Whole Wheat Bread vs. Quarter Pounder
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread 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 wheat bread
versus
quarter pounder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and quarter pounder:
- Both whole wheat bread and quarter pounder are high in calcium, calories, iron, potassium and protein.
- Quarter pounder has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, whole wheat bread contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Whole wheat bread has 3.6 times less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both whole wheat bread and quarter pounder are high in calories. Whole wheat bread has a little more calories (9%) than quarter pounder by weight - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat bread is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to quarter pounder for protein. Whole wheat bread has a macronutrient ratio of 20:65:14 and for quarter pounder, 23:36:42 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Bread | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 36% |
| Fat | 14% | 42% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and quarter pounder has 49% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 363% more dietary fiber than quarter pounder - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat bread and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Both whole wheat bread and quarter pounder are high in protein. Whole wheat bread is very similar to whole wheat bread for protein - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Whole wheat bread has 3.6 times less saturated fat than quarter pounder - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Whole wheat bread has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Whole wheat bread and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Quarter pounder has more Vitamin A than whole wheat bread - quarter pounder has 16.8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat bread has more Vitamin E than quarter pounder - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Whole wheat bread and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Quarter pounder has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, whole wheat bread contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both whole wheat bread and quarter pounder contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and folate.
| Whole Wheat Bread | Quarter Pounder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.279 MG | 0.183 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.131 MG | 0.344 MG |
| Niacin | 4.042 MG | 4.452 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.336 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.263 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 75 UG | 56 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole wheat bread and quarter pounder are high in calcium. Whole wheat bread has 23% more calcium than quarter pounder - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
iron
Both whole wheat bread and quarter pounder are high in iron. Whole wheat bread has a little more iron (4%) than quarter pounder by weight - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both whole wheat bread and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Whole wheat bread is very similar to quarter pounder for potassium - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg 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: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) .
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FAQ
Does whole wheat bread or quarter pounder contain more calories in 100 grams?Both whole wheat bread and quarter pounder are high in calories. Whole wheat bread has a little more calories ( 10%) than quarter pounder by weight - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
Does whole wheat bread or quarter pounder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and quarter pounder has 50% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat bread or quarter pounder contain more calcium?
Both whole wheat bread and quarter pounder are high in calcium. Whole wheat bread has 20% more calcium than quarter pounder - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
Does whole wheat bread or quarter pounder contain more iron?
Both whole wheat bread and quarter pounder are high in iron. Whole wheat bread has a little more iron ( 0%) than quarter pounder by weight - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron.
Does whole wheat bread or quarter pounder contain more potassium?
Both whole wheat bread and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Whole wheat bread is very similar to quarter pounder for potassium - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium.