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McChicken Sandwich vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are McChicken Sandwich and Yogurt parfait different?

  • McChicken Sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Monounsaturated Fat, and Polyunsaturated fat, while Yogurt parfait is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Yogurt parfait covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 29% more than McChicken Sandwich.
  • McChicken Sandwich contains 41 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Yogurt parfait. McChicken Sandwich contains 4.964g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Yogurt parfait contains 0.122g.
  • Yogurt parfait is lower in Sodium.

McDONALD'S, McCHICKEN Sandwich and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola types were used 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 14% 26% 15% 65% 27% 17% 60% 81% 47% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +255.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +49.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +19.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
~equal in Potassium ~189mg

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% 53% 46% 74% 0% 0% 24% 0% 0% 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 48% 6.9% 5% 3% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +452.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +363.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 13% 28% 46% 2%
Protein: 10.43 g
Fats: 13.21 g
Carbs: 27.97 g
Water: 46.11 g
Other: 2.28 g
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +210.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1207.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +76.4%
Contains more OtherOther +188.6%
Contains more WaterWater +71.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 38% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.401 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.964 g
55% 32% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.525 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1333.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3968.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McChicken Sandwich Yogurt parfait
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McChicken Sandwich Yogurt parfait Opinion
Calories 273kcal 84kcal McChicken Sandwich
Protein 10.43g 3.36g McChicken Sandwich
Fats 13.21g 1.01g McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin C 14.3mg Yogurt parfait
Net carbs 26.67g 14.76g McChicken Sandwich
Carbs 27.97g 15.86g McChicken Sandwich
Cholesterol 27mg 3mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU Yogurt parfait
Magnesium 20mg 17mg McChicken Sandwich
Calcium 88mg 105mg Yogurt parfait
Potassium 173mg 189mg Yogurt parfait
Iron 1.74mg 0.49mg McChicken Sandwich
Sugar 3.57g 11.68g McChicken Sandwich
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g McChicken Sandwich
Copper 0.082mg 0.054mg McChicken Sandwich
Zinc 0.63mg 0.89mg Yogurt parfait
Phosphorus 139mg 93mg McChicken Sandwich
Sodium 624mg 49mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 115IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.25mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Manganese 0.358mg McChicken Sandwich
Selenium 3.9µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B1 0.212mg 0.07mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.173mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B3 3.942mg 0.714mg McChicken Sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.233mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.19µg 0.88µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 1.7µg Yogurt parfait
Folate 51µg Yogurt parfait
Trans Fat 0.079g 0g Yogurt parfait
Choline 11.9mg Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 2.346g 0.525g Yogurt parfait
Monounsaturated Fat 4.401g 0.307g McChicken Sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 4.964g 0.122g McChicken Sandwich
Fructose 1.93g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.43g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.016g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g McChicken Sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.396g McChicken Sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McChicken Sandwich Yogurt parfait
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
15%
McChicken Sandwich
27%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
McChicken Sandwich
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 575mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.821g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McChicken Sandwich
McChicken Sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.11g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. McChicken Sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173305/nutrients
  2. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/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.