Calories in McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger
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McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger contains 263 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 Punkt 4 oz (119 g) provides about 313 kcal.
Roughly 41 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 39 % from fat and 19 % from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for Fast Foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 36 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 25 % of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 20 % of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 263 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11,8 g | 15 % |
| Saturated fat C | 4,4 g | 22 % |
| Cholesterol C | 35 mg | 12 % |
| Sodium I | 626 mg | 27 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 27,8 g | 10 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 1,1 g | 4 % |
| Total sugars C | 6,2 g | |
| Protein C | 13 g | 26 % |
| Vitamin C C | 0,6 mg | 0,7 % |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,22 mg | 19 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,26 mg | 20 % |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4 mg | 25 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 59 µg | 15 % |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0,86 µg | 36 % |
| Calcium C | 167 mg | 13 % |
| Eisen C | 2,4 mg | 13 % |
| Magnesium C | 20 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphor C | 140 mg | 11 % |
| Kalium C | 200 mg | 4 % |
| Zink C | 1,9 mg | 17 % |
| Kupfer C | 0,097 mg | 11 % |
| Mangan C | 0,23 mg | 10 % |
% 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 19 %
- Carbohydrates 41 %
- Fat 39 %
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 gabove the median for Fast Foods (median 12,1 g)
- Fiber1,1 gbelow the median for Fast Foods (median 1,4 g)
- Sugars6,2 gin the top quarter of Fast Foods (median 3,4 g)
- Fat11,8 gbelow the median for Fast Foods (median 12,1 g)
- Saturated fat4,4 gabove the median for Fast Foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium626 mgabove the median for Fast Foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45 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 | 3,6 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 0,36 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Saccharose C | 0,24 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose C | 2 g |
| Fruktose C | 2,6 g |
| Lactose C | 0,54 g |
| Maltose C | 0,84 g |
| Galactose C | 0 g |
Other components (4)
| Wasser C | 45 g |
|---|---|
| Asche C | 2,5 g |
| Energie I | 1.100 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IE C | 243 IU |
Other forms of McDONALD'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISCH | 282 | 11,3 g | 26,4 g | 14,6 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTERPUNKT | 244 | 14,1 g | 22,2 g | 11,6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hamburger | 264 | 12,9 g | 30,3 g | 10,1 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER mit Käse | 258 | 14,6 g | 20 g | 14,2 g |
| McDONALD'S, GROSSER MAC | 257 | 11,8 g | 20,1 g | 15 g |
| McDONALD'S, pommes frites | 323 | 3,4 g | 42,6 g | 15,5 g |
| McDONALD'S, Chicken Biscuit im südlichen Stil | 304 | 11,9 g | 30,6 g | 14,9 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAPPE, Knusprig | 275 | 11,5 g | 23,2 g | 15,1 g |
| McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAPPE, Gegrillt Cooked | 222 | 13,8 g | 18,4 g | 10,3 g |
| McDONALD'S, Wurst McGRIDDLES | 312 | 8,4 g | 31,3 g | 17,8 g |
| McDONALD'S, Wurst, Eier und Käse McGRIDDLES | 283 | 10,8 g | 22 g | 17,7 g |
| McDONALD'S, Vanille Reduzierte Fett Eiscreme Kegel | 162 | 4,2 g | 26,4 g | 4,9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food, cheeseburger, einfach, regelmäßiger Patty, mit Würzmitteln und Gemüse | 254 | 13,1 g | 25 g | 11,5 g |
| PAPA JOHN'S 14 Pepperoni Pizza, Original Crust | 275 | 12 g | 30 g | 11,9 g |
| Eiersandwich auf Bagel, mit Speck | 268 | 13,7 g | 29,4 g | 10,5 g |
| Fast Food, hamburger, einfach, regelmäßiges Patty; mit Gewürzen | 263 | 13,3 g | 29,6 g | 10,2 g |
| Hamburger (McDonalds) | 263 | 13,3 g | 29,6 g | 10,2 g |
| BURGER KÖNIG, Hamburger | 261 | 14,9 g | 26,8 g | 10,6 g |
| Fast Food, cheeseburger, einfach, regelmäßiger Patty, mit Würzmitteln | 270 | 13,5 g | 25,5 g | 12,9 g |
| Cheeseburger (McDonalds) | 270 | 13,5 g | 25,5 g | 12,9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in McDONALD'S?
100 g of McDONALD'S has 263 kcal. 1 Punkt 4 oz (119 g): about 313 kcal.
Is McDONALD'S high in protein?
McDONALD'S contains 13 g of protein per 100 g (26 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15,4 g in 1 Punkt 4 oz (119 g). About 19 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Fast Foods, that is above the median (median 12,1 g).
How many carbs are in McDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S has 27,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,1 g of fiber and 6,2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in McDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 11,8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4,4 g is saturated (22 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does McDONALD'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (36 % DV), Niacin (B3) (25 % DV), Riboflavin (B2) (20 % DV), Thiamin (B1) (19 % DV) and Zink (17 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in McDONALD'S?
100 g contains 626 mg of sodium, 27 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does McDONALD'S have the same nutrition Not specified and Cooked?
No. Per 100 g, McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger has 263 kcal, while McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAPPE, Gegrillt has 222 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1. April 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170320. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1. April 2019. Imported 6. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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