Quarter Pounder vs. Sausage
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Cooked Sausage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
cooked
sausage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and sausage:
- Both quarter pounder and sausage are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Quarter pounder has 52% less cholesterol than sausage.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than sausage.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium.
- Sausage has 10.9 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Sausage has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, quarter pounder contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and sausage are high in calories. Sausage has 33% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and sausage has 324 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to sausage for protein. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for sausage, 23:2:75 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 2% |
| Fat | 42% | 75% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sausage has 10.9 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than sausage - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Quarter pounder and sausage contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and sausage has 1.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and sausage are high in protein. Sausage has 30% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and sausage has 18.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sausage is high in saturated fat and quarter pounder has 56% less saturated fat than sausage - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and sausage has 9g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both sausage and quarter pounder are low in trans fat - sausage has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder has 52% less cholesterol than sausage - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sausage has 81mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than sausage - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and sausage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sausage has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - sausage has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Sausage has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - sausage has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sausage and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sausage has 0.25mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sausage and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sausage has 3.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Sausage has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, quarter pounder contains more folate. Both quarter pounder and sausage contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Quarter Pounder | Sausage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.263 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 6.279 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.838 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.371 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | 0.9 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 546% more calcium than sausage - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 93% more iron than sausage - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and sausage has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both quarter pounder and sausage are high in potassium. Sausage has 49% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and sausage has 339mg 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 Sausage (Sausage, Italian, pork, mild, cooked, pan-fried) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or sausage contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and sausage are high in calories. Sausage has 30% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and sausage has 324 calories.
Does quarter pounder or sausage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sausage has 10.9 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and sausage has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or sausage contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 550% more calcium than sausage - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and sausage has 13mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or sausage contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and sausage are high in potassium. Sausage has 50% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and sausage has 339mg of potassium.