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A McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 417 calories per 1 item (171g), with 24.1g protein, 38.0g carbs and 19.8g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.
McDonald's Quarter Pounder Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per serving (171g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 417 kcal | 244 kcal |
| Protein | 24.1g | 14.1g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.0g | 22.2g |
| of which Sugars | 8.7g | 5.1g |
| Fat | 19.8g | 11.6g |
| of which Saturates | 6.8g | 4.0g |
| Fibre | 2.7g | 1.6g |
| Sodium | 730mg | 427.0mg |
| Potassium | 388mg | 227.0mg |
| Calcium | 144mg | 84.0mg |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 2.4mg |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 0.9mg |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0.0µg |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5mg | 0.3mg |
% 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.
- High in protein (28% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of fat (15% DV)
- A good source of iron (13% DV)
- High in riboflavin (B2) (23% DV) — an excellent source
- High in saturated fat (20% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 12% DV
- Protein: 28% DV
- Carbohydrates: 8% DV
- Fibre: 6% DV
- Fat: 15% DV
- Saturated fat: 20% DV
- Sodium: 19% DV
- Potassium: 5% DV
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Iron: 13% DV
- Vitamin C: 1% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 23% 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?
A McDonald's Quarter Pounder contains 417 calories per 1 item.
Is a McDonald's Quarter Pounder unhealthy?
A McDonald's Quarter Pounder has 417 calories and 19.8g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.
Similar items by calorie count
Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's quarter pounder by calories per 100g:
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Quarter Pounder (this page) | 244 kcal | 14.1g | 22.2g | 11.6g |
| Domino's 14″ Extravaganzza Feast Pizza, Classic Hand-Tossed Crust | 244 kcal | 10.3g | 25.7g | 11.1g |
| McDonald's Premium Crispy Chicken Ranch Blt Sandwich | 244 kcal | 14.7g | 24.9g | 9.6g |
| Wendy's Jr. Hamburger, without Cheese | 243 kcal | 12.6g | 28.4g | 8.8g |
| Pizza Hut 12″ Super Supreme Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 243 kcal | 10.9g | 25.6g | 10.7g |
| Little Caesars 14″ Original Round Meat and Vegetable Pizza, Regular Crust | 243 kcal | 12.1g | 23.1g | 11.3g |
| McDonald's Filet-O-Fish (without Tartar Sauce) | 243 kcal | 12.5g | 31.1g | 7.6g |
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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).