McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Fish sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are McDonald's Quarter Pounder and fish sandwiches different?
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has more vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, and monounsaturated fat than fish sandwiches.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for McDonald's Quarter Pounder is 25% higher.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 5 times more zinc than fish sandwiches. While McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 2.69mg of zinc, fish sandwiches contain only 0.49mg.
- Fish sandwiches have less saturated fat.
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and Fast foods, fish sandwich, with tartar sauce are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +127% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +449% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +145.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +88.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.8% |
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:
10.29 g
Fats:
12.45 g
Carbs:
26.69 g
Water:
48.44 g
Other:
2.13 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~12.45g
~equal in
Water
~48.44g
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
1.949 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.595 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.257 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +61.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2111% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.2 g
Fructose:
1.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.87 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +59.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +49.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +19.2% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 6.257g | 40% |
| Selenium | 18µg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.68µg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.69mg | 0.49mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.14mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 2.15mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 13.6µg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.5mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 4.008g | 1.949g | 9% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 602mg | 8% |
| Protein | 14.1g | 10.29g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.37mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 84mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Choline | 28.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 5% | |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.075mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55mg | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.202g | 2.595g | 4% |
| Folate | 56µg | 46µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.264mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 1g | 2% |
| Carbs | 22.17g | 26.69g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 1.47g | 1% |
| Calories | 244kcal | 257kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 9IU | 1% | |
| Fats | 11.55g | 12.45g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1.8mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 227mg | 206mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 116mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 20.57g | 25.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.13g | 3.53g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.724g | 0.08g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.064g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.489g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.561g | 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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains less Sodium (difference - 175mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sandwich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sandwich is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fish sandwich 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.