Quarter Pounder vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and lamb:
- Both quarter pounder and lamb are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Lamb has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, quarter pounder contains more folate.
- Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has 60% less cholesterol than lamb.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than lamb.
- 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 Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 16% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and lamb has 283 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Lamb | |
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| Protein | 23% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | ~ |
| Fat | 42% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lamb has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than lamb - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Lamb has less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 76% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and quarter pounder has 51% less saturated fat than lamb - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder has 60% less cholesterol than lamb - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lamb has 97mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than lamb - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin A than lamb - quarter pounder has 16.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lamb and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Lamb has more Vitamin K than quarter pounder - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, quarter pounder contains more folate. Both quarter pounder and lamb contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Quarter Pounder | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 282% more calcium than lamb - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 35% more iron than lamb - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and lamb has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both quarter pounder and lamb are high in potassium. Lamb has 49% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and lamb has 339mg 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 Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or lamb contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and lamb are high in calories. Lamb has 20% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and lamb has 283 calories.
Is quarter pounder or lamb better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and lamb are high in protein. Lamb has 80% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and lamb has 24.8g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or lamb have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lamb has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and lamb has no carbs..
Does quarter pounder or lamb contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 280% more calcium than lamb - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and lamb has 22mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or lamb contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and lamb are high in potassium. Lamb has 50% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and lamb has 339mg of potassium.