Calories in McDONALD'S, DOUBLE QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese
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McDONALD'S, DOUBLE QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese contains 262 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item (280 g) provides about 734 kcal.
Roughly 54% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from protein and 21% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 70% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 30% of the Daily Value for zinc and 26% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories I | 262 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 16.2 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.5 g | 32% |
| Trans fat I | 1 g | |
| Cholesterol C | 57 mg | 19% |
| Sodium I | 476 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.4 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 3.5 g | |
| Protein C | 17 g | 34% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.13 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.2 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) C | 45 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.7 µg | 70% |
| Calcium C | 106 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 165 mg | 13% |
| Potassium C | 242 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper C | 0.091 mg | 10% |
| Manganese C | 0.13 mg | 6% |
% 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 21%
- Fat 54%
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
- Protein17 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars3.5 gabove the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat16.2 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat6.5 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium476 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water50.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.48 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose C | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose C | 1.2 g |
| Fructose C | 1.4 g |
| Lactose C | 0.39 g |
| Maltose C | 0.45 g |
| Galactose C | 0 g |
Other components (4)
| Water C | 50.3 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 2.1 g |
| Energy I | 1,096 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 200 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-FISH | 282 | 11.3 g | 26.4 g | 14.6 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27.8 g | 11.8 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 |
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 foods, cheeseburger; double, large patty; with condiments | 272 | 17 g | 14.4 g | 16.2 g |
| Double cheeseburger (Burger King) | 278 | 16.3 g | 16.9 g | 15.7 g |
| Fast Foods, cheeseburger; double, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise | 253 | 15.5 g | 12.6 g | 15.6 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger, double, regular patty and bun, with condiments | 282 | 16.2 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger; double, regular patty; with condiments | 282 | 16.2 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
| Double cheeseburger (McDonalds) | 282 | 16.2 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
| McDouble (McDonalds) | 282 | 16.2 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
| BURGER KING, Double Cheeseburger | 282 | 16.8 g | 17.4 g | 16.1 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 262 kcal. 1 item (280 g): about 734 kcal.
Is mcDONALD'S high in protein?
McDONALD'S contains 17 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 47.5 g in 1 item (280 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S has 14.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 3.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?
McDONALD'S contains 16.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.5 g is saturated (32% 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 (70% DV), zinc (30% DV), Niacin (B3) (26% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) and phosphorus (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?
100 g contains 476 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mcdonald's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, mcDONALD'S, DOUBLE QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese has 262 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 172066. 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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