McDonald's cheeseburger nutrition facts
Per 1 item ยท 119 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein15g19% of calories
- Carbs33g41% of calories
- Fat14g39% of calories
At a glance
One serving of McDonald's cheeseburger (1 item, 119 g) has 313 calories, with 15 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (41% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), thiamine (22% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 32% and 26% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein31%
- Thiamine22%
- Riboflavin (B2)24%
- Niacin30%
- Vitamin B1243%
- Calcium20%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Folate (B9)18%
- Copper13%
- Manganese12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium32%
- Saturated fat26%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 item (119 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 30% |
| Folate (B9) | 70 ฮผg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 ฮผg | 43% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 199 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 238 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 167 mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 12% |
Full breakdown ยท 10 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Fructose | 3 g | โ |
| Galactose | 0 g | โ |
| Glucose | 2 g | โ |
| Lactose | 1 g | โ |
| Maltose | 1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | โ |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
300 calSingle hamburger (fast food, regular patty, with condiments)1 itemโ13 cal
563 calMcDonald's Big Mac1 item+250 cal
316 calBurger King hamburger1 item+3 cal
380 calBurger King cheeseburger1 item+67 cal
678 calBurger King Whopper (no cheese)1 item+365 cal
790 calBurger King Whopper (with cheese)1 item+477 cal
Burning 313 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 59minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 38minCycling (moderate)
- 26minRunning (6 mph)
- 44minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in McDonald's cheeseburger?
One serving of McDonald's cheeseburger (1 item) has 313 calories, which works out to 263 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is McDonald's cheeseburger high in protein?
It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (31% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is McDonald's cheeseburger keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 32 g of net carbs and 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ50 g per day.
How much sodium is in McDonald's cheeseburger?
745 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in McDonald's cheeseburger?
7.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
