Milk vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Quarter Pounder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and milk are high in calcium.
- Milk has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Milk has 3.8 times less cholesterol than quarter pounder.
- Milk has 69% less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) 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 milk has 80% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to quarter pounder for carbs. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 36% |
| Fat | 35% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Milk has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than milk - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Quarter pounder and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 327% more protein than milk - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Milk has 69% less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and quarter pounder are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Milk has 3.8 times less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and milk has 8mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - milk has 55ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Milk and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Milk and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - milk 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, milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both milk and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Milk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 5 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 43% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 119 times more iron than milk - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 62% more potassium than milk - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does quarter pounder or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and milk has 80% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does quarter pounder or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, milk has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or milk contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and milk are high in calcium. Milk has 40% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.