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

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Differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Coleslaw

  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Coleslaw has more Vitamin C.
  • McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% higher.
  • Coleslaw contains 22 times less Vitamin B3 than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 4.452mg of Vitamin B3, while Coleslaw contains 0.206mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Coleslaw is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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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 Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +995.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +520%
Contains more Potassium +76%
Contains more Zinc +1821.4%
Contains more Copper +613.3%
Contains more Manganese +95.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 91% 16% 54% 21% 56% 74% 36% 26% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 9% 6% 9% 12% 27% 4% 5% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +180%
Contains more Iron +995.5%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Phosphorus +520%
Contains more Potassium +76%
Contains more Zinc +1821.4%
Contains more Copper +613.3%
Contains more Manganese +95.1%
Contains less Sodium -52.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +603.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2061.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12700%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1522.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 3% 46% 80% 84% 0% 0% 43% 160% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 11% 0% 49% 7% 5% 4% 15% 26% 0% 2% 178%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +603.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1620%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2061.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12700%
Contains more Vitamin A +69.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1522.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1384.2%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +48.9%
Contains more Other +118.1%
Contains more Water +45.8%
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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +1384.2%
Contains more Fats +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +48.9%
Contains more Other +118.1%
Contains more Water +45.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.8%
47% 49% 3%
Saturated Fat: 4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.283 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.348 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1789.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +13%
Contains more Fructose +52.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3972.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more Glucose +13%
Contains more Fructose +52.8%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +3972.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
McDonald's Quarter Pounder Coleslaw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient McDonald's Quarter Pounder Coleslaw Opinion
Net carbs 20.57g 12.99g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Protein 14.1g 0.95g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fats 11.55g 9.91g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Carbs 22.17g 14.89g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Calories 244kcal 153kcal McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fructose 2.2g 1.44g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar 5.13g 12.19g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Fiber 1.6g 1.9g Coleslaw
Calcium 84mg 30mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Iron 2.41mg 0.22mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Magnesium 22mg 8mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Phosphorus 124mg 20mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Potassium 227mg 129mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sodium 427mg 203mg Coleslaw
Zinc 2.69mg 0.14mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Copper 0.107mg 0.015mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Manganese 0.199mg 0.102mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin A 56IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A RAE 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Coleslaw
Vitamin C 0.9mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.026mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B2 0.344mg 0.02mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B3 4.452mg 0.206mg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg Coleslaw
Folate 56µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin B12 1.28µg 0.01µg McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Vitamin K 70.9µg Coleslaw
Cholesterol 39mg 4mg Coleslaw
Trans Fat 0.724g 0.037g Coleslaw
Saturated Fat 4.008g 1.599g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 4.202g 2.671g McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.283g 5.348g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw

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McDonald's Quarter Pounder Coleslaw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
25%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 224mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.409g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. McDonald's Quarter Pounder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170321/nutrients
  2. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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