McDonald's vs Carl's Jr.
Quarter Pounder vs Western Bacon Anguscalories, protein and macros
McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 545 calories and 31.1 g protein. Carl's Jr. Western Bacon Angus has 770 calories and 35.0 g protein. Both figures are per serve as sold, from each chain's own published nutrition information.
| Quarter PounderMcDonald's | Western Bacon AngusCarl's Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 545 | 770 |
| Kilojoules | 2,280 | 3,222 |
| Protein | 31.1 g | 35.0 g |
| Fat | 29.2 g | 43.0 g |
| Carbs | 37.0 g | 58.0 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 5.7 g | 4.5 g |
The highlighted cell in each row is the one most people are after - more protein, or less of everything else.
The short answer
- Carl's Jr.'s Western Bacon Angus has more protein - 35.0 g against 31.1 g.
- McDonald's' Quarter Pounder has less energy - 545 kcal against 770 kcal.
- McDonald's' Quarter Pounder has less fat - 29.2 g against 43.0 g.
On Macro Menu's S to F scale for protein density, the Quarter Pounder rates B(good) and the Western Bacon Angus rates B(good).
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