Quarter Pounder vs. Canned Tuna
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Canned Tuna
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
canned tuna
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and canned tuna:
- Both quarter pounder and canned tuna are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Canned tuna has 4 times less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Canned tuna has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than canned tuna.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and canned tuna are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 91% more calories than canned tuna - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to canned tuna per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for canned tuna, 78:0:22 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Canned Tuna | |
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| Protein | 23% | 78% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | ~ |
| Fat | 42% | 22% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Canned tuna has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than canned tuna - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 68% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Canned tuna has 4 times less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder and canned tuna contain similar amounts of cholesterol - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Canned tuna has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both quarter pounder and canned tuna contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Quarter Pounder | Canned Tuna | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.008 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.044 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 5.799 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.124 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | 1.17 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than canned tuna - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 148% more iron than canned tuna - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both quarter pounder and canned tuna are high in potassium. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for potassium - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg 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 Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and canned tuna are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 90% more calories than canned tuna - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is quarter pounder or canned tuna better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and canned tuna are high in protein. Canned tuna has 70% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, canned tuna has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does quarter pounder or canned tuna contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than canned tuna - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and canned tuna are high in potassium. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for potassium - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.