McDonald's cheeseburger vs. Greek Tzatziki — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mcDonald's cheeseburgers and greek Tzatziki?
- McDonald's cheeseburgers are richer in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and folate, yet greek Tzatziki is richer in fiber.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 23% higher.
- McDonald's cheeseburgers have 4 times more zinc than greek Tzatziki. McDonald's cheeseburgers have 1.91mg of zinc, while greek Tzatziki has 0.5mg.
- Greek Tzatziki contains less cholesterol.
We used McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared types in this comparison.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +44% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +282% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.6% |
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 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +186.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +110.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
29.7 g
Water:
46.3 g
Other:
6.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~29.7g
~equal in
Water
~46.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.435 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.355 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.1 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -48.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +209.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.86µg | 0.3µg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 5.9g | 19% |
| Zinc | 1.91mg | 0.5mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 322mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.35mg | 1.3mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.097mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.435g | 2.3g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.23mg | 10% | |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 10mg | 8% |
| Folate | 59µg | 28µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.026mg | 2.7mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 140mg | 85mg | 8% |
| Fats | 11.79g | 6.6g | 8% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 167mg | 116mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.631g | 1.7g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.355g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Protein | 12.97g | 11.1g | 4% |
| Calories | 263kcal | 203kcal | 3% |
| Fructose | 2.59g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.223mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 27.81g | 29.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.71g | 23.8g | N/A |
| Potassium | 200mg | 185mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.22g | 2.7g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.647g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
27%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.135g)
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 ($)