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How Many Calories in a McDonald's Cheeseburger?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

313
calories per 1 item 4 oz
263 calories per 100g

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15.5gProtein
33.1gCarbs
14.0gFat
1.3gFibre
grams
313kcal
15.5gprotein
33.1gcarbs
14.0gfat
1.3gfibre

A McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 313 calories per 1 item 4 oz (119g), with 15.5g protein, 33.1g carbs and 14.0g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.

McDonald's Cheeseburger Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer serving (119g)Per 100g
Calories313 kcal263 kcal
Protein15.5g13.0g
Carbohydrates33.1g27.8g
of which Sugars7.4g6.2g
Fat14.0g11.8g
of which Saturates5.2g4.4g
Fibre1.3g1.1g
Sodium745mg626.0mg
Potassium238mg200.0mg
Calcium199mg167.0mg
Iron2.9mg2.4mg
Vitamin C0.7mg0.6mg
Vitamin A0µg0.0µg
Selenium0µg0µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.4mg0.3mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in a McDonald's Cheeseburger?

A McDonald's Cheeseburger contains 313 calories per 1 item 4 oz.

Is a McDonald's Cheeseburger unhealthy?

A McDonald's Cheeseburger has 313 calories and 14.0g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.

Similar items by calorie count

Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's cheeseburger by calories per 100g:

ItemCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
McDonald's Cheeseburger (this page)263 kcal13.0g27.8g11.8g
Little Caesars 14″ Cheese Pizza, Large Deep Dish Crust263 kcal12.6g30.1g10.2g
McDonald's Hamburger264 kcal12.9g30.3g10.1g
McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese262 kcal17.0g14.4g16.2g
Burger King Hamburger261 kcal14.8g26.8g10.6g
Domino's 14″ Cheese Pizza, Ultimate Deep Dish Crust265 kcal10.8g33.5g9.8g
Little Caesars 14″ Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust265 kcal13.4g31.5g9.5g

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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).