Chicken fingers vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken fingers and McDonald's Quarter Pounder
- Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3 and phosphorus; however, McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in vitamin B12, iron, zinc, vitamin B2, folate, and calcium.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 47% more than chicken fingers.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 2 times less phosphorus than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers contain 282mg of phosphorus, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 124mg.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +27.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +394.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +230.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +55.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +278.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.5% |
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 | +22.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +700% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +194.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +62.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.5% |
~equal in
Water
~50.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.783 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 | -37.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1943.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.03 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.91 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +81.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 1.28µg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 0.283g | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 33% | |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 32% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 4.452mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 124mg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 2.41mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 2.69mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 427mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.344mg | 13% |
| Protein | 19.22g | 14.1g | 10% |
| Folate | 19µg | 56µg | 9% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 84mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 4.008g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.183mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 227mg | 4% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 11.55g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.107mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0g | 2.2g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.6g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 4.202g | 2% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 22.17g | 2% |
| Calories | 271kcal | 244kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.199mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 0.724g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
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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
42%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicken fingers is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicken fingers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.515g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.