Quarter Pounder vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and beets:
- Both beets and quarter pounder are high in potassium.
- Beet has 57% less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Beet has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, beet 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 Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Quarter pounder is high in calories and beet has 82% less calories than quarter pounder - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to beets per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Beets | |
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| Protein | 23% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 83% |
| Fat | 42% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Beet has 57% less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than quarter pounder - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beets and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of sugar - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 776% more protein than beet - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Beet has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - beet has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Beet has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beet does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Beet has 444% more Vitamin C than quarter pounder - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Beets and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beets and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Beets and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12, however, beet contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both quarter pounder and beets contain significant amounts of folate.
| Quarter Pounder | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 109 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 425% more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 201% more iron than beet - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both beets and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Beet has 43% more potassium than quarter pounder - beet has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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 Beets (Beets, raw) .
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FAQ
Does beets or quarter pounder contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and beet has 80% less calories than quarter pounder - beet has 43 calories in 100g and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
Does beets or quarter pounder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, beet has 60% fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
Does beets or quarter pounder contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 430% more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
Does beets or quarter pounder contain more potassium?
Both beets and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Beet has 40% more potassium than quarter pounder - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium.