Boiled Egg vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg 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
boiled egg
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and boiled egg are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Boiled egg has 3.5 times less sugar than quarter pounder.
- Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and Vitamin D.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than boiled egg.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and boiled egg are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 57% more calories than boiled egg - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to quarter pounder per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 36% |
| Fat | 64% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Boiled egg has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than boiled egg - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Boiled egg has 3.5 times less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and boiled egg are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 12% more protein than boiled egg - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Quarter pounder and boiled egg contain similar amounts of saturated fat - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and quarter pounder has 90% less cholesterol than boiled egg - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Boiled egg has more Vitamin E than quarter pounder - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin and niacin, however, boiled egg contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both boiled egg and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Boiled Egg | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 44 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and boiled egg are high in calcium. Quarter pounder has 68% more calcium than boiled egg - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 103% more iron than boiled egg - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 80% more potassium than boiled egg - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and boiled egg are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 60% more calories than boiled egg - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is quarter pounder or boiled egg better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and boiled egg are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 10% more protein than boiled egg - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, boiled egg has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or boiled egg contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and boiled egg are high in calcium. Quarter pounder has 70% more calcium than boiled egg - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.