Quarter Pounder vs. Ham
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Ham
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
ham
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and ham:
- Both quarter pounder and ham are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Ham has 11 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Ham has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, quarter pounder contains more folate.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than ham.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Ham (Ham, minced) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and ham are high in calories. Quarter pounder is very similar to quarter pounder for calories - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and ham has 263 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to ham for protein. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for ham, 25:3:72 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Ham | |
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| Protein | 23% | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 3% |
| Fat | 42% | 72% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ham has 11 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and ham has 1.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than ham - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ham does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Ham has less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and ham does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and ham are high in protein. Ham has 15% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and ham has 16.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Ham is high in saturated fat and quarter pounder has 44% less saturated fat than ham - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ham has 7.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder has 44% less cholesterol than ham - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ham has 70mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than ham - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and ham does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin A than ham - quarter pounder has 16.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ham does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Ham has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - ham has 26iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ham and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ham has 0.27mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Ham has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, quarter pounder contains more folate. Both quarter pounder and ham contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Quarter Pounder | Ham | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.712 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 4.162 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.18 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.26 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | 0.95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than ham - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and ham has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 205% more iron than ham - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and ham has 0.79mg of iron.
potassium
Both quarter pounder and ham are high in potassium. Ham has 37% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and ham has 311mg 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 Ham (Ham, minced) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or ham contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and ham are high in calories. Quarter pounder is quite similar to quarter pounder for calories - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and ham has 263 calories.
Does quarter pounder or ham have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ham has 11 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and ham has 1.8g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or ham contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than ham - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and ham has 10mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or ham contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and ham are high in potassium. Ham has 40% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and ham has 311mg of potassium.