Buttermilk vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Quarter Pounder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
buttermilk
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and buttermilk are high in calcium.
- Buttermilk has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Buttermilk has 53% less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, buttermilk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than buttermilk.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Quarter pounder is high in calories and buttermilk has 75% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to quarter pounder for protein. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Buttermilk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 36% |
| Fat | 48% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Buttermilk has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than buttermilk - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Quarter pounder and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 339% more protein than buttermilk - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Buttermilk has 53% less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder and buttermilk contain similar amounts of cholesterol - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than buttermilk - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Buttermilk has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Buttermilk and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Buttermilk and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk 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, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, buttermilk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both buttermilk and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Buttermilk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.047 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.172 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 0.09 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 5 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.46 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and buttermilk are high in calcium. Buttermilk has 37% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than buttermilk - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 68% more potassium than buttermilk - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg 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: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and buttermilk has 80% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.
Does quarter pounder or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, buttermilk has 3.5 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and buttermilk are high in calcium. Buttermilk has 40% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.