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McGriddles vs. Yogurt parfait — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between McGriddles and Yogurt parfait

  • McGriddles have more Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Vitamin B1, while Yogurt parfait have more Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • McGriddles' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 32% higher.
  • Yogurt parfait contains 15 times less Sodium than McGriddles. McGriddles contain 737mg of Sodium, while Yogurt parfait contains 49mg.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 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.
Contains more Iron +189.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.8%
Contains more Copper +46.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 54% 10% 136% 13% 97% 21% 27% 26% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 19% 13% 40% 17% 7% 25% 18% 0% 22%
Contains more Iron +189.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.8%
Contains more Copper +46.3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +21.4%
Contains more Potassium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Folate +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 36% 58% 24% 25% 28% 34% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 3% 48% 18% 40% 14% 0% 54% 39% 111% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +331.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +115.7%
Contains more Folate +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +225.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +150.3%
Contains more Fats +1658.4%
Contains more Carbs +97%
Contains more Other +212.7%
Contains more Water +96.9%
8% 18% 31% 40% 2%
Protein: 8.41 g
Fats: 17.76 g
Carbs: 31.25 g
Water: 40.11 g
Other: 2.47 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 Protein +150.3%
Contains more Fats +1658.4%
Contains more Carbs +97%
Contains more Other +212.7%
Contains more Water +96.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2353.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2023.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%
35% 48% 17%
Saturated Fat: 5.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.532 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.591 g
55% 32% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.525 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2353.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2023.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McGriddles Yogurt parfait Opinion
Net carbs 30.25g 14.76g McGriddles
Protein 8.41g 3.36g McGriddles
Fats 17.76g 1.01g McGriddles
Carbs 31.25g 15.86g McGriddles
Calories 312kcal 84kcal McGriddles
Fructose 0.14g McGriddles
Sugar 11.23g 11.68g McGriddles
Fiber 1g 1.1g Yogurt parfait
Calcium 63mg 105mg Yogurt parfait
Iron 1.42mg 0.49mg McGriddles
Magnesium 14mg 17mg Yogurt parfait
Phosphorus 316mg 93mg McGriddles
Potassium 145mg 189mg Yogurt parfait
Sodium 737mg 49mg Yogurt parfait
Zinc 0.76mg 0.89mg Yogurt parfait
Copper 0.079mg 0.054mg McGriddles
Manganese 0.198mg McGriddles
Selenium 3.9µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 0IU 115IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A RAE 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.25mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin C 0mg 14.3mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.07mg McGriddles
Vitamin B2 0.156mg 0.173mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B3 3.082mg 0.714mg McGriddles
Vitamin B5 0.384mg McGriddles
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.233mg Yogurt parfait
Folate 37µg 51µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.27µg 0.88µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 1.7µg Yogurt parfait
Cholesterol 24mg 3mg Yogurt parfait
Trans Fat 0.956g 0g Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 5.435g 0.525g Yogurt parfait
Monounsaturated Fat 7.532g 0.307g McGriddles
Polyunsaturated fat 2.591g 0.122g McGriddles

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
McGriddles Yogurt parfait
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
21%
McGriddles
28%
Yogurt parfait
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McGriddles
19%
Yogurt parfait

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 688mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.91g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McGriddles
McGriddles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.45g)
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. McGriddles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172059/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.