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Yogurt parfait vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between yogurt parfait and mcDonald's Big Mac

  • Yogurt parfait has more vitamin C; however, mcDonald's Big Mac is richer in iron, vitamin B3, zinc, vitamin B1, and monounsaturated fat.
  • McDonald's Big Mac covers your daily iron needs 19% more than yogurt parfait.
  • McDonald's Big Mac has 36 times less vitamin C than yogurt parfait. Yogurt parfait has 14.3mg of vitamin C, while mcDonald's Big Mac has 0.4mg.
  • Yogurt parfait contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 14% 35% 16% 75% 33% 52% 52% 60% 27% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10.5%
Contains more IronIron +308.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.2%
~equal in Potassium ~181mg

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 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3475%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +151.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +373.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.88µg
~equal in Folate ~46µg

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
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more WaterWater +54%
Contains more ProteinProtein +251.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1381.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26.6%
Contains more OtherOther +132.9%

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
50% 46% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.803 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1031.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150.8%

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 McDonald's Big Mac
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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt parfait McDonald's Big Mac DV% diff.
Fats 1.01g 14.96g 21%
Iron 0.49mg 2mg 19%
Sodium 49mg 460mg 18%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 18%
Vitamin B3 0.714mg 3.384mg 17%
Protein 3.36g 11.82g 17%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 0.4mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.525g 3.803g 15%
Cholesterol 3mg 36mg 11%
Zinc 0.89mg 1.91mg 9%
Manganese 0.206mg 9%
Calories 84kcal 257kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.176mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.307g 3.474g 8%
Selenium 3.9µg 7%
Copper 0.054mg 0.098mg 5%
Phosphorus 93mg 122mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.209mg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Choline 11.9mg 2%
Fructose 1.69g 2%
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g 2%
Calcium 105mg 116mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Folate 51µg 46µg 1%
Carbs 15.86g 20.08g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.306g 1%
Net carbs 14.76g 18.48g N/A
Potassium 189mg 181mg 0%
Sugar 11.68g 3.97g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.88µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.588g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt parfait McDonald's Big Mac
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
23%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt parfait
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 411mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.71g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.