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

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Differences between mcDonald's hamburgers and yogurt parfait

  • McDonald's hamburgers have more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2, while yogurt parfait has more vitamin C.
  • McDonald's hamburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 41% higher.
  • Yogurt parfait contains 10 times less sodium than mcDonald's hamburgers. McDonald's hamburgers contain 494mg of sodium, while yogurt parfait contains 49mg.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Hamburger 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.
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 12% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21%
Contains more IronIron +485.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +571.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
~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% 0% 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 48% 10% 5% 1.5% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +536.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.5%
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% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 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 +284.5%
Contains more FatsFats +899%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.9%
Contains more OtherOther +175.9%
Contains more WaterWater +77.4%

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
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 +1127.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1063.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85%

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 Yogurt parfait
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's hamburger Yogurt parfait DV% diff.
Selenium 26.2µg 3.9µg 41%
Iron 2.87mg 0.49mg 30%
Vitamin B3 4.544mg 0.714mg 24%
Protein 12.92g 3.36g 19%
Sodium 494mg 49mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 18%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 14.3mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.247mg 0.07mg 15%
Fats 10.09g 1.01g 14%
Saturated fat 3.504g 0.525g 14%
Manganese 0.322mg 14%
Zinc 1.95mg 0.89mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.42g 0.122g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.768g 0.307g 9%
Calories 264kcal 84kcal 9%
Cholesterol 27mg 3mg 8%
Copper 0.096mg 0.054mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.239mg 0.173mg 5%
Carbs 30.28g 15.86g 5%
Fructose 3.3g 4%
Folate 64µg 51µg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Calcium 127mg 105mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.83µg 0.88µg 2%
Phosphorus 107mg 93mg 2%
Choline 11.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 17mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1.1g 1%
Net carbs 28.98g 14.76g N/A
Potassium 192mg 189mg 0%
Sugar 6.03g 11.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.428g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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McDonald's hamburger 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
27%
McDonald's hamburger
27%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
McDonald's hamburger
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.979g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.65g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger 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 ($)

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
  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.

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