Skim Milk vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Quarter Pounder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and skim milk are high in calcium.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, skim milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than skim milk.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein.
- Skim milk has 18.5 times less cholesterol than quarter pounder.
- Skim milk has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Skim milk has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Quarter pounder is high in calories and skim milk has 86% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to quarter pounder per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 36% |
| Fat | 2% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Skim milk has 3.4 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than skim milk - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Quarter pounder and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 318% more protein than skim milk - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Skim milk has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Skim milk has 18.5 times less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than skim milk - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Skim milk and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, skim milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both skim milk and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Skim Milk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 5 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and skim milk are high in calcium. Skim milk has 45% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than skim milk - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 46% more potassium than skim milk - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg 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: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does quarter pounder or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and skim milk has 90% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is quarter pounder or skim milk better for protein?
Quarter pounder is a fantastic source of protein and it has 320% more protein than skim milk - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, skim milk has 3.4 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or skim milk contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and skim milk are high in calcium. Skim milk has 50% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.