Parmesan Cheese vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Parmesan 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
parmesan cheese
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in parmesan cheese and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and parmesan cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Parmesan cheese has 45.6 times less sugar than quarter pounder.
- Parmesan cheese has 5.8 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 61% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, parmesan cheese is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to quarter pounder per calorie. Parmesan cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 37:3:59 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Parmesan Cheese | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 37% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 36% |
| Fat | 59% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Parmesan cheese has 5.8 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than parmesan cheese - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Parmesan cheese has 45.6 times less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.11g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 154% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Parmesan cheese is high in saturated fat and quarter pounder has 73% less saturated fat than parmesan cheese - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 14.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder and parmesan cheese contain similar amounts of cholesterol - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 68mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than parmesan cheese - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and parmesan cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Parmesan cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - parmesan cheese has 207ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Parmesan cheese has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - parmesan cheese has 19iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parmesan cheese and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - parmesan cheese has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parmesan cheese and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - parmesan cheese has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, parmesan cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both parmesan cheese and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Parmesan Cheese | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.332 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 0.271 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.453 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 7 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 13 times more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 194% more iron than parmesan cheese - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 0.82mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 147% more potassium than parmesan cheese - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 92mg 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: Parmesan Cheese (Cheese, parmesan, hard) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or parmesan cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and parmesan cheese are high in calories. Parmesan cheese has 60% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and parmesan cheese has 392 calories.
Is quarter pounder or parmesan cheese better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and parmesan cheese are high in protein. Parmesan cheese has 150% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 35.8g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or parmesan cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, parmesan cheese has 5.8 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and parmesan cheese has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or parmesan cheese contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and parmesan cheese are high in calcium. Parmesan cheese has 13 times more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and parmesan cheese has 1184mg of calcium.