Coconut Milk vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Coconut Milk and Quarter Pounder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coconut milk
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coconut milk and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and coconut milk are high in calcium.
- Coconut milk has 6.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut milk.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) 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 coconut milk has 87% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and coconut milk has 31 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coconut milk is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to quarter pounder for carbs. Coconut milk has a macronutrient ratio of 3:37:60 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coconut Milk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 36% |
| Fat | 60% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut milk has 6.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than coconut milk - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Quarter pounder and coconut milk contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 66 times more protein than coconut milk - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.21g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coconut milk has 48% less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coconut milk has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Coconut milk has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than coconut milk - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coconut milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Coconut milk has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - coconut milk has 63ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Coconut milk has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - coconut milk has 42iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate. Both coconut milk and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of Vitamin B12.
| Coconut Milk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 4.452 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.25 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and coconut milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 124% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 703% more iron than coconut milk - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and coconut milk has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than coconut milk - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and coconut milk has 19mg 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: Coconut Milk (Beverages, coconut milk, sweetened, fortified with calcium, vitamins A, B12, D2) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or coconut milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and coconut milk has 90% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and coconut milk has 31 calories.
Does quarter pounder or coconut milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coconut milk has 6.5 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and coconut milk has 2.9g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or coconut milk contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and coconut milk are high in calcium. Coconut milk has 120% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and coconut milk has 188mg of calcium.