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McDonald's hamburger vs. Greek Tzatziki — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between McDonald's hamburger and Greek Tzatziki

  • McDonald's hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Greek Tzatziki has more Fiber.
  • McDonald's hamburger's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 22% higher.
  • Greek Tzatziki contains 4 times less Zinc than McDonald's hamburger. McDonald's hamburger contains 1.95mg of Zinc, while Greek Tzatziki contains 0.5mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Greek Tzatziki is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Hamburger and KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared.

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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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 35% 16% 49% 0% 14% 36% 42% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +120.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +290%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.8%
~equal in Calcium ~116mg
~equal in Potassium ~185mg

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% 3.3% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 46% 51% 0% 14% 38% 0% 21% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +176.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +128.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
11% 7% 30% 46% 6%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 29.7 g
Water: 46.3 g
Other: 6.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.4%
Contains more FatsFats +52.9%
Contains more OtherOther +189%
~equal in Carbs ~29.7g
~equal in Water ~46.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 43% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
45% 33% 22%
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 +121.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +29.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -34.4%

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 hamburger Greek Tzatziki
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Greek Tzatziki Opinion
Calories 264kcal 203kcal McDonald's hamburger
Protein 12.92g 11.1g McDonald's hamburger
Fats 10.09g 6.6g McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg McDonald's hamburger
Net carbs 28.98g 23.8g McDonald's hamburger
Carbs 30.28g 29.7g McDonald's hamburger
Cholesterol 27mg 10mg Greek Tzatziki
Magnesium 21mg McDonald's hamburger
Calcium 127mg 116mg McDonald's hamburger
Potassium 192mg 185mg McDonald's hamburger
Iron 2.87mg 1.3mg McDonald's hamburger
Sugar 6.03g 2.7g Greek Tzatziki
Fiber 1.3g 5.9g Greek Tzatziki
Copper 0.096mg McDonald's hamburger
Zinc 1.95mg 0.5mg McDonald's hamburger
Phosphorus 107mg 85mg McDonald's hamburger
Sodium 494mg 322mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin A 55IU 0IU McDonald's hamburger
Manganese 0.322mg McDonald's hamburger
Selenium 26.2µg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.2mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.2mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 2.7mg McDonald's hamburger
Vitamin B6 0.06mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.3µg McDonald's hamburger
Folate 64µg 28µg McDonald's hamburger
Trans Fat 0.428g 0g Greek Tzatziki
Saturated Fat 3.504g 2.3g Greek Tzatziki
Monounsaturated Fat 3.768g 1.7g McDonald's hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 1.1g McDonald's hamburger
Fructose 3.3g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g McDonald's hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g McDonald's hamburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McDonald's hamburger Greek Tzatziki
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 hamburger
17%
Greek Tzatziki
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
19%
Greek Tzatziki

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 172mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.204g)
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 ($)

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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.