Buttermilk vs. Quarter Pounder

Nutrition comparison of Buttermilk and Quarter Pounder


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of buttermilk versus quarter pounder (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in buttermilk and quarter pounder:

  • Both quarter pounder and buttermilk are high in calcium.
  • Buttermilk has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
  • Buttermilk has 53% less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
  • Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than quarter pounder.
  • Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, buttermilk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
  • Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than buttermilk.
  • Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
  • Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of buttermilk and quarter pounder is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Quarter pounder is high in calories and buttermilk has 75% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and buttermilk has 62 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, buttermilk is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to quarter pounder for protein. Buttermilk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Buttermilk Quarter Pounder
Protein 21% 23%
Carbohydrates 32% 36%
Fat 48% 42%
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carbohydrates

Buttermilk has 3.5 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than buttermilk - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Quarter pounder and buttermilk contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and buttermilk has 4.9g of sugar.

Protein

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Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 339% more protein than buttermilk - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and buttermilk has 3.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Buttermilk has 53% less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and buttermilk has 1.9g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Quarter pounder and buttermilk contain similar amounts of cholesterol - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and buttermilk has 11mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than buttermilk - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and buttermilk does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Buttermilk has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - buttermilk has 47ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Buttermilk has signficantly more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - buttermilk has 52iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Buttermilk and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - buttermilk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Buttermilk and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - buttermilk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K 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, buttermilk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both buttermilk and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin.

Buttermilk Quarter Pounder
Thiamin 0.047 MG 0.183 MG
Riboflavin 0.172 MG 0.344 MG
Niacin 0.09 MG 4.452 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.38 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.036 MG ~
Folate 5 UG 56 UG
Vitamin B12 0.46 UG 1.28 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both quarter pounder and buttermilk are high in calcium. Buttermilk has 37% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.

iron

Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than buttermilk - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and buttermilk has 0.03mg of iron.

potassium

Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 68% more potassium than buttermilk - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and buttermilk has 135mg of potassium.




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Note: The specific food items compared are: Buttermilk (Milk, buttermilk, fluid, whole) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .

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FAQ

Does quarter pounder or buttermilk contain more calories in 100 grams?
Quarter pounder is high in calories and buttermilk has 80% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and buttermilk has 62 calories.

Does quarter pounder or buttermilk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, buttermilk has 3.5 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and buttermilk has 4.9g of carbohydrates.

Does quarter pounder or buttermilk contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and buttermilk are high in calcium. Buttermilk has 40% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and buttermilk has 115mg of calcium.