McDonald's Quarter Pounder nutrition facts
Per 1 item ยท 171 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein24g23% of calories
- Carbs38g36% of calories
- Fat20g42% of calories
At a glance
One serving of McDonald's Quarter Pounder (1 item, 171 g) has 417 calories, with 24 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (42% of calories). It is high in protein (48% DV), thiamine (26% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (45% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 32%, 34% and 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein48%
- Thiamine26%
- Riboflavin (B2)45%
- Niacin48%
- Folate (B9)24%
- Vitamin B1291%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber10%
- Calcium14%
- Manganese15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium32%
- Saturated fat34%
- Cholesterol22%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 item (171 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 45% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 48% |
| Folate (B9) | 96 ฮผg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 ฮผg | 91% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 144 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 388 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 212 mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 15% |
Full breakdown ยท 10 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Fructose | 4 g | โ |
| Galactose | 0 g | โ |
| Glucose | 3 g | โ |
| Lactose | 0.1 g | โ |
| Maltose | 1 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 7 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.5 g | โ |
| Sucrose | 0.4 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.
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Burning 417 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 79minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 50minCycling (moderate)
- 35minRunning (6 mph)
- 59minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in McDonald's Quarter Pounder?
One serving of McDonald's Quarter Pounder (1 item) has 417 calories, which works out to 244 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is McDonald's Quarter Pounder high in protein?
It provides a solid 24 g of protein per serving (48% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 23% 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 Quarter Pounder keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 35 g of net carbs and 36% 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 Quarter Pounder?
730 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in McDonald's Quarter Pounder?
8.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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