McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese nutrition facts
Per 1 Serving
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein30g23% of calories
- Carbs42g32% of calories
- Fat26g45% of calories
At a glance
One serving of McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese (1 Serving) has 520 calories, with 30 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (45% of calories). It is high in protein (60% DV) and iron (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 50%, 60% and 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein60%
- Iron27%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A16%
- Calcium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium50%
- Saturated fat60%
- Cholesterol32%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 Serving. Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 146 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 97 mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 420 mg | 9% |
How it compares
Calories per listed serving.
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Burning 520 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 99minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 62minCycling (moderate)
- 43minRunning (6 mph)
- 73minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
One serving of McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese (1 Serving) has 520 calories. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 30 g of protein per serving (60% 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 with Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 32% 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?
1140 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?
10 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
