Maxi Cheese Burger vs Beef Quarter Pounders
Overall, Beef Quarter Pounders has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Maxi Cheese Burger | Beef Quarter Pounders |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 256 kcal | 315 kcal |
| Fat | 13 g | 25.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g | 11.6 g |
| Sugars | 5.9 g | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 13 g | 17.3 g |
| Additives | 16 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Sesame seeds, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites | Gluten |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Maxi Cheese Burger has 19% fewer calories (256 kcal vs 315 kcal).
- Maxi Cheese Burger has 49% less fat (13 g vs 25.4 g).
- Maxi Cheese Burger has 59% less saturated fat (4.8 g vs 11.6 g).
- Beef Quarter Pounders has 86% less sugar (0.8 g vs 5.9 g).
- Beef Quarter Pounders has 49% less salt (0.7 g vs 1.4 g).
- Beef Quarter Pounders has 25% more protein (17.3 g vs 13 g).
- Beef Quarter Pounders is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Maxi Cheese Burger lists: Milk, Sesame seeds, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Ingredients
Maxi Cheese Burger
Pain spécial 38,5% : farine de _blé_, eau, levure, dextrose, huile de colza, gluten de _blé_, sucre, _graines de sésame_, sel, farine de fève, émulsifiants : E471, E472e, conservateur : E282, vinaigre, antioxydant : E300. Préparation à base de viande hachée cuite assaisonnée 36,5 % : viande bovine 99 % (soit 36 % sur produit total), sel, arômes, antioxydant : extrait de romarin. _Fromage_ fondu 13 % : _fromage_, eau, _beurre_, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, amidons transformés, sels émulsifiants : E331, E339, protéines de _lait_, arômes (_lait_), poudre de _lactosérum_, sel, gélifiant : E407, colorants : E160a, E160c. Sauce 9 % : eau, huile de colza, cornichons (dont _sulfites_), oignons, sucre, vinaigre, amidon transformé de maïs, poudre de _lait_ écrémé, concentré de tomates, fibres de chicorée, sel, épaississants : E415, E412, poudre de tomate, extraits d’épices, caramel, acidifiant : E330, arômes, affermissant : E509. Cornichons 3 % (dont saumure : eau, vinaigre, sel, conservateur : E224 (_sulfites_), affermissant : E509).
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
FAQ
Which is healthier: Maxi Cheese Burger or Beef Quarter Pounders?
Overall, Beef 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?
Maxi Cheese Burger has fewer calories: 256 kcal versus 315 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Beef Quarter Pounders has less sugar: 0.8 g versus 5.9 g per 100 g.