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 from 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.
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Calcium
+61.5%
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Iron
+15.9%
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Phosphorus
+175.6%
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Zinc
+284.3%
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Magnesium
+81.8%
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Potassium
+32.6%
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Copper
+62.6%
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Manganese
+101%
Equal in Sodium - 454
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Calcium
+61.5%
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Iron
+15.9%
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Phosphorus
+175.6%
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Zinc
+284.3%
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Magnesium
+81.8%
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Potassium
+32.6%
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Copper
+62.6%
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Manganese
+101%
Equal in Sodium - 454
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 B2
+22.9%
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Vitamin B3
+138.1%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+156%
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Vitamin A
+173.2%
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Vitamin B1
+58.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9
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Vitamin B2
+22.9%
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Vitamin B3
+138.1%
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Folate
+40%
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Vitamin B12
+156%
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Vitamin A
+173.2%
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Vitamin B1
+58.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+117.6%
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Fats
+85.7%
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Carbs
+48.5%
Equal in Water - 52.53
Equal in Other - 1.85
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14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
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1.81 g
Protein:
6.48 g
Fats:
6.22 g
Carbs:
32.92 g
Water:
52.53 g
Other:
1.85 g
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Protein
+117.6%
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Fats
+85.7%
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Carbs
+48.5%
Equal in Water - 52.53
Equal in Other - 1.85
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+92.4%
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Saturated Fat
-20.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+94.7%
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
Saturated Fat:
3.174 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.551 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+92.4%
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Saturated Fat
-20.8%
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Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 32.92g |
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| Protein | 14.1g | 6.48g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 6.22g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 32.92g |
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| Calories | 244kcal | 206kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.2g |
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| Sugar | 5.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 52mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 2.08mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 40mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 45mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 301mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 454mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.7mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.174mg |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.4mg |
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| Selenium | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 153IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.9mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.28mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 1.87mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.92mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.14mg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 40µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.5µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.079mg |
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| Threonine | 0.244mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.27mg |
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| Leucine | 0.504mg |
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| Lysine | 0.343mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.351mg |
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| Valine | 0.319mg |
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| Histidine | 0.172mg |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 2mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 3.174g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.202g | 2.184g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 0.551g |
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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
35%
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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 Sugar?
Burrito is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burrito is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 37mg)
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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