McDONALD'S vs BURGER KING
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
McDONALD'S 258
BURGER KING 283
Protein (g)
McDONALD'S 14.6
BURGER KING 10.4
Carbs (g)
McDONALD'S 20.0
BURGER KING 24.8
Fat (g)
McDONALD'S 14.2
BURGER KING 15.8
Fiber (g)
McDONALD'S 1.40
BURGER KING 0.700
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese — 14.6g vs 10.4g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese — 258 vs 283 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | McDONALD'S | BURGER KING | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 258 kcal | 283 kcal | -9% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 48.9 g | 46.4 g | +5% |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 10.4 g | +41% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.2 g | 15.8 g | -10% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 20.0 g | 24.8 g | -20% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.40 g | 0.700 g | +100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.64 g | 4.77 g | +18% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.61 g | 6.67 g | -31% |
| Cholesterol | 47.0 mg | 139 mg | -66% |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.800 mg | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.164 mg | 0.243 mg | -33% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.354 mg | 0.426 mg | -17% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.85 mg | 2.05 mg | +88% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | — | 0.828 mg | |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | — | 0.117 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 51.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 1.26 ug | 0.530 ug | +138% |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 1.11 mg | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 144 mg | 231 mg | -38% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.10 mg | 1.90 mg | +11% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 17.0 mg | +29% |
| Phosphorus, P | 161 mg | 249 mg | -35% |
| Potassium, K | 219 mg | 168 mg | +30% |
| Sodium, Na | 579 mg | 650 mg | -11% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.63 mg | 1.04 mg | +153% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.097 mg | 0.074 mg | +31% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.174 mg | 0.227 mg | -23% |
| Selenium, Se | — | 22.2 ug | |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1079 kj | 1182 kj | -9% |
| Ash | 2.35 g | 2.68 g | -12% |
| Total Sugars | 4.91 g | 4.03 g | +22% |
| Sucrose | 0.190 g | 0 g | |
| Glucose | 1.64 g | 0.640 g | +156% |
| Fructose | 1.89 g | 0.890 g | +112% |
| Lactose | 0.550 g | 1.71 g | -68% |
| Maltose | 0.630 g | 0.800 g | -21% |
| Galactose | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Starch | — | 17.6 g | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 280 IU | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | — | 0.060 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | — | 4.74 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | — | 1.83 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 9.50 ug | |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 8.00 ug | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0.175 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0.150 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0.097 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | — | 0.347 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | — | 0.038 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | — | 2.72 g | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | — | 0.033 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | — | 1.15 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | — | 0.029 g | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | — | 0.025 g | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | — | 0.028 g | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | — | 0.162 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | — | 6.44 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0.034 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.433 g | 2.93 g | -85% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | — | 2.60 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | — | 0.269 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | — | 0.269 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0.060 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.100 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.360 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.486 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.865 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.548 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.231 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.197 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.528 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.394 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.606 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.484 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.263 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.451 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.771 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 2.57 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.336 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.883 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.648 g | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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