McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Potato wedges
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, however, Potato wedges has more Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from McDonald's Quarter Pounder is 53% higher.
Food types used in this article are McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.
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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 | +15.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +460% |
| Contains more IronIron | +244.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +627% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +83% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +760% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +189.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1144.4% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +422.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +425% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +39.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.6% |
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
0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.102 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +189.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +177.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -86.3% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 244kcal | 123kcal |
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| Protein | 14.1g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 2.2g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 11.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.57g | 23.5g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 25.5g |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 394mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 0.7mg |
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| Sugar | 5.13g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.37mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 87mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 49mg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 1.54mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.35mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 56µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 0.55g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.202g | 1.451g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 0.102g |
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| Fructose | 2.2g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato wedges is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato wedges contains less Sodium (difference - 378mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato wedges is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.458g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.