McDonald's Big Mac vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and yogurt
- Yogurt has less iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, folate, copper, and manganese than mcDonald's Big Mac.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily need for iron, 24% more than yogurt.
- McDonald's Big Mac has 33 times more saturated fat than yogurt. While mcDonald's Big Mac has 3.803g of saturated fat, yogurt has only 0.117g.
- The glycemic index of mcDonald's Big Mac is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2757.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +476.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +267.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2188.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +665.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1526.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +17.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +557.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
Protein:
10.19 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.6 g
Water:
85.1 g
Other:
0.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3735.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +457.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +155.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +65.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.306 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.012 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6454.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2450% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.46 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
1.69 g
Lactose:
0.32 g
Maltose:
0.49 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.54 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0.7 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +693.8% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Starch
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2mg | 0.07mg | 24% |
| Fats | 14.96g | 0.39g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.208mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 18% | |
| Sodium | 460mg | 36mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.117g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.023mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.52mg | 13% |
| Folate | 46µg | 7µg | 10% |
| Calories | 257kcal | 59kcal | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 5mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.017mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.053g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 0.009mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.331mg | 7% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.75µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 3.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.278mg | 5% |
| Choline | 15.1mg | 3% | |
| Protein | 11.82g | 10.19g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.012g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 135mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 0g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 110mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 141mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 3.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 3.24g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
23%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.686g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.