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

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What are the differences between Greek Tzatziki and McDonald's Quarter Pounder?

  • Greek Tzatziki is higher in Fiber, yet McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Phosphorus.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 41% more.
  • Greek Tzatziki has 4 times more Fiber than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. While Greek Tzatziki has 5.9g of Fiber, McDonald's Quarter Pounder has only 1.6g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Greek Tzatziki is lower.

We used KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER types in this article.

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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 16% 25% 20% 90% 36% 73% 53% 56% 26% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +85.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +438%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.9%
~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 3% 3.4% 0% 0% 46% 79% 83% 0% 0% 160% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +326.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.183mg
~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
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more OtherOther +248.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27%
Contains more FatsFats +75%
~equal in Water ~50.37g

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
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.283 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +288.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +147.2%

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 Quarter Pounder
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 Quarter Pounder Opinion
Calories 203kcal 244kcal McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Protein 11.1g 14.1g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 6.6g 11.55g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Net carbs 23.8g 20.57g Greek Tzatziki
Carbs 29.7g 22.17g Greek Tzatziki
Cholesterol 10mg 39mg Greek Tzatziki
Magnesium 22mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Calcium 116mg 84mg Greek Tzatziki
Potassium 185mg 227mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Iron 1.3mg 2.41mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 2.7g 5.13g Greek Tzatziki
Fiber 5.9g 1.6g Greek Tzatziki
Copper 0.107mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Zinc 0.5mg 2.69mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Phosphorus 85mg 124mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sodium 322mg 427mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin A 0IU 56IU McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Manganese 0.199mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.183mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.344mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 2.7mg 4.452mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 1.28µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Folate 28µg 56µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Trans Fat 0g 0.724g Greek Tzatziki
Saturated Fat 2.3g 4.008g Greek Tzatziki
Monounsaturated Fat 1.7g 4.202g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Polyunsaturated fat 1.1g 0.283g Greek Tzatziki
Fructose 2.2g McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Greek Tzatziki McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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
32%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek Tzatziki
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.708g)
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 Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/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.