McDonald's Quarter Pounder with cheese nutrition facts
Per 1 item · 199 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein29g22% of calories
- Carbs40g30% of calories
- Fat28g48% of calories
At a glance
One serving of McDonald's Quarter Pounder with cheese (1 item, 199 g) has 513 calories, with 29 g of protein, 40 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (48% of calories). It is high in protein (58% DV), thiamine (27% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (54% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 50%, 56% and 31% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein58%
- Thiamine27%
- Riboflavin (B2)54%
- Niacin48%
- Folate (B9)25%
- Vitamin B12104%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber10%
- Magnesium10%
- Manganese15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium50%
- Saturated fat56%
- Cholesterol31%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 item (199 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 27% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 54% |
| Niacin | 8 mg | 48% |
| Folate (B9) | 101 μg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 μg | 104% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 287 mg | 29% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 436 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 44 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg | 46% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 48% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 15% |
Full breakdown · 10 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Fructose | 4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 513 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 97minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 62minCycling (moderate)
- 43minRunning (6 mph)
- 72minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in McDonald's Quarter Pounder with cheese?
One serving of McDonald's Quarter Pounder with cheese (1 item) has 513 calories, which works out to 258 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is McDonald's Quarter Pounder with cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 29 g of protein per serving (58% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% 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 with cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in McDonald's Quarter Pounder with cheese?
1152 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 with cheese?
9.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
