McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Burrito — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and burrito
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, burrito has more vitamin B1, manganese, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for McDonald's Quarter Pounder is 33% higher.
- Burrito has 20 times less cholesterol than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 39mg of cholesterol, while burrito has 2mg.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and Fast foods, burrito, with beans.
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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 | +61.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +15.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +284.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +81.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +101% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +22.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +138.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +156% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +58.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
6.48 g
Fats:
6.22 g
Carbs:
32.92 g
Water:
52.53 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +117.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.5% |
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Water
~52.53g
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Other
~1.85g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.174 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.551 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +92.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +94.7% |
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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.5µg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg | 18% | |
| Selenium | 10.1µg | 18% | |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.7mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 1.87mg | 16% |
| Protein | 14.1g | 6.48g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 2mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 45mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.29mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Fats | 11.55g | 6.22g | 8% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.174mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.28mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.202g | 2.184g | 5% |
| Choline | 26.8mg | 5% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.008g | 3.174g | 4% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 2.08mg | 4% |
| Folate | 56µg | 40µg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 22.17g | 32.92g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 3% | |
| Calcium | 84mg | 52mg | 3% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 206kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 301mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 0.551g | 2% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 454mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 32.92g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.13g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.724g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.244mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.27mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.504mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.343mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.351mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.319mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.172mg | 0% |
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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
32%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Burrito is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.834g)
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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