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McFlurry vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between mcFlurry and yogurt parfait

  • McFlurry has more vitamin B2, while yogurt parfait has more vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12.
  • McFlurry's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 14% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in yogurt parfait is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, McFLURRY with M&M'S CANDIES 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 12% 41% 18% 10% 15% 15% 50% 7% 6% 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 CalciumCalcium +28.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +81.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +22.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg
~equal in Potassium ~189mg
~equal in Sodium ~49mg

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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 56% 2.6% 44% 12% 75% 0% 2.3% 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 B2Vitamin B2 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +413.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +46.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 6% 27% 62%
Protein: 4.02 g
Fats: 6.46 g
Carbs: 26.82 g
Water: 61.74 g
Other: 0.96 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 +19.6%
Contains more FatsFats +539.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +69.1%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%
Contains more WaterWater +27.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.402 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.282 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 +444%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McFlurry Yogurt parfait DV% diff.
Vitamin C 14.3mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.73mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.053mg 0.233mg 14%
Saturated fat 3.402g 0.525g 13%
Folate 3µg 51µg 12%
Vitamin B12 0.6µg 0.88µg 12%
Fats 6.46g 1.01g 8%
Selenium 3.9µg 7%
Calories 177kcal 84kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.173mg 5%
Carbs 26.82g 15.86g 4%
Cholesterol 16mg 3mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.139mg 0.714mg 4%
Fiber 0.2g 1.1g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.67g 0.307g 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 3%
Phosphorus 116mg 93mg 3%
Zinc 0.54mg 0.89mg 3%
Calcium 135mg 105mg 3%
Iron 0.27mg 0.49mg 3%
Manganese 0.046mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.07mg 2%
Choline 11.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.282g 0.122g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Protein 4.02g 3.36g 1%
Potassium 208mg 189mg 1%
Copper 0.044mg 0.054mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.25mg 1%
Net carbs 26.62g 14.76g N/A
Magnesium 17mg 17mg 0%
Sugar 24.37g 11.68g N/A
Sodium 54mg 49mg 0%
Trans fat 0.281g 0g N/A
Fructose 0.21g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
McFlurry 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
16%
McFlurry
27%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
McFlurry
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.69g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.877g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. McFlurry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173303/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.