Quarter Pounder vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Cooked Lentils
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
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and lentils:
- Both quarter pounder and lentils are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Lentil has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Quarter pounder has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, lentil contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and lentils are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 110% more calories than lentil - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and lentil has 116 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to lentils per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Lentils | |
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| Protein | 23% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 67% |
| Fat | 42% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Quarter pounder and lentils contain similar amounts of carbs - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 394% more dietary fiber than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Quarter pounder and lentils contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lentil has 1.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and lentils are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 56% more protein than lentil - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and lentil has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lentil has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Lentil has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lentils and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lentil has 2.4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lentils and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, lentil contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both quarter pounder and lentils contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Quarter Pounder | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 342% more calcium than lentil - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
iron
Both quarter pounder and lentils are high in iron. Lentil has 38% more iron than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both quarter pounder and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 63% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and lentil has 369mg 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 Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or lentils contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and lentils are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 110% more calories than lentil - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and lentil has 116 calories.
Does quarter pounder or lentils have more carbohydrates?
By weight, quarter pounder and lentils contain similar amounts of carbs - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and lentil has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or lentils contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 340% more calcium than lentil - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and lentil has 19mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or lentils contain more iron?
Both quarter pounder and lentils are high in iron. Lentil has 40% more iron than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and lentil has 3.3mg of iron.
Does quarter pounder or lentils contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and lentils are high in potassium. Lentil has 60% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and lentil has 369mg of potassium.