McDonald's Quarter Pounder vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between McDonald's Quarter Pounder and Taco?
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Zinc, yet Taco is richer in Fiber, and Phosphorus.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 is 22% higher.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 0.183mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco has 0.05mg.
We used McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this comparison.
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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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Iron
+102.5%
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Zinc
+53.7%
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Copper
+39%
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Magnesium
+45.5%
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Phosphorus
+43.5%
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Manganese
+25.1%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Sodium - 397
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Iron
+102.5%
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Zinc
+53.7%
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Copper
+39%
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Magnesium
+45.5%
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Phosphorus
+43.5%
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Manganese
+25.1%
Equal in Calcium - 89
Equal in Potassium - 209
Equal in Sodium - 397
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
+125%
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Vitamin B1
+266%
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Vitamin B2
+473.3%
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Vitamin B3
+169.8%
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Folate
+194.7%
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Vitamin B12
+37.6%
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Vitamin A
+133.9%
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Vitamin C
+125%
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Vitamin B1
+266%
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Vitamin B2
+473.3%
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Vitamin B3
+169.8%
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Folate
+194.7%
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Vitamin B12
+37.6%
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Vitamin A
+133.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+59.1%
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Carbs
+11.7%
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Other
+15.3%
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Water
+13.2%
Equal in Fats - 12.7
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
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Protein
+59.1%
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Carbs
+11.7%
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Other
+15.3%
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Water
+13.2%
Equal in Fats - 12.7
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+974.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.384
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.411
Saturated Fat:
4.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.283 g
Saturated Fat:
4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.042 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+974.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.384
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.411
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Glucose
+855%
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Fructose
+633.3%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+81.8%
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:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Glucose
+855%
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Fructose
+633.3%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+81.8%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| 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 | 15.95g |
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| Protein | 14.1g | 8.86g |
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| Fats | 11.55g | 12.7g |
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| Carbs | 22.17g | 19.85g |
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| Calories | 244kcal | 226kcal |
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| Starch | 14.78g |
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| Fructose | 2.2g | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 5.13g | 0.9g |
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| Fiber | 1.6g | 3.9g |
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| Calcium | 84mg | 89mg |
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| Iron | 2.41mg | 1.19mg |
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| Magnesium | 22mg | 32mg |
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| Phosphorus | 124mg | 178mg |
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| Potassium | 227mg | 209mg |
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| Sodium | 427mg | 397mg |
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| Zinc | 2.69mg | 1.75mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.077mg |
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| Manganese | 0.199mg | 0.249mg |
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| Selenium | 9.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 56IU | 131IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.344mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.452mg | 1.65mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg |
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| Folate | 56µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 1.28µg | 0.93µg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.3µg |
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| Cholesterol | 39mg | 28mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.724g | 0.467g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.008g | 4.384g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.202g | 4.411g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.283g | 3.042g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
35%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.376g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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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