Calories in Mcdonalds Quarter Pounder with Cheese

📏 Serving Size: 1 burger (100.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

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
Vitamins & Minerals
  • 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: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 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.

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📊 % 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
Calories520.0 kcal26%
Total Fat20.0 g26%
Saturated Fat7.0 g35%
Cholesterol67.0 mg22%
Sodium730.0 mg32% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate38.0 g14%
Dietary Fiber2.7 g10%
Protein24.0 g48% ✅
Vitamin C2.0 mg2%
Calcium105.0 mg8%
Iron2.0 mg11%
Potassium388.0 mg8%

* 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
Handball 51.5 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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