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 burgers on FoodFactly (288 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 41% of the Daily Value for selenium 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% |
| Folate (B9) C | 39 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 55% |
| Choline C | 33.4 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 123 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 142 mg | 11% |
| Potassium C | 184 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper C | 0.098 mg | 11% |
| Selenium 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 burgers (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber1.9 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars5.2 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 2.9 g)
- Fat12.9 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 15.8 g)
- Saturated fat5.8 gbelow the median for burgers (median 6.5 g)
- Sodium628 mgin the top quarter of burgers (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)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat 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 |
| Linoleic acid (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-carotene C | 55 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,000 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 22 µg |
| Retinol C | 50 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 45.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 19 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments | 270 | 13.5 g | 25.5 g | 12.9 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments and vegetables | 254 | 13.1 g | 25 g | 11.5 g |
| Cheeseburger (Burger King) | 265 | 14 g | 23.7 g | 12.3 g |
| Egg sandwich on bagel, with sausage | 274 | 12.8 g | 26.2 g | 13.1 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27.8 g | 11.8 g |
| Pizza with extra meat, medium crust | 274 | 13.8 g | 26.6 g | 12.4 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER | 244 | 14.1 g | 22.2 g | 11.6 g |
| Pizza with extra meat, thick crust | 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 burgers, 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), selenium (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 October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 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 October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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