McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and fast food
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more vitamin B12, while fast food has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, folate, and polyunsaturated fat.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 16% higher.
- The amount of sodium in fast food is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.
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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 | +35.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +79.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +43.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +73.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.9% |
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:
16.52 g
Fats:
12.01 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
38.45 g
Other:
1.52 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.1% |
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Fats
~12.01g
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
4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.68 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +493.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +28.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~2.05g
~equal in
Fructose
~2.27g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 20.3µg | 37% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.89µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.212mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.53mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.317mg | 11% |
| Starch | 22.87g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 1.68g | 9% |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 3.06mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 5.617mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.357mg | 7% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 56µg | 80µg | 6% |
| Protein | 14.1g | 16.52g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 427mg | 331mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.38mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 297kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 22.17g | 31.5g | 3% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 62mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 2.52mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.121mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.202g | 4.835g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.008g | 4.493g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 134mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 11.55g | 12.01g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.363mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 197mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 9µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 5.13g | 4.88g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.724g | 0.514g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.46mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.642mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.13mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.67mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.728mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 2.27g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.121g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.391g | N/A |
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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%
43%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
54%
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 Cholesterol?
Fast food is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
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 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.