McDonald's · Burgers
Quarter Pounder with Cheese Calories & Nutrition
A quarter-pound beef patty with two slices of cheese, onions and pickles on a sesame bun.
Goby Health ScoreModerate
52/100
Nutrition per 1 burger (199g)
- Calories
- 520kcal
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbs
- 42g
- Fat
- 26g
- Fiber
- 3g
- Sugar
- 10g
- Sodium
- 1140mg
Allergens
WheatMilkSesame
How a Quarter Pounder with Cheese fits into your day
Percentages are based on US daily values for a 2,000-calorie diet. The sugar figure is total sugar compared with the 50g daily limit for added sugars, so treat it as an upper estimate.
- Calories26%520 kcal of 2,000 kcal
- Sugar20%10g of 50g added-sugar limit
- Sodium50%1140mg of 2,300mg
- Fat33%26g of 78g
Of the 4 McDonald's items in our database, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese ranks 4 of 4 from lowest to highest in calories.
Lighter swaps at McDonald's
- Egg McMuffin — 310 kcal (210 fewer), 3g sugar, 17g protein
- McChicken — 400 kcal (120 fewer), 5g sugar, 14g protein
- Chicken McNuggets (10 piece) — 410 kcal (110 fewer), 0g sugar, 23g protein
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
A Quarter Pounder with Cheese (1 burger (199g)) from McDonald's has 520 calories.
How much protein is in a Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
It contains 30g of protein, 42g of carbs and 26g of fat.
How many carbs and how much sugar are in a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
It has 42g of carbohydrates, including 10g of sugar, and 3g of fiber.
Is the McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese healthy?
Goby AI scores it 52/100 (Moderate). It is high in sodium, so pair it with lower-sodium choices the rest of the day.