Quarter Pounder vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and peanuts:
- Both quarter pounder and peanuts are high in calcium, calories, potassium and protein.
- Peanut has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, quarter pounder contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than quarter pounder.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 141% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and peanut has 587 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Peanuts | |
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| Protein | 23% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 14% |
| Fat | 42% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Quarter pounder and peanuts contain similar amounts of carbs - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 425% more dietary fiber than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Quarter pounder and peanuts contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and peanut has 4.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and peanuts are high in protein. Peanut has 73% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and peanut has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and quarter pounder has 48% less saturated fat than peanut - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and quarter pounder are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Peanut has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than peanut - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin A than peanut - quarter pounder has 16.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has signficantly more Vitamin E than quarter pounder - peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, quarter pounder contains more Vitamin B12. Both quarter pounder and peanuts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and folate.
| Quarter Pounder | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and peanuts are high in calcium. Quarter pounder has 45% more calcium than peanut - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 53% more iron than peanut - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and peanut has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Both quarter pounder and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 179% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and peanut has 634mg 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 Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or peanuts contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and peanuts are high in calories. Peanut has 140% more calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and peanut has 587 calories.
Does quarter pounder or peanuts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, quarter pounder and peanuts contain similar amounts of carbs - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and peanut has 21.3g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or peanuts contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and peanuts are high in calcium. Quarter pounder has 50% more calcium than peanut - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and peanut has 58mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or peanuts contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and peanuts are high in potassium. Peanut has 180% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and peanut has 634mg of potassium.