Beef vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Beef and Quarter Pounder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
beef
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beef and quarter pounder:
- Both beef and quarter pounder are high in calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has 56% less cholesterol than beef.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than beef.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both beef and quarter pounder are high in calories. Beef has 14% more calories than quarter pounder - beef has 277 calories per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beef is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to quarter pounder per calorie. Beef has a macronutrient ratio of 38:0:62 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beef | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 38% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 36% |
| Fat | 62% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beef has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than beef - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Beef has less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both beef and quarter pounder are high in protein. Beef has 80% more protein than quarter pounder - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beef is high in saturated fat and quarter pounder has 45% less saturated fat than beef - beef has 7.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Quarter pounder has less trans fat than beef - beef has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder has 56% less cholesterol than beef - beef has 88mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than beef - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beef and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beef has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beef and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - beef has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beef and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beef has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Beef and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beef has 3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin and folate, however, beef contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both beef and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Beef | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.051 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.176 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 4.537 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.658 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.336 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 11 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.9 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 140% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
iron
Both beef and quarter pounder are high in iron. Beef is very similar to beef for iron - beef has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both beef and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Beef has 21% more potassium than quarter pounder - beef has 275mg 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: Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, patty, cooked, broiled) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does beef or quarter pounder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both beef and quarter pounder are high in calories. Beef has 10% more calories than quarter pounder - beef has 277 calories in 100g and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
Is beef or quarter pounder better for protein?
Both beef and quarter pounder are high in protein. Beef has 80% more protein than quarter pounder - beef has 25.4g of protein per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beef has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and beef has no carbs..
Does beef or quarter pounder contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 140% more calcium than beef - beef has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
Does beef or quarter pounder contain more iron?
Both beef and quarter pounder are high in iron. Beef is very similar to beef for iron - beef has 2.3mg of iron in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron.
Does beef or quarter pounder contain more potassium?
Both beef and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Beef has 20% more potassium than quarter pounder - beef has 275mg of potassium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium.