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Fast food vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fast food and McDonald's Quarter Pounder

  • Fast food has more Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Folate, and Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B12.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 16% higher.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 6 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Fast food. Fast food contains 1.68g of Polyunsaturated fat, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 0.283g.
  • The amount of Sodium in Fast food is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 25% 20% 90% 36% 73% 53% 56% 26% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +27%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +79.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.2%
~equal in Zinc ~2.69mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~124mg

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 0% 3.1% 7.6% 3% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 3% 3.4% 0% 0% 46% 79% 83% 0% 0% 160% 0% 42% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +43.8%
~equal in Vitamin A ~56IU
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.344mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
14% 12% 22% 50% 2%
Protein: 14.1 g
Fats: 11.55 g
Carbs: 22.17 g
Water: 50.37 g
Other: 1.81 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.1%
Contains more WaterWater +31%
Contains more OtherOther +19.1%
~equal in Fats ~11.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.283 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +15.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +493.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g
4% 37% 43% 14%
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 +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +28.1%
~equal in Glucose ~1.91g
~equal in Fructose ~2.2g
~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.
Fast food McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food McDonald's Quarter Pounder Opinion
Calories 297kcal 244kcal Fast food
Protein 16.52g 14.1g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 11.55g Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Net carbs 29.8g 20.57g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 22.17g Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 39mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 22mg Fast food
Calcium 62mg 84mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Potassium 197mg 227mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Iron 3.06mg 2.41mg Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 5.13g Fast food
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.107mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 2.69mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 124mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 427mg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 56IU McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin A 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.199mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.183mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.344mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 4.452mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 1.28µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Folate 80µg 56µg Fast food
Trans Fat 0.514g 0.724g Fast food
Choline 34.4mg Fast food
Saturated Fat 4.493g 4.008g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 4.202g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.283g Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 2.2g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food

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Fast food McDonald's Quarter Pounder
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
43%
Fast food
32%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients
  2. McDonald's Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/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.