Calories in Mcdonalds Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Serving Size: 1 burger (100.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 520.0
  • Total Fat 20.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 7.0 g
  • Cholesterol 67.0 mg
  • Sodium 730.0 mg
  • Potassium 388.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 38.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.7 g
  • Sugars 9.0 g
  • Protein 24.0 g
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 2.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 105.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 2.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 20.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

At 520.0 calories per serving (1 burger (100.0g)), Mcdonalds Quarter Pounder with Cheese is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (20.0g, 42.1% of calories), including 7.0g of saturated fat. One thing to note: a single serving contains 730.0mg of sodium (32% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.


Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Calorie ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.


% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Mcdonalds Quarter Pounder with Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 520.0 kcal 26%
Total Fat 20.0 g 26%
Saturated Fat 7.0 g 35%
Cholesterol 67.0 mg 22%
Sodium 730.0 mg 32% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate 38.0 g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g 10%
Protein 24.0 g 48% ✅
Vitamin C 2.0 mg 2%
Calcium 105.0 mg 8%
Iron 2.0 mg 11%
Potassium 388.0 mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Calorie Analysis

Mcdonalds Quarter Pounder with Cheese accounts for 26% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 42.1% of the calories.

Fat 42.1%
Carbs 35.5%
Protein 22.4%
Fat 42.1% Carbs 35.5% Protein 22.4%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 520.0 calories in Mcdonalds Quarter Pounder with Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 39.3 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 89.7 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 56.9 min
HIIT 48.2 min
Golf (Walking with Clubs) 80.3 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.



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