mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 85mg 140mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 322mg 626mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin A 0IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Manganese 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 2.7mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.86µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Folate 28µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0g 0.647g Greek Tzatziki
Saturated Fat 2.3g 4.435g Greek Tzatziki
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 3.631g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.1g 0.355g Greek Tzatziki
Fructose 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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
28%
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.