Quarter Pounder vs. Tofu
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Tofu
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
tofu
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and tofu:
- Both quarter pounder and tofu are high in calcium, iron and protein.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, tofu contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium.
- Tofu has 10.8 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Tofu has 4.8 times less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Tofu has 7.2 times less sugar than quarter pounder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Quarter pounder is high in calories and tofu has 69% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and tofu has 76 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to tofu per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for tofu, 39:9:52 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Tofu | |
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| Protein | 23% | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 9% |
| Fat | 42% | 52% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tofu has 10.8 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has 433% more dietary fiber than tofu - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tofu has 0.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Tofu has 7.2 times less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and tofu has 0.62g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and tofu are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 75% more protein than tofu - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tofu has 4.8 times less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tofu has 0.69g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Tofu has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and tofu does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder and tofu contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tofu has 0.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tofu has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - tofu has 25.5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tofu and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - tofu has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tofu and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tofu has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, tofu contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Quarter Pounder | Tofu | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 0.195 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.068 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 317% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
iron
Both quarter pounder and tofu are high in iron. Tofu has 122% more iron than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 88% more potassium than tofu - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and tofu has 121mg of potassium.
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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 Tofu (Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or tofu contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and tofu has 70% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and tofu has 76 calories.
Is quarter pounder or tofu better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and tofu are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 80% more protein than tofu - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and tofu has 8.1g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or tofu have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tofu has 10.8 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and tofu has 1.9g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or tofu contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and tofu are high in calcium. Tofu has 320% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and tofu has 350mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or tofu contain more iron?
Both quarter pounder and tofu are high in iron. Tofu has 120% more iron than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron in 100 grams and tofu has 5.4mg of iron.