Quarter Pounder vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Cooked Turkey
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
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and turkey:
- Both quarter pounder and turkey are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Quarter pounder has 64% less cholesterol than turkey.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than turkey.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium.
- Turkey has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and turkey are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 29% more calories than turkey - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and turkey has 189 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to turkey per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | ~ |
| Fat | 42% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Turkey has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than turkey - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Turkey has less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 102% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Turkey has 46% less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and quarter pounder are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder has 64% less cholesterol than turkey - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and turkey has 109mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than turkey - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Turkey has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Turkey has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Turkey and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin and folate, however, turkey contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both quarter pounder and turkey contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
| Quarter Pounder | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than turkey - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 121% more iron than turkey - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and turkey has 1.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both quarter pounder and turkey are high in potassium. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for potassium - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and turkey has 239mg 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 Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or turkey contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and turkey are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 30% more calories than turkey - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and turkey has 189 calories.
Is quarter pounder or turkey better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and turkey are high in protein. Turkey has 100% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and turkey has 28.6g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or turkey have more carbohydrates?
By weight, turkey has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and turkey has 0.06g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or turkey contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than turkey - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and turkey has 14mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or turkey contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and turkey are high in potassium. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for potassium - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and turkey has 239mg of potassium.