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McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between McDonald's Cheeseburger and Yogurt parfait?

  • McDonald's Cheeseburger is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, yet Yogurt parfait is richer in Vitamin C.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Sodium is 25% higher.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger has 12 times more Cholesterol than Yogurt parfait. McDonald's Cheeseburger has 35mg of Cholesterol, while Yogurt parfait has 3mg.
  • Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium.

We used McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 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 CalciumCalcium +59%
Contains more IronIron +379.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
~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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 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 AVitamin A +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +463.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2283.3%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.88µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 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 +286%
Contains more FatsFats +1067.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.3%
Contains more OtherOther +207.6%
Contains more WaterWater +75.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 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 +1082.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Cheeseburger Yogurt parfait Opinion
Calories 263kcal 84kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 12.97g 3.36g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 11.79g 1.01g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 14.3mg Yogurt parfait
Net carbs 26.71g 14.76g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 27.81g 15.86g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 35mg 3mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU Yogurt parfait
Magnesium 20mg 17mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calcium 167mg 105mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 200mg 189mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 2.35mg 0.49mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 6.22g 11.68g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Copper 0.097mg 0.054mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 1.91mg 0.89mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 140mg 93mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 626mg 49mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 243IU 115IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.25mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Manganese 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Selenium 3.9µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B1 0.223mg 0.07mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.173mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.714mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.233mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.86µg 0.88µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 1.7µg Yogurt parfait
Folate 59µg 51µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0.647g 0g Yogurt parfait
Choline 11.9mg Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 4.435g 0.525g Yogurt parfait
Monounsaturated Fat 3.631g 0.307g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.355g 0.122g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fructose 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's Cheeseburger Yogurt parfait
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
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
27%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.91g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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.

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 Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.