Yogurt parfait vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between yogurt parfait and McDonald's Quarter Pounder?
- Yogurt parfait is higher in vitamin C, yet McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for iron is 24% more.
- Yogurt parfait has 16 times more vitamin C than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. While yogurt parfait has 14.3mg of vitamin C, McDonald's Quarter Pounder has only 0.9mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in yogurt parfait is lower.
We used Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +391.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +202.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1488.9% |
| 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 | +161.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +98.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +523.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +45.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.36 g
Fats:
1.01 g
Carbs:
15.86 g
Water:
78.98 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +56.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +319.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1043.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +39.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.525 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.122 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1268.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +132% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.49mg | 2.41mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.714mg | 4.452mg | 23% |
| Protein | 3.36g | 14.1g | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88µg | 1.28µg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 0.525g | 4.008g | 16% |
| Fats | 1.01g | 11.55g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 2.69mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 427mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 14.3mg | 0.9mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.344mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 39mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.307g | 4.202g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.07mg | 0.183mg | 9% |
| Calories | 84kcal | 244kcal | 8% |
| Selenium | 3.9µg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.054mg | 0.107mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 124mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 30µg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 84mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.9mg | 2% | |
| Carbs | 15.86g | 22.17g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 189mg | 227mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 56µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.122g | 0.283g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.76g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 11.68g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.724g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.483g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder 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.