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

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Differences between yogurt parfait and mcDonald's hamburgers

  • Yogurt parfait has more vitamin C, while mcDonald's hamburgers have more selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B2.
  • McDonald's hamburgers' daily need coverage for selenium is 41% higher.
  • McDonald's hamburgers contain 24 times less vitamin C than yogurt parfait. Yogurt parfait contains 14.3mg of vitamin C, while mcDonald's hamburgers contain 0.6mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in yogurt parfait is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola and McDONALD'S, Hamburger.

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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 15% 38% 17% 108% 32% 53% 46% 64% 42% 143%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +21%
Contains more IronIron +485.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +77.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +571.8%
~equal in Potassium ~192mg

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 2% 0% 0% 0% 62% 55% 85% 0% 0% 104% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2283.3%
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 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +536.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.5%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.83µg

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% 10% 30% 45% 2%
Protein: 12.92 g
Fats: 10.09 g
Carbs: 30.28 g
Water: 44.53 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +77.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +284.5%
Contains more FatsFats +899%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.9%
Contains more OtherOther +175.9%

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
40% 43% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.504 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.768 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.42 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1127.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1063.9%

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 hamburger
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt parfait McDonald's hamburger DV% diff.
Selenium 3.9µg 26.2µg 41%
Iron 0.49mg 2.87mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.714mg 4.544mg 24%
Protein 3.36g 12.92g 19%
Sodium 49mg 494mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 18%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 0.6mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.247mg 15%
Fats 1.01g 10.09g 14%
Saturated fat 0.525g 3.504g 14%
Manganese 0.322mg 14%
Zinc 0.89mg 1.95mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 1.42g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.307g 3.768g 9%
Calories 84kcal 264kcal 9%
Cholesterol 3mg 27mg 8%
Copper 0.054mg 0.096mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.239mg 5%
Carbs 15.86g 30.28g 5%
Fructose 3.3g 4%
Folate 51µg 64µg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 2%
Calcium 105mg 127mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.83µg 2%
Phosphorus 93mg 107mg 2%
Choline 11.9mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 21mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g 1%
Net carbs 14.76g 28.98g N/A
Potassium 189mg 192mg 0%
Sugar 11.68g 6.03g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.428g N/A
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.134g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.135g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt parfait McDonald's hamburger
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
27%
McDonald's hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt parfait
56%
McDonald's hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 445mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.979g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.65g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's hamburger
McDonald's hamburger 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 ($)

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 hamburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170717/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.