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A McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese contains 513 calories per 1 item 7.1 oz (199g), with 29.1g protein, 39.6g carbs and 28.3g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.
McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per serving (199g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 513 kcal | 258 kcal |
| Protein | 29.1g | 14.6g |
| Carbohydrates | 39.6g | 19.9g |
| of which Sugars | 9.8g | 4.9g |
| Fat | 28.3g | 14.2g |
| of which Saturates | 11.1g | 5.6g |
| Fibre | 2.8g | 1.4g |
| Sodium | 1152mg | 579.0mg |
| Potassium | 436mg | 219.0mg |
| Calcium | 287mg | 144.0mg |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 2.1mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 0.8mg |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0.0µg |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.8mg | 0.4mg |
% 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.
- High in protein (29% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of fat (18% DV)
- A good source of calcium (11% DV)
- A good source of iron (12% DV)
- High in riboflavin (B2) (31% DV) — an excellent source
- High in saturated fat (28% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- High in sodium (25% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 13% DV
- Protein: 29% DV
- Carbohydrates: 7% DV
- Fibre: 5% DV
- Fat: 18% DV
- Saturated fat: 28% DV
- Sodium: 25% DV
- Potassium: 5% DV
- Calcium: 11% DV
- Iron: 12% DV
- Vitamin C: 1% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 31% DV
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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 Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
A McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese contains 513 calories per 1 item 7.1 oz.
Is a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese unhealthy?
A McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 513 calories and 28.3g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.
Similar items by calorie count
Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's quarter pounder with cheese by calories per 100g:
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese (this page) | 258 kcal | 14.6g | 19.9g | 14.2g |
| McDonald's Big Mac | 257 kcal | 11.8g | 20.1g | 15.0g |
| Domino's 14″ Cheese Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 257 kcal | 10.8g | 33.2g | 9.0g |
| Wendy's Jr. Hamburger, with Cheese | 256 kcal | 13.1g | 25.0g | 11.5g |
| Burger King Premium Fish Sandwich | 260 kcal | 10.3g | 26.7g | 12.4g |
| Papa John's 14″ Cheese Pizza, Original Crust | 260 kcal | 11.5g | 32.7g | 9.2g |
| Digiorno Pizza, Cheese Topping, Rising Crust, Frozen | 256 kcal | 12.8g | 31.8g | 8.6g |
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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).