Egg White vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Egg White and Quarter Pounder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg white
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg white and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and egg white are high in protein.
- Egg white has 6.2 times less sugar than quarter pounder.
- Egg white has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Egg white has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, egg white contains more pantothenic acid.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than egg white.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg White (Egg, white, raw, fresh) 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 egg white has 79% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and egg white has 52 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg white is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to quarter pounder per calorie. Egg white has a macronutrient ratio of 89:5:6 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg White | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 89% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 36% |
| Fat | 6% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg white has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg white has 0.73g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than egg white - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg white has 6.2 times less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and egg white has 0.71g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and egg white are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 29% more protein than egg white - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg white has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg white has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than egg white - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin A than egg white - quarter pounder has 16.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg white does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, egg white contains more pantothenic acid. Both egg white and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Egg White | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.439 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 0.105 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 4 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than egg white - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg white has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 29 times more iron than egg white - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and egg white has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 39% more potassium than egg white - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg white has 163mg 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: Egg White (Egg, white, raw, fresh) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or egg white contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and egg white has 80% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and egg white has 52 calories.
Is quarter pounder or egg white better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and egg white are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 30% more protein than egg white - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg white has 10.9g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or egg white have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg white has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and egg white has 0.73g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or egg white contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than egg white - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg white has 7mg of calcium.