Greek Yogurt vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Greek 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
greek yogurt
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and greek yogurt are high in calcium and protein.
- Greek yogurt has 4.6 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Greek yogurt has 69% less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, greek yogurt contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than greek yogurt.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) 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 greek yogurt has 70% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to quarter pounder per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Greek Yogurt | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 55% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 36% |
| Fat | 24% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Greek yogurt has 4.6 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Quarter pounder and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and greek yogurt are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 42% more protein than greek yogurt - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Greek yogurt has 69% less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both greek yogurt and quarter pounder are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of cholesterol - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Greek yogurt and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Greek yogurt and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - greek 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, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, greek yogurt contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both greek yogurt and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Greek Yogurt | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 0.197 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 12 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Greek yogurt has 37% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 59 times more iron than greek yogurt - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 61% more potassium than greek yogurt - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg 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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and greek yogurt has 70% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
Is quarter pounder or greek yogurt better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and greek yogurt are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 40% more protein than greek yogurt - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, greek yogurt has 4.6 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Greek yogurt has 40% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.