Hamburger vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Hamburger and McDonald's Quarter Pounder
- Hamburger has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B2.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, hamburger; double, 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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Calcium
+21.4%
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Iron
+19.5%
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Copper
+17.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 124
Equal in Potassium - 227
Equal in Sodium - 427
Equal in Zinc - 2.69
Equal in Manganese - 0.199
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Calcium
+21.4%
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Iron
+19.5%
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Copper
+17.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Phosphorus - 124
Equal in Potassium - 227
Equal in Sodium - 427
Equal in Zinc - 2.69
Equal in Manganese - 0.199
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
+18.6%
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Vitamin B3
+20.5%
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Vitamin B12
+12.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+37.6%
Equal in Folate - 56
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Vitamin B1
+18.6%
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Vitamin B3
+20.5%
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Vitamin B12
+12.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+37.6%
Equal in Folate - 56
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21.1%
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Fats
+24.3%
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Water
+18%
Equal in Carbs - 22.17
Equal in Other - 1.81
Protein:
17.08 g
Fats:
14.36 g
Carbs:
24.1 g
Water:
42.67 g
Other:
1.79 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
+21.1%
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Fats
+24.3%
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Water
+18%
Equal in Carbs - 22.17
Equal in Other - 1.81
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+34.3%
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Saturated Fat
-21.4%
Saturated Fat:
5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.38 g
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+30.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+34.3%
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Saturated Fat
-21.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Lactose
+85.7%
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Glucose
+64.7%
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Maltose
+21.7%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.22
Equal in Fructose - 2.2
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
2.03 g
Lactose:
0.13 g
Maltose:
0.6 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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Lactose
+85.7%
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Glucose
+64.7%
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Maltose
+21.7%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.22
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 Cholesterol |
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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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 23.2g | 20.57g |
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| Protein | 17.08g | 14.1g |
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| Fats | 14.36g | 11.55g |
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| Carbs | 24.1g | 22.17g |
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| Calories | 295kcal | 244kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.03g | 2.2g |
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| Sugar | 4.15g | 5.13g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 102mg | 84mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 2.41mg |
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| Magnesium | 20mg | 22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 136mg | 124mg |
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| Potassium | 226mg | 227mg |
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| Sodium | 414mg | 427mg |
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| Zinc | 2.87mg | 2.69mg |
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| Copper | 0.091mg | 0.107mg |
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| Manganese | 0.217mg | 0.199mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 56IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.217mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.25mg | 0.344mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.365mg | 4.452mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 56µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.44µg | 1.28µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.206mg |
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| Threonine | 0.666mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.716mg |
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| Leucine | 1.319mg |
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| Lysine | 1.226mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.677mg |
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| Valine | 0.823mg |
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| Histidine | 0.505mg |
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| Cholesterol | 47mg | 39mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.814g | 0.724g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.096g | 4.008g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.495g | 4.202g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.38g | 0.283g |
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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
42%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.088g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hamburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hamburger contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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