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Yogurt parfait vs. Chicken McNuggets — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between yogurt parfait and chicken McNuggets

  • Yogurt parfait has more vitamin B12, vitamin C, and calcium; however, chicken McNuggets have more vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Chicken McNuggets' daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 42% more.
  • Yogurt parfait has 12 times more vitamin C than chicken McNuggets. Yogurt parfait has 14.3mg of vitamin C, while chicken McNuggets have 1.2mg.
  • Yogurt parfait is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola and McDONALD'S, Chicken McNUGGETS.

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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% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 3.3% 22% 33% 16% 16% 117% 74% 18% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +854.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +81.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +192.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg

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 48% 10% 5% 1.5% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
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 4% 0% 0% 0% 40% 25% 139% 53% 92% 41% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +70.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 g
16% 20% 15% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.79 g
Fats: 19.81 g
Carbs: 15.09 g
Water: 47.13 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +67.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +369.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1861.4%
Contains more OtherOther +175.9%
~equal in Carbs ~15.09g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 32% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.525 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
19% 48% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.261 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.61 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2549.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4498.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt parfait Chicken McNuggets DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.714mg 7.4mg 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 5.61g 37%
Fats 1.01g 19.81g 29%
Phosphorus 93mg 272mg 26%
Protein 3.36g 15.79g 25%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.33µg 23%
Sodium 49mg 566mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.307g 8.134g 20%
Vitamin B5 0.88mg 18%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 1.2mg 15%
Cholesterol 3mg 44mg 14%
Folate 51µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.398mg 13%
Saturated fat 0.525g 3.261g 12%
Calories 84kcal 302kcal 11%
Calcium 105mg 11mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.16mg 8%
Selenium 3.9µg 7%
Manganese 0.14mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.11mg 5%
Iron 0.49mg 0.89mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Vitamin A 30µg 3%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.59mg 3%
Choline 11.9mg 2%
Potassium 189mg 252mg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 24mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Copper 0.054mg 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Carbs 15.86g 15.09g 0%
Net carbs 14.76g 15.09g N/A
Sugar 11.68g 0.08g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.114g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.296g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.105g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt parfait Chicken McNuggets
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Yogurt parfait
30%
Chicken McNuggets
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt parfait
32%
Chicken McNuggets

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 41mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 517mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken McNuggets
Chicken McNuggets is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.6g)
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. Yogurt parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/nutrients
  2. Chicken McNuggets - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173297/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.