Calories in Cheeseburger (McDonalds)
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Cheeseburger (McDonalds) contains 270 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 Cheeseburger (110 g) provides about 297 kcal.
Roughly 43 % of its calories come from fat, with 37 % from carbohydrates and 20 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for Burger on FoodFactly (288 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 55 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 41 % of the Daily Value for Selen and 27 % of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 270 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12,9 g | 17 % |
| Saturated fat C | 5,8 g | 29 % |
| Cholesterol C | 39 mg | 13 % |
| Sodium C | 628 mg | 27 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25,5 g | 9 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 1,9 g | 7 % |
| Total sugars C | 5,2 g | |
| Protein C | 13,5 g | 27 % |
| Vitamin A C | 55 µg | 6 % |
| Vitamin C C | 0,4 mg | 0,4 % |
| Vitamin D C | 0,1 µg | 0,5 % |
| Vitamin E C | 0,09 mg | 0,6 % |
| Vitamin K C | 5,5 µg | 5 % |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,32 mg | 27 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,19 mg | 15 % |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3,5 mg | 22 % |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0,37 mg | 22 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 39 µg | 10 % |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1,3 µg | 55 % |
| Cholin C | 33,4 mg | 6 % |
| Calcium C | 123 mg | 9 % |
| Eisen C | 2,3 mg | 13 % |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphor C | 142 mg | 11 % |
| Kalium C | 184 mg | 4 % |
| Zink C | 2,2 mg | 20 % |
| Kupfer C | 0,098 mg | 11 % |
| Selen C | 22,7 µg | 41 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 20 %
- Carbohydrates 37 %
- Fat 43 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13,5 gin the lowest quarter of Burger (median 17,9 g)
- Fiber1,9 gin the top quarter of Burger (median 0,9 g)
- Sugars5,2 gin the top quarter of Burger (median 2,9 g)
- Fat12,9 gin the lowest quarter of Burger (median 15,8 g)
- Saturated fat5,8 gbelow the median for Burger (median 6,5 g)
- Sodium628 mgin the top quarter of Burger (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45,8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 5 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 1,4 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (Omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (Omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linolsäure (Omega-6, 18:2) C | 1,2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0,092 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0,057 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0,043 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0,083 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,1 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,58 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1,6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4,5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,42 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0,033 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,032 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0,007 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-Carotin C | 55 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopin C | 1.000 µg |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin C | 22 µg |
| Retinol C | 50 µg |
| Carotin, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Wasser C | 45,8 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol C | 0 g |
| Koffein C | 0 mg |
| Theobromin C | 0 mg |
| Folsäure C | 19 µg |
| Folat, Lebensmittel C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, zugesetzt C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, zugesetzt C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food, cheeseburger, einfach, regelmäßiger Patty, mit Würzmitteln | 270 | 13,5 g | 25,5 g | 12,9 g |
| Fast Food, cheeseburger, einfach, regelmäßiger Patty, mit Würzmitteln und Gemüse | 254 | 13,1 g | 25 g | 11,5 g |
| Cheeseburger (Burger King) | 265 | 14 g | 23,7 g | 12,3 g |
| Eiersandwich auf Bagel, mit Wurst | 274 | 12,8 g | 26,2 g | 13,1 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27,8 g | 11,8 g |
| Pizza mit extra Fleisch, mittlere Kruste | 274 | 13,8 g | 26,6 g | 12,4 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTERPUNKT | 244 | 14,1 g | 22,2 g | 11,6 g |
| Pizza mit extra Fleisch, dicke Kruste | 278 | 13,3 g | 26,6 g | 13 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheeseburger (McDonalds)?
100 g of Cheeseburger (McDonalds) has 270 kcal. 1 Cheeseburger (110 g): about 297 kcal.
Is Cheeseburger (McDonalds) high in protein?
Cheeseburger (McDonalds) contains 13,5 g of protein per 100 g (27 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14,9 g in 1 Cheeseburger (110 g). About 20 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Burger, that is in the lowest quarter (median 17,9 g).
How many carbs are in Cheeseburger (McDonalds)?
Cheeseburger (McDonalds) has 25,5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,9 g of fiber and 5,2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Cheeseburger (McDonalds)?
Cheeseburger (McDonalds) contains 12,9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5,8 g is saturated (29 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Cheeseburger (McDonalds) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (55 % DV), Selen (41 % DV), Thiamin (B1) (27 % DV), Vitamin B6 (22 % DV) and Niacin (B3) (22 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Cheeseburger (McDonalds)?
100 g contains 628 mg of sodium, 27 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated 31. Oktober 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. November 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706892. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 31. Oktober 2024. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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