Big Mac vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Big Mac and Quarter Pounder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
big mac
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in big mac and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and big mac are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Big Mac (McDONALD'S, BIG MAC) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and big mac are high in calories. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for calories - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and big mac has 257 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, big mac is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to quarter pounder per calorie. Big mac has a macronutrient ratio of 18:31:51 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Big Mac | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 31% | 36% |
| Fat | 51% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Quarter pounder and big mac contain similar amounts of carbs - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and big mac has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder and big mac contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and big mac has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Quarter pounder and big mac contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and big mac has 4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and big mac are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 19% more protein than big mac - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and big mac has 11.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Quarter pounder and big mac contain similar amounts of saturated fat - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and big mac has 3.8g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder and big mac contain similar amounts of cholesterol - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and big mac has 36mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder and big mac contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and big mac has 0.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Big mac has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - big mac has 56.5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Both big mac and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Big Mac | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.209 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 3.384 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Folate | 46 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.88 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and big mac are high in calcium. Big mac has 38% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and big mac has 116mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 21% more iron than big mac - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and big mac has 2mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 25% more potassium than big mac - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and big mac has 181mg 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: Big Mac (McDONALD'S, BIG MAC) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or big mac contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and big mac are high in calories. Quarter pounder is quite similar to quarter pounder for calories - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and big mac has 257 calories.
Does quarter pounder or big mac have more carbohydrates?
By weight, quarter pounder and big mac contain similar amounts of carbs - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and big mac has 20.1g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or big mac contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and big mac are high in calcium. Big mac has 40% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and big mac has 116mg of calcium.