Quarter Pounder vs. Maple Syrup
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Maple Syrup
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
maple syrup
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and maple syrup:
- Both maple syrup and quarter pounder are high in calcium, calories and potassium.
- Maple syrup has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, maple syrup contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than maple syrup.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both maple syrup and quarter pounder are high in calories. Maple syrup has a little more calories (7%) than quarter pounder by weight - maple syrup has 260 calories per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to maple syrup per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for maple syrup, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 100% |
| Fat | 42% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and quarter pounder has 67% less carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of total carbs per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than maple syrup - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Maple syrup is high in sugar and quarter pounder has 92% less sugar than maple syrup - maple syrup has 60.5g of sugar per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 351 times more protein than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.04g of protein per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Maple syrup has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - maple syrup has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Maple syrup has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than maple syrup - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin A than maple syrup - quarter pounder has 16.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and maple syrup does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, maple syrup contains more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Quarter Pounder | Maple Syrup | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 1.27 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.036 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.002 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both maple syrup and quarter pounder are high in calcium. Maple syrup has 21% more calcium than quarter pounder - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than maple syrup - maple syrup has 0.11mg of iron per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both maple syrup and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Maple syrup is very similar to maple syrup for potassium - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
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 Maple Syrup (Syrups, maple) .
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FAQ
Does maple syrup or quarter pounder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both maple syrup and quarter pounder are high in calories. Maple syrup has a little more calories ( 10%) than quarter pounder by weight - maple syrup has 260 calories in 100g and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
Does maple syrup or quarter pounder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, maple syrup is high in carbohydrates and quarter pounder has 70% fewer carbohydrates than maple syrup - maple syrup has 67g of carbs for 100g and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
Does maple syrup or quarter pounder contain more calcium?
Both maple syrup and quarter pounder are high in calcium. Maple syrup has 20% more calcium than quarter pounder - maple syrup has 102mg of calcium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
Does maple syrup or quarter pounder contain more potassium?
Both maple syrup and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Maple syrup is very similar to maple syrup for potassium - maple syrup has 212mg of potassium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium.