Quarter Pounder vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Quarter Pounder and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
quarter pounder
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in quarter pounder and sweet potatoes:
- Both sweet potatoes and quarter pounder are high in potassium.
- Quarter pounder has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12, however, sweet potato contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Quarter pounder is a great source of iron.
- Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and protein.
- Sweet potato has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder.
- Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Quarter pounder is high in calories and sweet potato has 65% less calories than quarter pounder - sweet potato has 86 calories per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, quarter pounder is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to sweet potatoes per calorie. Quarter pounder has a macronutrient ratio of 23:36:42 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Quarter Pounder | Sweet Potatoes | |
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| Protein | 23% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36% | 92% |
| Fat | 42% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Sweet potatoes and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of carbs - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 88% more dietary fiber than quarter pounder - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Sweet potatoes and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of sugar - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of protein and it has 798% more protein than sweet potato - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Sweet potato has signficantly less saturated fat than quarter pounder - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 4g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Sweet potato has less cholesterol than quarter pounder - quarter pounder has 39mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sweet potatoes and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than quarter pounder - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sweet potatoes and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and quarter pounder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug 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, sweet potato contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Quarter Pounder | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.183 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.344 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 4.452 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 56 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.28 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Quarter pounder is an excellent source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
iron
Quarter pounder is a great source of iron and it has 295% more iron than sweet potato - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and quarter pounder has 2.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both sweet potatoes and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Sweet potato has 48% more potassium than quarter pounder - sweet potato has 337mg 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: Quarter Pounder (McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or quarter pounder contain more calories in 100 grams?Quarter pounder is high in calories and sweet potato has 70% less calories than quarter pounder - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and quarter pounder has 244 calories.
Does sweet potatoes or quarter pounder have more carbohydrates?
By weight, sweet potatoes and quarter pounder contain similar amounts of carbs - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and quarter pounder has 22.2g of carbohydrates.
Does sweet potatoes or quarter pounder contain more calcium?
Quarter pounder is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 84mg of calcium.
Does sweet potatoes or quarter pounder contain more potassium?
Both sweet potatoes and quarter pounder are high in potassium. Sweet potato has 50% more potassium than quarter pounder - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and quarter pounder has 227mg of potassium.