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.
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Iron
+27%
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Magnesium
+22.7%
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Sodium
-22.5%
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Copper
+13.1%
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Manganese
+79.4%
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Calcium
+35.5%
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Potassium
+15.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 124
Equal in Zinc - 2.69
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Iron
+27%
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Magnesium
+22.7%
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Sodium
-22.5%
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Copper
+13.1%
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Manganese
+79.4%
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Calcium
+35.5%
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Potassium
+15.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 124
Equal in Zinc - 2.69
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.
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Vitamin B1
+73.2%
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Vitamin B3
+26.2%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+43.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 56
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.344
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Vitamin B1
+73.2%
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Vitamin B3
+26.2%
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Folate
+42.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B12
+43.8%
Equal in Vitamin A - 56
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.344
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+17.2%
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Carbs
+42.1%
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Water
+31%
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Other
+19.1%
Equal in Fats - 11.55
Protein:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
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Protein
+17.2%
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Carbs
+42.1%
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Water
+31%
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Other
+19.1%
Equal in Fats - 11.55
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+493.6%
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Saturated Fat
-10.8%
Saturated Fat:
4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.68 g
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+493.6%
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Saturated Fat
-10.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+28.1%
Equal in Glucose - 1.91
Equal in Fructose - 2.2
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
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
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Starch
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Lactose
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Maltose
+28.1%
Equal in Glucose - 1.91
Equal in Fructose - 2.2
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 29.8g | 20.57g |
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| Protein | 16.52g | 14.1g |
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| Fats | 12.01g | 11.55g |
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| Carbs | 31.5g | 22.17g |
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| Calories | 297kcal | 244kcal |
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| Starch | 22.87g |
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| Fructose | 2.27g | 2.2g |
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| Sugar | 4.88g | 5.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 62mg | 84mg |
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| Iron | 3.06mg | 2.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 134mg | 124mg |
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| Potassium | 197mg | 227mg |
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| Sodium | 331mg | 427mg |
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| Zinc | 2.52mg | 2.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.199mg |
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| Selenium | 20.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 51IU | 56IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 9µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.317mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.363mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.617mg | 4.452mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg |
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| Folate | 80µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.89µg | 1.28µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.144mg |
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| Threonine | 0.46mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.642mg |
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| Leucine | 1.13mg |
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| Lysine | 0.785mg |
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| Methionine | 0.306mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg |
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| Valine | 0.728mg |
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| Histidine | 0.402mg |
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| Cholesterol | 33mg | 39mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.514g | 0.724g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.493g | 4.008g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.835g | 4.202g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.68g | 0.283g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
46%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.485g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.