Quarter Pounder vs. Salmon

Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Salmon


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of quarter pounder versus salmon (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and salmon:

  • Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in calories, potassium and protein.
  • Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
  • Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon.
  • Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
  • Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Salmon has 3.9 times less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
  • Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
  • Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
Detailed nutritional comparison of quarter pounder and salmon is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 92% more calories than salmon - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to salmon per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for salmon, 67:0:33 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Quarter Pounder Salmon
Protein 23% 67%
Carbohydrates 36% ~
Fat 42% 33%
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carbohydrates

Salmon has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.

dietary fiber

Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Salmon has less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 45% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Salmon has 3.9 times less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both salmon and quarter pounder are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Quarter pounder and salmon contain similar amounts of cholesterol - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and salmon has 46mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than salmon - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Salmon has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Salmon has more Vitamin E than quarter pounder - salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Salmon and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, salmon contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both quarter pounder and salmon contain significant amounts of niacin.

Quarter Pounder Salmon
Thiamin 0.183 MG 0.08 MG
Riboflavin 0.344 MG 0.105 MG
Niacin 4.452 MG 7.995 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 1.03 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.611 MG
Folate 56 UG 4 UG
Vitamin B12 1.28 UG 4.15 UG

Minerals

calcium

Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than salmon - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.

iron

Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 534% more iron than salmon - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.

potassium

Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 61% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg 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 Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) .

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FAQ

Does quarter pounder or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 90% more calories than salmon - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.

Is quarter pounder or salmon better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 50% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.

Does quarter pounder or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..

Does quarter pounder or salmon contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 11 times more calcium than salmon - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.

Does quarter pounder or salmon contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and salmon are high in potassium. Salmon has 60% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.