Turkey meat vs. McDonald's Quarter Pounder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between turkey meat and McDonald's Quarter Pounder
- Turkey meat has more vitamin B3 and phosphorus; however, McDonald's Quarter Pounder is richer in iron, folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and manganese.
- Turkey meat covers your daily vitamin B3 needs 32% more than McDonald's Quarter Pounder.
- McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 3 times less cholesterol than turkey meat. Turkey meat has 109mg of cholesterol, while McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 39mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER.
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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 | +36.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1321.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +522.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
28.55 g
Fats:
7.39 g
Carbs:
0.06 g
Water:
63.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
Protein:
14.1 g
Fats:
11.55 g
Carbs:
22.17 g
Water:
50.37 g
Other:
1.81 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +36850% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +277.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.119 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.283 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +648.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58.7% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 29.8µg | 54% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.616mg | 47% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 9.573mg | 4.452mg | 32% |
| Protein | 28.55g | 14.1g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 39mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.948mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.09mg | 2.41mg | 17% |
| Choline | 87.4mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 103mg | 427mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 223mg | 124mg | 14% |
| Folate | 9µg | 56µg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.119g | 0.283g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.183mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.02µg | 1.28µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 2.155g | 4.008g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.014mg | 0.199mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 84mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 0.06g | 22.17g | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.6g | 6% |
| Fats | 7.39g | 11.55g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.344mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.647g | 4.202g | 4% |
| Fructose | 2.2g | 3% | |
| Calories | 189kcal | 244kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 2.48mg | 2.69mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.107mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 15IU | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 0.06g | 20.57g | N/A |
| Potassium | 239mg | 227mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 5.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.101g | 0.724g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.004mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.925mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.282mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.903mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.902mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.749mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.105g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.841g | 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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 324mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.853g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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