Whole Milk vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Whole 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
whole milk
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and quarter pounder:
- Both quarter pounder and whole milk are high in calcium.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, whole milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than whole milk.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein.
- Whole milk has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder.
- Whole milk has 53% less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than quarter pounder.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added 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 whole milk has 75% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to quarter pounder for protein. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 36% |
| Fat | 48% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole milk has 3.6 times less carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Quarter pounder has signficantly more dietary fiber than whole milk - quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Quarter pounder and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 348% more protein than whole milk - quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whole milk has 53% less saturated fat than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Quarter pounder and whole milk contain similar amounts of cholesterol - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin C than whole milk - quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than quarter pounder - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, whole milk contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Whole Milk | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 5 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both quarter pounder and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 35% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 79 times more iron than whole milk - quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Quarter pounder is a great source of potassium and it has 72% more potassium than whole milk - quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does quarter pounder or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and whole milk has 80% less calories than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 244 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does quarter pounder or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole milk has 3.6 times fewer carbohydrates than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
Does quarter pounder or whole milk contain more calcium?
Both quarter pounder and whole milk are high in calcium. Whole milk has 40% more calcium than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.