Calories in Quarter Pounder (McDonalds)
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Quarter Pounder (McDonalds) contains 256 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cheeseburger (170 g) provides about 435 kcal.
Roughly 41% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from carbohydrates and 25% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in burgers on FoodFactly, where the median is 288 kcal per 100 g across 62 foods.
100 g provides 69% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 45% of the Daily Value for selenium and 29% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
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 | 256 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Cholesterol C | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium C | 374 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22.1 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 3.7 g | |
| Protein C | 15.7 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.06 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin K C | 5 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.7 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 31 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.7 µg | 69% |
| Choline C | 33.3 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 87 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 121 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 225 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 3 mg | 28% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 24.8 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 35%
- Fat 41%
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
- Protein15.7 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber1.1 gabove the median for burgers (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars3.7 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 2.9 g)
- Fat11.6 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 15.8 g)
- Saturated fat4.8 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 6.5 g)
- Sodium374 mgbelow the median for burgers (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 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 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.35 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.5 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.44 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.057 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 26 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 668 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 21 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 48.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 13 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 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, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments | 256 | 15.7 g | 22.1 g | 11.6 g |
| Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles | 250 | 16.3 g | 20.9 g | 11.2 g |
| CHICK-FIL-A, chicken sandwich | 249 | 16.3 g | 20.9 g | 11.2 g |
| Fish sandwich, NFS | 252 | 15.3 g | 22.8 g | 11 g |
| Fast foods, crispy chicken, bacon, and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise | 257 | 15.4 g | 22.6 g | 11.8 g |
| Fast foods, roast beef sandwich, plain | 244 | 15.2 g | 22.2 g | 10.3 g |
| ARBY'S, roast beef sandwich, classic | 242 | 15.2 g | 22.2 g | 10.3 g |
| Club sandwich on white, with cheese | 241 | 15.8 g | 20.6 g | 10.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in quarter Pounder (McDonalds)?
100 g of quarter Pounder (McDonalds) has 256 kcal. 1 cheeseburger (170 g): about 435 kcal.
Is quarter Pounder (McDonalds) high in protein?
Quarter Pounder (McDonalds) contains 15.7 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26.7 g in 1 cheeseburger (170 g). About 25% 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 quarter Pounder (McDonalds)?
Quarter Pounder (McDonalds) has 22.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 3.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in quarter Pounder (McDonalds)?
Quarter Pounder (McDonalds) contains 11.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.8 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does quarter Pounder (McDonalds) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (69% DV), selenium (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), zinc (28% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in quarter Pounder (McDonalds)?
100 g contains 374 mg of sodium, 16% 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 2706898. 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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