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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Fair nutrient density 21/100
How many beneficial nutrients McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
30% from carbs
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Carbs 30%20.0 g per serving
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Fat 48%14.2 g per serving
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Protein 22%14.6 g per serving
What McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glucose | 1.6 g | — |
| Fructose | 1.9 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.6 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.6 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.8 g | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.6 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | ~ | — |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.9 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | — |
| Folate (B9) | 51.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3 mcg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 144.0 mg | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | |
| Magnesium | 22.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 161.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 219.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 579.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 2.6 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 47.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 2.4 g | — |
About McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese
The hamburger is one of the world's most iconic foods, a sandwich built around a cooked patty of ground beef tucked inside a soft, round bun. Believed to have taken its modern form in the United States, it has become a global fast-food and backyard-grill staple. The patty is seasoned and griddled, grilled, or fried, then dressed with an endless range of toppings such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, bacon, and condiments like ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise.
A hamburger supplies protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the beef, though its calories, fat, and sodium climb with rich toppings and large portions. It ranges from simple diner burgers to gourmet, stacked, and regional styles, and it inspires countless variations made with turkey, plant-based patties, and more. It is best cooked to a safe internal temperature for food safety. Choose fresh, well-marbled ground beef for the juiciest results, and cook hamburgers promptly, keeping raw meat well chilled until it hits the heat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese?
There are 258 calories in 100 g of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, or about 513 calories in 1 item 7.1 oz (199 g).
How much protein is in McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese?
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese contains 14.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese?
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese has 20.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese?
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese provides 14.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese a good source of?
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin B12 (53% DV), Protein (29% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (27% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV) and Zinc (24% DV) and a good source of Thiamin (B1), Folate (B9), Phosphorus, Iron, Calcium and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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