Cheddar Cheese vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Quarter Pounder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and cheddar cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Cheddar cheese has 5.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Cheddar cheese has 9.6 times less sugar than quarter pounder.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Quarter pounder has 61% less cholesterol than cheddar cheese.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin and niacin, however, cheddar cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 65% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to quarter pounder for protein. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 36% |
| Fat | 74% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cheddar cheese has 5.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than cheddar cheese - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cheddar cheese has 9.6 times less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and cheddar cheese are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 62% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and quarter pounder has 79% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder has 61% less cholesterol than cheddar cheese - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than cheddar cheese - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cheddar cheese has more Vitamin E than quarter pounder - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug 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, cheddar cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both cheddar cheese and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 27 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 745% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than cheddar cheese - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 199% more potassium than cheddar cheese - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 76mg 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: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or cheddar cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and cheddar cheese are high in calories. Cheddar cheese has 70% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and cheddar cheese has 403 calories.
Does quarter pounder or cheddar cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cheddar cheese has 5.5 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and cheddar cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or cheddar cheese contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and cheddar cheese are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 750% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium.