McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. McDonald's Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and McDonald's Cheeseburger?
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet McDonald's Cheeseburger is higher in Calcium.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 18% more.
- The amount of Sodium in McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower.
We used McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger types in this article.
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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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Potassium
+13.5%
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Sodium
-31.8%
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Zinc
+40.8%
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Copper
+10.3%
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Calcium
+98.8%
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Phosphorus
+12.9%
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Manganese
+15.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.35
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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Potassium
+13.5%
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Sodium
-31.8%
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Zinc
+40.8%
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Copper
+10.3%
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Calcium
+98.8%
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Phosphorus
+12.9%
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Manganese
+15.6%
Equal in Iron - 2.35
Equal in Magnesium - 20
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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 C
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+32.3%
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Vitamin B3
+10.6%
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Vitamin B12
+48.8%
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Vitamin A
+333.9%
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Vitamin B1
+21.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
Equal in Folate - 59
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Vitamin C
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+32.3%
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Vitamin B3
+10.6%
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Vitamin B12
+48.8%
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Vitamin A
+333.9%
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Vitamin B1
+21.9%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 4.026
Equal in Folate - 59
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+11.9%
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Carbs
+25.4%
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Other
+34.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.97
Equal in Fats - 11.79
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
12.97 g
Fats:
11.79 g
Carbs:
27.81 g
Water:
45 g
Other:
2.43 g
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Water
+11.9%
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Carbs
+25.4%
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Other
+34.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.97
Equal in Fats - 11.79
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.4%
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
Saturated Fat:
4.435 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.355 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+15.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+25.4%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fructose
+17.7%
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Lactose
+671.4%
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Maltose
+15.1%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.24
Equal in Glucose - 2.01
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
2.01 g
Fructose:
2.59 g
Lactose:
0.54 g
Maltose:
0.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Fructose
+17.7%
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Lactose
+671.4%
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Maltose
+15.1%
Equal in Sucrose - 0.24
Equal in Glucose - 2.01
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 26.71g |
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| Protein | 14.1g | 12.97g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 11.79g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 27.81g |
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| Calories | 244kcal | 263kcal |
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| Fructose | 2.2g | 2.59g |
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| Sugar | 5.13g | 6.22g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 1.1g |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 167mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 2.35mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 140mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 626mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.91mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.097mg |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 243IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.223mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.26mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 4.026mg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 59µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.86µg |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 35mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g | 0.647g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 4.435g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.202g | 3.631g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 0.355g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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43%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.427g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Cheeseburger is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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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.