Calories in Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds)
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Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds) contains 269 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 Cheeseburger (200 g) provides about 538 kcal.
Roughly 48 % of its calories come from fat, with 29 % from carbohydrates and 23 % 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 73 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 45 % of the Daily Value for Selen and 26 % of the Daily Value for Zink.
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 | 269 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14,4 g | 18 % |
| Saturated fat C | 7 g | 35 % |
| Cholesterol C | 48 mg | 16 % |
| Sodium C | 591 mg | 26 % |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19,7 g | 7 % |
| Dietary fiber C | 1,2 g | 4 % |
| Total sugars C | 3,6 g | |
| Protein C | 15,2 g | 30 % |
| Vitamin A C | 51 µg | 6 % |
| Vitamin C C | 0,3 mg | 0,3 % |
| Vitamin D C | 0,1 µg | 0,5 % |
| Vitamin E C | 0,2 mg | 1 % |
| Vitamin K C | 4,4 µg | 4 % |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0,12 mg | 10 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0,26 mg | 20 % |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4,1 mg | 25 % |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0,093 mg | 5 % |
| Folat (B9) C | 24 µg | 6 % |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1,8 µg | 73 % |
| Cholin C | 37,7 mg | 7 % |
| Calcium C | 179 mg | 14 % |
| Eisen C | 1 mg | 6 % |
| Magnesium C | 26 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphor C | 183 mg | 15 % |
| Kalium C | 223 mg | 5 % |
| Zink C | 2,8 mg | 26 % |
| Kupfer C | 0,075 mg | 8 % |
| Selen C | 24,7 µg | 45 % |
% 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 23 %
- Carbohydrates 29 %
- Fat 48 %
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
- Protein15,2 gin the lowest quarter of Burger (median 17,9 g)
- Fiber1,2 gabove the median for Burger (median 0,9 g)
- Sugars3,6 gabove the median for Burger (median 2,9 g)
- Fat14,4 gbelow the median for Burger (median 15,8 g)
- Saturated fat7 gin the top quarter of Burger (median 6,5 g)
- Sodium591 mgin the top quarter of Burger (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48,4 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 | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett C | 1,3 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 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0,19 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0,066 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0,049 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0,11 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0,13 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0,73 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3,6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1,9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5,3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0,13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0,029 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0,46 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0,078 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0,049 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-Carotin C | 47 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopin C | 810 µg |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin C | 17 µg |
| Retinol C | 47 µg |
| Carotin, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Wasser C | 48,4 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol C | 0 g |
| Koffein C | 0 mg |
| Theobromin C | 0 mg |
| Folsäure C | 12 µg |
| Folat, Lebensmittel C | 4 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, große Patty; mit Gewürzen | 269 | 15,2 g | 19,7 g | 14,4 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER mit Käse | 258 | 14,6 g | 20 g | 14,2 g |
| Corned Beef Sandwich auf weiß, mit Käse | 274 | 14,7 g | 22,5 g | 13,7 g |
| McDONALD'S, Doppel-Cheeseburger | 282 | 15,5 g | 18,8 g | 16,1 g |
| Corned Beef Sandwich auf Weizen, mit Käse | 273 | 15,6 g | 20,9 g | 13,9 g |
| Egg Sandwich auf Englisch Muffin, mit Speck | 255 | 14,1 g | 18,6 g | 13,7 g |
| Double Cheeseburger (Burger King) | 278 | 16,3 g | 16,9 g | 15,7 g |
| Fast Food, cheeseburger, doppelt, regelmäßiges Patty und Brötchen, mit Würzmitteln | 282 | 16,2 g | 18 g | 16,2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds)?
100 g of Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds) has 269 kcal. 1 Cheeseburger (200 g): about 538 kcal.
Is Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds) high in protein?
Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds) contains 15,2 g of protein per 100 g (30 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 30,4 g in 1 Cheeseburger (200 g). About 23 % 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 Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds)?
Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds) has 19,7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1,2 g of fiber and 3,6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds)?
Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds) contains 14,4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7 g is saturated (35 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (73 % DV), Selen (45 % DV), Zink (26 % DV), Niacin (B3) (25 % DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (20 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Quarter Pounder mit Käse (McDonalds)?
100 g contains 591 mg of sodium, 26 % 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 2706900. 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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