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

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What are the main differences between Yogurt parfait and McDonald's Cheeseburger?

  • Yogurt parfait is richer in Vitamin C, yet McDonald's Cheeseburger is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • McDonald's Cheeseburger's daily need coverage for Sodium is 25% higher.
  • Yogurt parfait has 24 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's Cheeseburger. Yogurt parfait has 14.3mg of Vitamin C, while McDonald's Cheeseburger has 0.6mg.
  • Yogurt parfait contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger types in this comparison.

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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% 50% 18% 88% 32% 52% 60% 82% 30% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59%
Contains more IronIron +379.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +114.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.5%
~equal in Potassium ~200mg

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 2% 15% 0% 0% 56% 60% 75% 0% 0% 108% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2283.3%
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 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +218.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +463.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.86µg

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
13% 12% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.97 g
Fats: 11.79 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 45 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more WaterWater +75.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +286%
Contains more FatsFats +1067.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.3%
Contains more OtherOther +207.6%

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
53% 43% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.355 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1082.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +191%

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 Cheeseburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt parfait McDonald's Cheeseburger Opinion
Calories 84kcal 263kcal McDonald's Cheeseburger
Protein 3.36g 12.97g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fats 1.01g 11.79g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin C 14.3mg 0.6mg Yogurt parfait
Net carbs 14.76g 26.71g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Carbs 15.86g 27.81g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Cholesterol 3mg 35mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU Yogurt parfait
Magnesium 17mg 20mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Calcium 105mg 167mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Potassium 189mg 200mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Iron 0.49mg 2.35mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sugar 11.68g 6.22g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Copper 0.054mg 0.097mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Zinc 0.89mg 1.91mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Phosphorus 93mg 140mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Sodium 49mg 626mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 115IU 243IU McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin A 30µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.25mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 0.1µg Yogurt parfait
Manganese 0.23mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Selenium 3.9µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.223mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.26mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B3 0.714mg 4.026mg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Vitamin B6 0.233mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.86µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 1.7µg Yogurt parfait
Folate 51µg 59µg McDonald's Cheeseburger
Trans Fat 0g 0.647g Yogurt parfait
Choline 11.9mg Yogurt parfait
Saturated Fat 0.525g 4.435g Yogurt parfait
Monounsaturated Fat 0.307g 3.631g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.355g McDonald's Cheeseburger
Fructose 2.59g McDonald's Cheeseburger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt parfait McDonald's Cheeseburger
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
27%
Yogurt parfait
28%
McDonald's Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt parfait
43%
McDonald's Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 577mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.91g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Cheeseburger
McDonald's Cheeseburger is relatively richer in minerals
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 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 Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170320/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.