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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% 6.9% 5% 3% 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% 11% 0% 0% 44% 48% 63% 0% 0% 110% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3475%
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 AVitamin A +63.5%
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
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt parfait McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Calories 84kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 3.36g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 1.01g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 14.3mg 0.4mg Yogurt parfait
Net carbs 14.76g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 15.86g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Cholesterol 3mg 36mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU Yogurt parfait
Magnesium 17mg 20mg McDonald's Big Mac
Calcium 105mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 189mg 181mg Yogurt parfait
Iron 0.49mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 11.68g 3.97g McDonald's Big Mac
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.054mg 0.098mg McDonald's Big Mac
Zinc 0.89mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Phosphorus 93mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Sodium 49mg 460mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 115IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.25mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Manganese 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 3.9µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 0.714mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B6 0.233mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.88µg
Vitamin K 1.7µg Yogurt parfait
Folate 51µg 46µg Yogurt parfait
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Yogurt parfait
Choline 11.9mg Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 0.525g 3.803g Yogurt parfait
Monounsaturated Fat 0.307g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac

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
24%
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 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 ($)
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.

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.