Goat Cheese vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Goat Cheese and Quarter Pounder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
goat cheese
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in goat cheese and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and goat cheese are high in calcium, calories and protein.
- Goat cheese has 41.7 times less sugar than quarter pounder.
- Goat cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Quarter pounder has 51% less cholesterol than goat cheese.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, goat cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than goat cheese.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and goat cheese are high in calories. Goat cheese has 49% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and goat cheese has 364 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, goat cheese is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to quarter pounder for protein. Goat cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 24:0:76 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Goat Cheese | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 36% |
| Fat | 76% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goat cheese has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than goat cheese - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goat cheese has 41.7 times less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and goat cheese has 0.12g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and goat cheese are high in protein. Goat cheese has 53% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and goat cheese has 21.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Goat cheese is high in saturated fat and quarter pounder has 81% less saturated fat than goat cheese - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goat cheese has 20.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder has 51% less cholesterol than goat cheese - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and goat cheese has 79mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than goat cheese - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and goat cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Goat cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - goat cheese has 407ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Goat cheese has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - goat cheese has 22iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Goat cheese and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - goat cheese has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Goat cheese and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - goat cheese has 2.5ug 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, goat cheese contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both goat cheese and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Goat Cheese | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.072 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.676 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 1.148 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 2 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 255% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 49% more iron than goat cheese - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and goat cheese has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 44% more potassium than goat cheese - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and goat cheese has 158mg 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: Goat Cheese (Cheese, goat, semisoft type) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or goat cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and goat cheese are high in calories. Goat cheese has 50% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and goat cheese has 364 calories.
Does quarter pounder or goat cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goat cheese has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and goat cheese has 0.12g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or goat cheese contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and goat cheese are high in calcium. Goat cheese has 260% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and goat cheese has 298mg of calcium.