Quarter Pounder vs. Bamboo Shoot
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Cooked Bamboo Shoot
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
cooked
bamboo shoot
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and bamboo shoot:
- Both bamboo shoot and quarter pounder are high in potassium.
- Bamboo shoot has 13.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Bamboo shoot has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, bamboo shoot contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Quarter pounder is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 95% less calories than quarter pounder - bamboo shoot has 11 calories per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to bamboo shoot per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for bamboo shoot, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 42% |
| Fat | 42% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Bamboo shoot has 13.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has 60% more dietary fiber than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bamboo shoot has less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 822% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bamboo shoot has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - bamboo shoot has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Bamboo shoot has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than bamboo shoot - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin A than bamboo shoot - quarter pounder has 16.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bamboo shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, bamboo shoot contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Quarter Pounder | Bamboo Shoot | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 0.3 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.066 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.098 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 904% more iron than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 0.24mg of iron per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both bamboo shoot and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 135% more potassium than quarter pounder - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium.
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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Bamboo Shoot (Bamboo shoots, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt) .
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FAQ
Does bamboo shoot or quarter pounder contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and bamboo shoot has 100% less calories than quarter pounder - bamboo shoot has 11 calories in 100g and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
Is bamboo shoot or quarter pounder better for protein?
Quarter pounder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 820% more protein than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of protein per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein.
Does bamboo shoot or quarter pounder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, bamboo shoot has 13.5 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - bamboo shoot has 1.5g of carbs for 100g and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
Does bamboo shoot or quarter pounder contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than bamboo shoot - bamboo shoot has 12mg of calcium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
Does bamboo shoot or quarter pounder contain more potassium?
Both bamboo shoot and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Bamboo shoot has 140% more potassium than quarter pounder - bamboo shoot has 533mg of potassium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium.