Quarter Pounder vs. Crab Meat
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Crab Meat
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
crab meat
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and crab meat:
- Both quarter pounder and crab meat are high in calcium, potassium and protein.
- Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Crab meat has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has 60% less cholesterol than crab meat.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than crab meat.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Quarter pounder is high in calories and crab meat has 66% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to crab meat per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for crab meat, 92:0:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Crab Meat | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 92% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | ~ |
| Fat | 42% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Crab meat has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than crab meat - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Crab meat has less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and crab meat are high in protein. Crab meat has 27% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Crab meat has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and quarter pounder are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder has 60% less cholesterol than crab meat - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder and crab meat contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Crab meat and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has more Vitamin E than quarter pounder - crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat 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 and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both quarter pounder and crab meat contain significant amounts of niacin and folate.
| Quarter Pounder | Crab Meat | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.023 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 2.747 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.997 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.156 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | 3.33 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and crab meat are high in calcium. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for calcium - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 382% more iron than crab meat - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both quarter pounder and crab meat are high in potassium. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for potassium - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg 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 Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and crab meat has 70% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is quarter pounder or crab meat better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and crab meat are high in protein. Crab meat has 30% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, crab meat has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does quarter pounder or crab meat contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and crab meat are high in calcium. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for calcium - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and crab meat are high in potassium. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for potassium - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.