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

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Differences between Greek Tzatziki and McDonald's hamburger

  • Greek Tzatziki has more Fiber, while McDonald's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Folate.
  • McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 22% higher.
  • McDonald's hamburger contains 5 times less Fiber than Greek Tzatziki. Greek Tzatziki contains 5.9g of Fiber, while McDonald's hamburger contains 1.3g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Greek Tzatziki is lower.

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

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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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
Contains more IronIron +120.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +290%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.9%
~equal in Calcium ~127mg
~equal in Potassium ~192mg

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% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
~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% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more OtherOther +189%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more FatsFats +52.9%
~equal in Carbs ~30.28g
~equal in Water ~44.53g

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
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +121.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.1%

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 hamburger
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 hamburger Opinion
Calories 203kcal 264kcal McDonald's hamburger
Protein 11.1g 12.92g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 6.6g 10.09g McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg McDonald's hamburger
Net carbs 23.8g 28.98g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 29.7g 30.28g McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 10mg 27mg Greek Tzatziki
Magnesium 21mg McDonald's hamburger
Calcium 116mg 127mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 185mg 192mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 1.3mg 2.87mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 2.7g 6.03g Greek Tzatziki
Fiber 5.9g 1.3g Greek Tzatziki
Copper 0.096mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 0.5mg 1.95mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 85mg 107mg McDonald's hamburger
Sodium 322mg 494mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin A 0IU 55IU McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.247mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.239mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 2.7mg 4.544mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.83µg McDonald's hamburger
Folate 28µg 64µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0g 0.428g Greek Tzatziki
Saturated Fat 2.3g 3.504g Greek Tzatziki
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 3.768g McDonald's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.1g 1.42g McDonald's hamburger
Fructose 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Greek Tzatziki McDonald's hamburger
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 hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek Tzatziki
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.204g)
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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.