McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Greek Tzatziki — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and greek Tzatziki?
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and phosphorus, yet greek Tzatziki is higher in fiber.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 41% more.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 5 times more zinc than greek Tzatziki. While McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 2.69mg of zinc, greek Tzatziki has only 0.5mg.
- The amount of cholesterol in greek Tzatziki is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared types in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +22.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +438% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -24.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +72% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +326.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
11.1 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
29.7 g
Water:
46.3 g
Other:
6.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +75% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +248.1% |
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Water
~46.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 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 | +147.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +288.7% |
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 | 1.28µg | 0.3µg | 41% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.5mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 5.9g | 17% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.3mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 2.7mg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 10mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.008g | 2.3g | 8% |
| Fats | 11.55g | 6.6g | 8% |
| Folate | 56µg | 28µg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.202g | 1.7g | 6% |
| Protein | 14.1g | 11.1g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 85mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 427mg | 322mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 84mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 22.17g | 29.7g | 3% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 203kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 185mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 23.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.13g | 2.7g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.724g | 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
32%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.708g)
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.