Food vs food · USDA FNDDS 2021–2023
Big Mac vs Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Comparing usual servings (Big Mac: 1 McDonald's Big Mac, 205 g; Quarter Pounder with Cheese: 1 cheeseburger, 200 g), USDA’s figures are higher for Big Mac in 24 of the 65 nutrients it reports, and for Quarter Pounder with Cheese in 32. The widest gaps against the Daily Value: more vitamin K (33.6 µg vs 8.8 µg), copper and thiamin in Big Mac; more vitamin B12 (3.5 µg vs 2.6 µg), saturated fat and zinc in Quarter Pounder with Cheese. Energy: 535 kcal for Big Mac, 538 kcal for Quarter Pounder with Cheese. Per 100 g, the figures are higher for Big Mac in 19 and for Quarter Pounder with Cheese in 33.
Every nutrient, side by side
Both are mixed dishes: USDA’s values assume standard recipes, and yours may differ.
Big Mac (McDonalds)
Serving size 1 McDonald's Big Mac · 205 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 535 kcal | |
| Protein | 24.4 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 44.1 g (more) | |
| Fat | 28.9 g (more) | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 104 g (more) | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 10.3 g | 52% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 10.4 g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.85 g (more) | |
| Cholesterol | 73.8 mg | 25% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | 0.18 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0.06 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | 0.04 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | 0.1 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | 0.12 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | 0.83 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 5.7 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | 2.93 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | 0.59 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 9.55 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0.1 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | 0.04 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 6.76 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0.93 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | 0.1 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0.04 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 2.87 g (more) | 10% |
| Sugars | 6.68 g | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 55.3 µg | 6% |
| Retinol | 45.1 µg | |
| Beta-carotene | 121 µg (more) | |
| Alpha-carotene | 2.05 µg (more) | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 4.1 µg (more) | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 102 µg (more) | |
| Vitamin C | 0.62 mg (more) | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.21 µg (more) | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 33.6 µg (more) | 28% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.38 mg (more) | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.41 mg | 32% |
| Niacin (B3) | 7.44 mg | 47% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg (more) | 21% |
| Folate | 55.3 µg (more) | |
| Folate, DFE | 82 µg (more) | 20% |
| Folate, food | 18.4 µg (more) | |
| Folic acid | 36.9 µg (more) | |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.6 µg | 108% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 64.6 mg | 12% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2.87 mg (more) | 16% |
| Magnesium | 51.2 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 279 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 373 mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 994 mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 4.43 mg | 40% |
| Copper | 0.27 mg (more) | 30% |
| Selenium | 53.1 µg (more) | 97% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in one serving. A check marks the food with more.
Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)
Serving size 1 cheeseburger · 200 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 538 kcal (more) | |
| Protein | 30.4 g (more) | |
| Carbohydrates | 39.4 g | |
| Fat | 28.8 g | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 96.8 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 14.1 g (more) | 70% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.9 g (more) | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.52 g | |
| Cholesterol | 96 mg (more) | 32% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | 0.39 g (more) | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0.13 g (more) | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | 0.1 g (more) | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | 0.22 g (more) | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | 0.25 g (more) | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | 1.45 g (more) | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 7.26 g (more) | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | 3.78 g (more) | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | 0.92 g (more) | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 10.7 g (more) | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0.1 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 2.02 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0.25 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | 0.16 g (more) | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0.06 g (more) | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 7.2 g (more) | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 102 µg (more) | 11% |
| Retinol | 94 µg (more) | |
| Beta-carotene | 94 µg | |
| Alpha-carotene | 2 µg | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 4 µg | |
| Lycopene | 1,620 µg (more) | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 34 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg (more) | 3% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 8.8 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.52 mg (more) | 40% |
| Niacin (B3) | 8.1 mg (more) | 51% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate | 32 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 48 µg | 12% |
| Folate, food | 8 µg | |
| Folic acid | 24 µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.5 µg (more) | 146% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 75.4 mg (more) | 14% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 358 mg (more) | 28% |
| Iron | 2.04 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg (more) | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 366 mg (more) | 29% |
| Potassium | 446 mg (more) | 9% |
| Sodium | 1,182 mg (more) | 51% |
| Zinc | 5.66 mg (more) | 51% |
| Copper | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 49.4 µg | 90% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in one serving. A check marks the food with more.
Big Mac (McDonalds)
Serving size 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 261 kcal | |
| Protein | 11.9 g | |
| Carbohydrates | 21.5 g (more) | |
| Fat | 14.1 g | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 50.5 g (more) | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 5.04 g | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.09 g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.83 g (more) | |
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | 0.09 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0.03 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | 0.02 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | 0.05 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | 0.06 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | 0.4 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 2.78 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | 1.43 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | 0.29 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 4.66 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0.05 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | 0.02 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 3.3 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0.45 g (more) | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | 0.05 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0.02 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 1.4 g (more) | 5% |
| Sugars | 3.26 g | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 27 µg | 3% |
| Retinol | 22 µg | |
| Beta-carotene | 59 µg (more) | |
| Alpha-carotene | 1 µg | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 2 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 50 µg (more) | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 16.4 µg (more) | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.18 mg (more) | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.63 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 mg (more) | 10% |
| Folate | 27 µg (more) | |
| Folate, DFE | 40 µg (more) | 10% |
| Folate, food | 9 µg (more) | |
| Folic acid | 18 µg (more) | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.27 µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 31.5 mg | 6% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.4 mg (more) | 8% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 136 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 485 mg | 21% |
| Zinc | 2.16 mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.13 mg (more) | 15% |
| Selenium | 25.9 µg (more) | 47% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in 100 g. A check marks the food with more.
Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)
Serving size 100 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & Macros | ||
| Energy | 269 kcal (more) | |
| Protein | 15.2 g (more) | |
| Carbohydrates | 19.7 g | |
| Fat | 14.4 g (more) | |
| Alcohol | 0 g | |
| Water | 48.4 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | ||
| Saturated fat | 7.03 g (more) | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.96 g (more) | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.26 g | |
| Cholesterol | 48 mg (more) | 16% |
| SFA 4:0 (butyric) | 0.19 g (more) | |
| SFA 6:0 (caproic) | 0.07 g (more) | |
| SFA 8:0 (caprylic) | 0.05 g (more) | |
| SFA 10:0 (capric) | 0.11 g (more) | |
| SFA 12:0 (lauric) | 0.13 g (more) | |
| SFA 14:0 (myristic) | 0.73 g (more) | |
| SFA 16:0 (palmitic) | 3.63 g (more) | |
| SFA 18:0 (stearic) | 1.89 g (more) | |
| MUFA 16:1 (palmitoleic) | 0.46 g (more) | |
| MUFA 18:1 (oleic) | 5.34 g (more) | |
| MUFA 20:1 (gadoleic) | 0.05 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (erucic) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (linoleic) | 1.01 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (linolenic) | 0.13 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 (stearidonic) | 0.08 g (more) | |
| PUFA 20:4 (arachidonic) | 0.03 g (more) | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrates | ||
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 3.6 g (more) | |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 51 µg (more) | 6% |
| Retinol | 47 µg (more) | |
| Beta-carotene | 47 µg | |
| Alpha-carotene | 1 µg | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin | 2 µg | |
| Lycopene | 810 µg (more) | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 17 µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg (more) | 1% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 4.4 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.26 mg (more) | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.05 mg (more) | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 16 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 24 µg | 6% |
| Folate, food | 4 µg | |
| Folic acid | 12 µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.75 µg (more) | 73% |
| Vitamin B12, added | 0 µg | |
| Choline | 37.7 mg (more) | 7% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 179 mg (more) | 14% |
| Iron | 1.02 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg (more) | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 183 mg (more) | 15% |
| Potassium | 223 mg (more) | 5% |
| Sodium | 591 mg (more) | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.83 mg (more) | 26% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 24.7 µg | 45% |
| Other | ||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | |
% Daily Value: the share of the FDA’s Daily Value in 100 g. A check marks the food with more.
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