Quarter Pounder vs. Salmon
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Salmon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
salmon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and salmon:
- Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium.
- Salmon has 3.9 times less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 92% more calories than salmon - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to salmon per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for salmon, 67:0:33 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | ~ |
| Fat | 42% | 33% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 45% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Salmon has 3.9 times less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and quarter pounder are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder and salmon contain similar amounts of cholesterol - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and salmon has 46mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than salmon - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Salmon has more Vitamin E than quarter pounder - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Salmon and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both quarter pounder and salmon contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Quarter Pounder | Salmon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.105 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 7.995 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.03 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.611 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | 4.15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than salmon - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 534% more iron than salmon - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 61% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg 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 Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 90% more calories than salmon - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is quarter pounder or salmon better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 50% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does quarter pounder or salmon contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than salmon - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or salmon contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 60% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.