Soy Milk vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Soy 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
soy milk
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soy milk and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and soy milk are high in calcium.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin and folate, however, soy milk contains more Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than soy milk.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein.
- Soy milk has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Soy milk has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) 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 soy milk has 82% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and soy milk has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soy milk is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to quarter pounder for protein. Soy milk has a macronutrient ratio of 24:46:31 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soy Milk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 46% | 36% |
| Fat | 31% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Soy milk has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than soy milk - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Quarter pounder and soy milk contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and soy milk has 3.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 442% more protein than soy milk - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and soy milk has 2.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Soy milk has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.21g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Soy milk has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than soy milk - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soy milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Soy milk has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - soy milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Soy milk has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - soy milk has 3.7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Soy milk and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - soy milk has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Soy milk and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - soy milk has 3ug 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, soy milk contains more Vitamin B6. Both soy milk and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Soy Milk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.184 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 0.425 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 9 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.85 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and soy milk are high in calcium. Soy milk has 46% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 474% more iron than soy milk - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and soy milk has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 86% more potassium than soy milk - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy milk has 122mg 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: Soy Milk (Soy milk, fortified) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or soy milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and soy milk has 80% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and soy milk has 43 calories.
Does quarter pounder or soy milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, soy milk has 3.5 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and soy milk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or soy milk contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and soy milk are high in calcium. Soy milk has 50% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and soy milk has 123mg of calcium.