Quarter Pounder vs. Trout
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Cooked Trout
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
cooked
trout
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and trout:
- Both quarter pounder and trout are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Quarter pounder has more riboflavin and folate, however, trout contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than trout.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium.
- Trout has 127.2 times less sugar than quarter pounder.
- Trout has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than quarter pounder.
- Trout has signficantly more Vitamin D than quarter pounder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both quarter pounder and trout are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 19% more calories than trout - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to trout per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for trout, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | ~ |
| Fat | 42% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Trout has signficantly less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than trout - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Trout has 127.2 times less sugar than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and trout has 0.04g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both quarter pounder and trout are high in protein. Trout has 73% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Trout has 45% less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder has 46% less cholesterol than trout - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and trout has 72mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Trout has 278% more Vitamin C than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and trout has 3.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Trout has signficantly more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - trout has 87ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Trout has signficantly more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - trout has 64.6iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has more Vitamin E than quarter pounder - trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Trout and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more riboflavin and folate, however, trout contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both quarter pounder and trout contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Quarter Pounder | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 6.811 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.375 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | 4.47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 171% more calcium than trout - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 518% more iron than trout - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Both quarter pounder and trout are high in potassium. Trout has 104% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg 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 Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Both quarter pounder and trout are high in calories. Quarter pounder has 20% more calories than trout - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is quarter pounder or trout better for protein?
Both quarter pounder and trout are high in protein. Trout has 70% more protein than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does quarter pounder or trout have more carbohydrates?
By weight, trout has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or trout contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 170% more calcium than trout - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
Does quarter pounder or trout contain more potassium?
Both quarter pounder and trout are high in potassium. Trout has 100% more potassium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.