Calories in McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger

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McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger contains 263 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item 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.

263kcal per 100 g
13 gprotein
27.8 gcarbohydrates
11.8 gfat
313kcal in 1 item 4 oz (119 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount 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 mg0.7%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.22 mg19%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.26 mg20%
Niacin (B3) C 4 mg25%
Folate (B9) C 59 µg15%
Vitamin B12 C 0.86 µg36%
Calcium C 167 mg13%
Iron C 2.4 mg13%
Magnesium C 20 mg5%
Phosphorus C 140 mg11%
Potassium C 200 mg4%
Zinc C 1.9 mg17%
Copper C 0.097 mg11%
Manganese C 0.23 mg10%

% 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%263kcal / 100 g
  • 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

Vitamin B1236%Niacin (B3)25%Riboflavin (B2)20%Thiamin (B1)19%Zinc17%Folate (B9)15%Iron13%Calcium13%Phosphorus11%Copper11%

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)
Monounsaturated fat C3.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat C0.36 g
Sugars and starch (6)
Sucrose C0.24 g
Glucose C2 g
Fructose C2.6 g
Lactose C0.54 g
Maltose C0.84 g
Galactose C0 g
Other components (4)
Water C45 g
Ash C2.5 g
Energy I1,100 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C243 IU

Other forms of McDONALD'S

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
McDONALD'S, FILET-O-FISH 282 11.3 g 26.4 g 14.6 g
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER 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 with Cheese 258 14.6 g 20 g 14.2 g
McDONALD'S, BIG MAC 257 11.8 g 20.1 g 15 g
McDONALD'S, french fries 323 3.4 g 42.6 g 15.5 g
McDONALD'S, Southern Style Chicken Biscuit 304 11.9 g 30.6 g 14.9 g
McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Crispy 275 11.5 g 23.2 g 15.1 g
McDONALD'S, RANCH SNACK WRAP, Grilled Cooked 222 13.8 g 18.4 g 10.3 g
McDONALD'S, Sausage McGRIDDLES 312 8.4 g 31.3 g 17.8 g
McDONALD'S, Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGRIDDLES 283 10.8 g 22 g 17.7 g
McDONALD'S, Vanilla Reduced Fat Ice Cream Cone 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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments and vegetables 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
Egg sandwich on bagel, with bacon 268 13.7 g 29.4 g 10.5 g
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; with condiments 263 13.3 g 29.6 g 10.2 g
Hamburger (McDonalds) 263 13.3 g 29.6 g 10.2 g
BURGER KING, Hamburger 261 14.9 g 26.8 g 10.6 g
Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments 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 item 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 item 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 zinc (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 WRAP, Grilled 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 April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170320. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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