Brown Rice vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Brown Rice 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
brown rice
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown rice and quarter pounder:
- Both brown rice and quarter pounder are high in calories.
- Brown rice has 20.3 times less sugar than quarter pounder.
- Brown rice has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, brown rice contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both brown rice and quarter pounder are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 98% more calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brown rice is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to quarter pounder per calorie. Brown rice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brown Rice | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 36% |
| Fat | 7% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Brown rice and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of carbs - brown rice has 25.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brown rice and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - brown rice has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Brown rice has 20.3 times less sugar than quarter pounder - brown rice has 0.24g 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 415% more protein than brown rice - brown rice has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Brown rice has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - brown rice has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Brown rice has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than brown rice - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin A than brown rice - quarter pounder has 16.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brown rice and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brown rice has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Brown rice and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - brown rice has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, brown rice contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both brown rice and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Brown Rice | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.178 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.069 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 2.561 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 9 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than brown rice - brown rice has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 330% more iron than brown rice - brown rice has 0.56mg of iron per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 164% more potassium than brown rice - brown rice has 86mg 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: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does brown rice or quarter pounder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both brown rice and quarter pounder are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 100% more calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories in 100g and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
Does brown rice or quarter pounder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, brown rice and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of carbs - brown rice has 25.6g of carbs for 100g and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
Does brown rice or quarter pounder contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 27 times more calcium than brown rice - brown rice has 3mg of calcium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.