Quarter Pounder vs. Raw Pork Belly
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Raw Pork Belly
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
raw pork belly
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and raw pork belly:
- Both raw pork belly and quarter pounder are high in calories and protein.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than raw pork belly.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium.
- Raw pork belly has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, quarter pounder contains more folate.
- Raw pork belly has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw pork belly and quarter pounder are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 112% more calories than quarter pounder - raw pork belly has 518 calories per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is heavier in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to raw pork belly per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for raw pork belly, 7:0:93 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Raw Pork Belly | |
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| Protein | 23% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | ~ |
| Fat | 42% | 93% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Raw pork belly has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than raw pork belly - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Raw pork belly has less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and raw pork belly does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw pork belly and quarter pounder are high in protein. Quarter pounder has 51% more protein than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 9.3g of protein per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw pork belly is high in saturated fat and quarter pounder has 79% less saturated fat than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 19.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder has 46% less cholesterol than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 72mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Raw pork belly and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - raw pork belly has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Raw pork belly and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw pork belly has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw pork belly has more Vitamin E than quarter pounder - raw pork belly has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Raw pork belly has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, quarter pounder contains more folate. Both quarter pounder and raw pork belly contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
| Quarter Pounder | Raw Pork Belly | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.396 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.242 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 4.647 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.256 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.13 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | 0.84 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 363% more iron than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 0.52mg of iron per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 23% more potassium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 185mg of potassium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg 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 Raw Pork Belly (Pork, fresh, belly, raw) .
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FAQ
Does raw pork belly or quarter pounder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw pork belly and quarter pounder are high in calories. Raw pork belly has 110% more calories than quarter pounder - raw pork belly has 518 calories in 100g and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
Does quarter pounder or raw pork belly have more carbohydrates?
By weight, raw pork belly has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and raw pork belly has no carbs..
Does raw pork belly or quarter pounder contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 15 times more calcium than raw pork belly - raw pork belly has 5mg of calcium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.