McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Hot dog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Hot dog
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Folate, and Vitamin B3, however, Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Sodium from Hot dog is 29% higher.
- Hot dog has 9 times less Folate than McDonald's Quarter Pounder. McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 56µg of Folate, while Hot dog has 6µg.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and Frankfurter, meat.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +124.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +342.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +17.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +232.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +22.7% |
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:
10.26 g
Fats:
25.76 g
Carbs:
4.17 g
Water:
56.31 g
Other:
3.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +431.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.4% |
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
7.666 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
11.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.404 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +171% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1456.2% |
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 Sodium |
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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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 244kcal | 290kcal |
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| Protein | 14.1g | 10.26g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 25.76g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 4.17g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 4.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 77mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 99mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 152mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.09mg |
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| Sugar | 5.13g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.097mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 1090mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.045mg |
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| Selenium | 12.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.121mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 2.665mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.31mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.166mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 1.57µg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 6µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 7.666g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.202g | 11.386g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 4.404g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.111mg |
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| Threonine | 0.474mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.53mg |
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| Leucine | 0.907mg |
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| Lysine | 0.963mg |
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| Methionine | 0.291mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg |
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| Valine | 0.555mg |
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| Histidine | 0.331mg |
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| Fructose | 2.2g |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 663mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot dog is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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