Hamburger (Burger King) vs. Quarter Pounder (McDonalds) vs. Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria
Side-by-side comparison of nutrient values per 100g edible portion, sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central (FDC) - SR Legacy reference foods and FDC Foundation foods (April 2026 release). Each value reflects USDA's standardized laboratory analysis methodology under USDA data-documentation methodology.
Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria has the most protein of the foods compared, at 18.7 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | Hamburger (Burger King) | Quarter Pounder (McDonalds) | Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13.6 G | 15.7 G | 18.7 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.2 G | 11.6 G | 8.6 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 26 G | 22.1 G | 23.4 G |
| Energy | 254 KCAL | 256 KCAL | 250 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 G | 3.7 G | 2.7 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.1 G | 1.1 G | 2.7 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 80 MG | 87 MG | 162 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 2.7 MG | 1.7 MG | 2.7 MG |
| Potassium, K | 199 MG | 225 MG | 233 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 400 MG | 374 MG | 313 MG |
| Cholesterol | 31 MG | 40 MG | 42 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.7 G | 4.8 G | 3.4 G |
Values shown are per 100g edible portion from Source: USDA FoodData Central Retrieved and formatted by GetFoodFacts Editorial. For interactive comparison of up to three foods with macro bars and charts, use the main compare tool.