Quarter Pounder vs. Kidney Beans
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Kidney Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
kidney beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and kidney beans:
- Both quarter pounder and kidney beans are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- Kidney bean has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, kidney bean contains more Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and kidney beans are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 102% more calories than kidney bean - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and kidney bean has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to kidney beans for protein. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for kidney beans, 26:67:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Kidney Beans | |
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| Protein | 23% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 67% |
| Fat | 42% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Quarter pounder and kidney beans contain similar amounts of carbs - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 275% more dietary fiber than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kidney bean has less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and kidney beans are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 74% more protein than kidney bean - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kidney bean has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Kidney bean has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin A than kidney bean - quarter pounder has 16.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kidney beans and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kidney bean has more Vitamin K than quarter pounder - kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, kidney bean contains more Vitamin B6.
| Quarter Pounder | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and kidney beans are high in calcium. Quarter pounder has 45% more calcium than kidney bean - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 61% more iron than kidney bean - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both quarter pounder and kidney beans are high in potassium. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for potassium - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg 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 Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or kidney beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and kidney beans are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 100% more calories than kidney bean - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and kidney bean has 121 calories.
Does quarter pounder or kidney beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, quarter pounder and kidney beans contain similar amounts of carbs - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or kidney beans contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and kidney beans are high in calcium. Quarter pounder has 50% more calcium than kidney bean - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or kidney beans contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and kidney beans are high in potassium. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for potassium - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.