Beef Quarter Pounders vs Quarter Pounders
Overall, Quarter Pounders has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 7 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Beef Quarter Pounders | Quarter Pounders |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | c |
| NOVA group | 3 | 4 |
| Calories | 315 kcal | 208 kcal |
| Fat | 25.4 g | 11.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 11.6 g | 5 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 17.3 g | 21.5 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten | Beef, Metabisulphate |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Quarter Pounders has 34% fewer calories (208 kcal vs 315 kcal).
- Quarter Pounders has 54% less fat (11.7 g vs 25.4 g).
- Quarter Pounders has 57% less saturated fat (5 g vs 11.6 g).
- Quarter Pounders has 50% less sugar (0.4 g vs 0.8 g).
- Quarter Pounders has 20% more protein (21.5 g vs 17.3 g).
- Quarter Pounders has the better Nutri-Score.
- Beef Quarter Pounders is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Beef Quarter Pounders lists: Gluten.
- Only Quarter Pounders lists: Beef, Metabisulphate.
Ingredients
Beef Quarter Pounders
80% Irish Beef, 9% Onion, 7% Water, Seasoning (Rusk [Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt], Salt, Pea Starch, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract, Spice Extract
Quarter Pounders
beef (94%), rice flour, dried potato, dried onion, sea salt, spices, sugar, dextrose, preservative (sodium _metabisulphate_), salt, black pepper
FAQ
Which is healthier: Beef Quarter Pounders or Quarter Pounders?
Overall, Quarter Pounders has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Quarter Pounders has fewer calories: 208 kcal versus 315 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Quarter Pounders has less sugar: 0.4 g versus 0.8 g per 100 g.