Calories in McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER

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McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER contains 244 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item (171 g) provides about 417 kcal.

Roughly 42% of its calories come from fat, with 36% from carbohydrates and 23% 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 53% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 28% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 26% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

244kcal per 100 g
14.1 gprotein
22.2 gcarbohydrates
11.6 gfat
417kcal in 1 item (171 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories I 244 kcal
Total fat C 11.6 g 15%
Saturated fat C 4 g 20%
Cholesterol C 39 mg 13%
Sodium I 427 mg 19%
Total carbohydrates C 22.2 g 8%
Dietary fiber C 1.6 g 6%
Total sugars C 5.1 g
Protein C 14.1 g 28%
Vitamin C C 0.9 mg1%
Thiamin (B1) C 0.18 mg15%
Riboflavin (B2) C 0.34 mg26%
Niacin (B3) C 4.5 mg28%
Folate (B9) C 56 µg14%
Vitamin B12 C 1.3 µg53%
Calcium C 84 mg6%
Iron C 2.4 mg13%
Magnesium C 22 mg5%
Phosphorus C 124 mg10%
Potassium C 227 mg5%
Zinc C 2.7 mg24%
Copper C 0.11 mg12%
Manganese C 0.2 mg9%

% 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: 36%Fat: 42%244kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 23%
  • Carbohydrates 36%
  • Fat 42%

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 B1253%Niacin (B3)28%Riboflavin (B2)26%Zinc24%Thiamin (B1)15%Folate (B9)14%Iron13%Copper12%Phosphorus10%Manganese9%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein14.1 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
  • Fiber1.6 gabove the median for fast foods (median 1.4 g)
  • Sugars5.1 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
  • Fat11.6 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
  • Saturated fat4 gabove the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
  • Sodium427 mgin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water50.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat C0.28 g
Sugars and starch (6)
Sucrose C0.22 g
Glucose C1.9 g
Fructose C2.2 g
Lactose C0.07 g
Maltose C0.73 g
Galactose C0 g
Other components (4)
Water C50.4 g
Ash C1.8 g
Energy I1,021 kJ
Vitamin A, IU C56 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, Cheeseburger 263 13 g 27.8 g 11.8 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, crispy chicken, bacon, and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise 257 15.4 g 22.6 g 11.8 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
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
Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments 256 15.7 g 22.1 g 11.6 g
Quarter Pounder (McDonalds) 256 15.7 g 22.1 g 11.6 g
LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Meat and Vegetable Pizza, Regular Crust 243 12.1 g 23.1 g 11.4 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 244 kcal. 1 item (171 g): about 417 kcal.

Is mcDONALD'S high in protein?

McDONALD'S contains 14.1 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.1 g in 1 item (171 g). About 23% 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 22.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 5.1 g of sugars.

How much fat is in mcDONALD'S?

McDONALD'S contains 11.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4 g is saturated (20% 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 (53% DV), Niacin (B3) (28% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (26% DV), zinc (24% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in mcDONALD'S?

100 g contains 427 mg of sodium, 19% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does mcdonald's have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, mcDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER has 244 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 170321. 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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