Quarter Pounder vs. Maitake Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Maitake Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
maitake mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and maitake mushroom:
- Both maitake mushroom and quarter pounder are high in potassium.
- Maitake mushroom has 69% less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Maitake mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Quarter pounder has more niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Quarter pounder is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 87% less calories than quarter pounder - maitake mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to maitake mushroom for protein. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for maitake mushroom, 22:75:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 75% |
| Fat | 42% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maitake mushroom has 69% less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - maitake mushroom has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Maitake mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 69% more dietary fiber than quarter pounder - maitake mushroom has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Maitake mushroom and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of sugar - maitake mushroom has 2.1g of sugar per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 627% more protein than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Maitake mushroom has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - maitake mushroom has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maitake mushroom has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than maitake mushroom - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin A than maitake mushroom - quarter pounder has 16.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Maitake mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - maitake mushroom has 1123iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Maitake mushroom and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - maitake mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, maitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both quarter pounder and maitake mushroom contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Quarter Pounder | Maitake Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.146 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 0.6585 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.27 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 21 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 83 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 703% more iron than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both maitake mushroom and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Maitake mushroom is very similar to maitake mushroom for potassium - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg 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: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Maitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, maitake, raw) .
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FAQ
Does maitake mushroom or quarter pounder contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and maitake mushroom has 90% less calories than quarter pounder - maitake mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
Does maitake mushroom or quarter pounder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maitake mushroom has 70% fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - maitake mushroom has 7g of carbs for 100g and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
Does maitake mushroom or quarter pounder contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 83 times more calcium than maitake mushroom - maitake mushroom has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
Does maitake mushroom or quarter pounder contain more potassium?
Both maitake mushroom and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Maitake mushroom is very similar to maitake mushroom for potassium - maitake mushroom has 204mg of potassium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium.