McDonald's Big Mac vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between mcDonald's Big Mac and yogurt parfait
- McDonald's Big Mac has more iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, and monounsaturated fat; however, yogurt parfait is richer in vitamin C.
- McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily iron needs 19% more than yogurt parfait.
- Yogurt parfait has 12 times less cholesterol than mcDonald's Big Mac. McDonald's Big Mac has 36mg of cholesterol, while yogurt parfait has 3mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, BIG MAC and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola.
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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 | +17.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +308.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +81.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +114.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +151.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +373.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3475% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.9% |
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:
3.36 g
Fats:
1.01 g
Carbs:
15.86 g
Water:
78.98 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +251.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1381.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54% |
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
0.525 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.122 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1031.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
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 Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 14.96g | 1.01g | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 0.49mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 49mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.384mg | 0.714mg | 17% |
| Protein | 11.82g | 3.36g | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 14.3mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 0.525g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 3mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.89mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.206mg | 9% | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 84kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 0.307g | 8% |
| Selenium | 3.9µg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.054mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 122mg | 93mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.209mg | 0.173mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 11.9mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 46µg | 51µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 20.08g | 15.86g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 0.122g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 18.48g | 14.76g | N/A |
| Potassium | 181mg | 189mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | 11.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 0.88µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.588g | 0g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)