Yogurt vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Quarter Pounder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and yogurt are high in calcium.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, yogurt contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than yogurt.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein.
- Yogurt has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) 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 yogurt has 75% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to quarter pounder for protein. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 36% |
| Fat | 47% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yogurt has 3.7 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than yogurt - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Quarter pounder and yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 306% more protein than yogurt - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yogurt has 48% less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder and yogurt contain similar amounts of cholesterol - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yogurt has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yogurt and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yogurt and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yogurt has 0.2ug 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, yogurt contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Yogurt | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 7 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 44% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 47 times more iron than yogurt - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 46% more potassium than yogurt - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does quarter pounder or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and yogurt has 80% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does quarter pounder or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yogurt has 3.7 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or yogurt contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 40% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.