Calories in Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)
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Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds) contains 269 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cheeseburger (200 g) provides about 538 kcal.
Roughly 48% of its calories come from fat, with 29% from carbohydrates and 23% 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 73% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 45% of the Daily Value for selenium and 26% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 269 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.4 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 7 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol C | 48 mg | 16% |
| Sodium C | 591 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.7 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 3.6 g | |
| Protein C | 15.2 g | 30% |
| Vitamin A C | 51 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.4 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.12 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.1 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.093 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 24 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.8 µg | 73% |
| Choline C | 37.7 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 179 mg | 14% |
| Iron C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 183 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 223 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 2.8 mg | 26% |
| Copper C | 0.075 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 24.7 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 29%
- Fat 48%
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
- Protein15.2 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber1.2 gabove the median for burgers (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars3.6 gabove the median for burgers (median 2.9 g)
- Fat14.4 gbelow the median for burgers (median 15.8 g)
- Saturated fat7 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 6.5 g)
- Sodium591 mgin the top quarter of burgers (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 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 | 0.19 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.066 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.049 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.73 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.46 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.078 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.049 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 47 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 810 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 17 µg |
| Retinol C | 47 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 48.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 12 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 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, large patty; with condiments | 269 | 15.2 g | 19.7 g | 14.4 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese | 258 | 14.6 g | 20 g | 14.2 g |
| Corned beef sandwich on white, with cheese | 274 | 14.7 g | 22.5 g | 13.7 g |
| McDONALD'S, Double Cheeseburger | 282 | 15.5 g | 18.8 g | 16.1 g |
| Corned beef sandwich on wheat, with cheese | 273 | 15.6 g | 20.9 g | 13.9 g |
| Egg sandwich on English muffin, with bacon | 255 | 14.1 g | 18.6 g | 13.7 g |
| Double cheeseburger (Burger King) | 278 | 16.3 g | 16.9 g | 15.7 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger, double, regular patty and bun, with condiments | 282 | 16.2 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)?
100 g of quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds) has 269 kcal. 1 cheeseburger (200 g): about 538 kcal.
Is quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds) high in protein?
Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds) contains 15.2 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 30.4 g in 1 cheeseburger (200 g). About 23% 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 with cheese (McDonalds)?
Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds) has 19.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)?
Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds) contains 14.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7 g is saturated (35% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (73% DV), selenium (45% DV), zinc (26% DV), Niacin (B3) (25% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)?
100 g contains 591 mg of sodium, 26% 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 2706900. 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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