Calories in Quarter Pounder with Cheese (McDonald's)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of Quarter Pounder with Cheese (McDonald's) contains 258 kcal, with 14.6 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrate and 14.2 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 whole, about 198 g — is roughly 511 kcal.
That is a fairly calorie-dense food, so portion size matters.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 whole (198 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 258 kcal | 511 kcal |
| Protein | 14.6 g | 28.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g | 39.5 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 9.7 g |
| Fibre | 1.4 g | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 14.2 g | 28.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.6 g | 11.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 93 mg |
| Sodium | 579 mg | 1,146 mg |
| Potassium | 219 mg | 434 mg |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 285 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg | 1.6 mg |
| Water | 49 g | 97 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 whole | 198 g | 511 | 28.9 g | 39.5 g | 28.2 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 65 | 3.6 g | 5 g | 3.6 g |
| 50 g | 129 | 7.3 g | 10 g | 7.1 g |
| 100 g | 258 | 14.6 g | 20 g | 14.2 g |
| 150 g | 387 | 21.9 g | 29.9 g | 21.3 g |
| 200 g | 516 | 29.2 g | 39.9 g | 28.4 g |
| 250 g | 645 | 36.5 g | 49.9 g | 35.6 g |
| 300 g | 774 | 43.8 g | 59.9 g | 42.7 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For Quarter Pounder with Cheese (McDonald's) the split is:
- Protein: 14.6 g × 4 = 58 kcal — 22% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 20 g × 4 = 80 kcal — 30% of calories
- Fat: 14.2 g × 9 = 128 kcal — 48% of calories
- The energy in Quarter Pounder with Cheese (McDonald's) is spread fairly evenly across protein, carbohydrate and fat.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 80 g.
What actually changes the number
A Quarter Pounder with Cheese is about 510 kcal, with 30 g of protein — the beef makes it more filling per calorie than a Big Mac. The double version is around 740.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of Quarter Pounder with Cheese as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
100 g of Quarter Pounder with Cheese (McDonald's) contains 258 kcal (14.6 g protein, 20 g carbohydrate, 14.2 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
A typical serving of Quarter Pounder with Cheese — 1 whole, about 198 g — has roughly 511 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
Quarter Pounder with Cheese (McDonald's): 14.6 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of Quarter Pounder with Cheese equals 200 kcal?
At 258 kcal per 100 g, about 80 g of Quarter Pounder with Cheese equals 200 kcal.
Can I track Quarter Pounder with Cheese by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies Quarter Pounder with Cheese on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 170719: "McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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