McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Yogurt parfait?
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, yet Yogurt parfait is higher in Vitamin C.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for Iron is 24% more.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 13 times more Cholesterol than Yogurt parfait. While McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 39mg of Cholesterol, Yogurt parfait has only 3mg.
We used McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola 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 | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +391.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +202.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +161.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +523.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1488.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +105.4% |
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:
3.36 g
Fats:
1.01 g
Carbs:
15.86 g
Water:
78.98 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +319.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1043.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.8% |
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
0.525 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.122 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1268.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.9% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 244kcal | 84kcal |
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| Protein | 14.1g | 3.36g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 1.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 14.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 14.76g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 15.86g |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 105mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 189mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.49mg |
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| Sugar | 5.13g | 11.68g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.054mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.89mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 93mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 115IU |
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| Vitamin A | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg |
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| Selenium | 3.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 0.714mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.88µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 51µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g | 0g |
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| Choline | 11.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 0.525g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.202g | 0.307g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 0.122g |
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| Fructose | 2.2g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.483g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder 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.