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Mcdonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese

SR Legacy·Comprehensive Reference Data

McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese

Fast Foods

A 100g serving covers 53% of the daily recommended Vitamin B12, making Mcdonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese one of the more concentrated dietary sources of this nutrient. Macronutrients distribute relatively evenly across protein (14.6g), fat (14.2g), and carbohydrates (19.9g) per 100g. Mcdonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese packs 258 calories per 100g, placing it on the energy-dense side — a small serving goes a long way. Sodium is notably high at 579mg per 100g (25% DV), relevant for anyone on a low-sodium or DASH diet. Nutritionally broad, Mcdonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese delivers meaningful amounts of 14 different vitamins and minerals above 10% of daily value.

Calories258KCAL
Protein14.6G
Fat14.2G
Carbs19.9G
Fiber1.4G

Calorie Distribution

266kcal
  • Protein22%14.6 g
  • Fat48%14.2 g
  • Carbs30%19.9 g

Serving Size

g

% Daily Value

per 100g serving · FDA 2020 reference

≤5% low6–19% moderate≥20% good source

Nutrition Facts per 100g

Water48.9G
Energy258KCAL
Protein14.6G
Total lipid (fat)14.2G
Carbohydrate, by difference19.9G
Fiber, total dietary1.4G
Total Sugars4.9G
Cholesterol47.0MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0.80MG
Thiamin0.16MG
Riboflavin0.35MG
Niacin3.9MG
Folate, total51.0UG
Vitamin B-121.3UG
Calcium, Ca144MG
Iron, Fe2.1MG
Magnesium, Mg22.0MG
Phosphorus, P161MG
Potassium, K219MG
Sodium, Na579MG
Zinc, Zn2.6MG
Copper, Cu0.10MG
Manganese, Mn0.17MG
Energy1079kJ
Ash2.4G
Sucrose0.19G
Glucose1.6G
Fructose1.9G
Lactose0.55G
Maltose0.63G
Galactose0G
Vitamin A, IU280IU
Fatty acids, total saturated5.6G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated4.6G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.43G

Common Serving Sizes

ServingCalProteinFatCarbs
item 7.1 oz (199g)51329g28.3g39.7g

Scaled from Mcdonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese's per-100g values using USDA portion data.

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Nutrient Highlights

  • Mcdonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese is a excellent source of Protein (29% DV) — see top foods ranked by Protein
  • Mcdonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese is a excellent source of Sodium (25% DV) — see top foods ranked by Sodium
  • Mcdonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese is a excellent source of Zinc (24% DV) — see top foods ranked by Zinc
  • Mcdonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese is a good source of Iron (12% DV) — see top foods ranked by Iron
  • Mcdonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese is a good source of Calcium (11% DV) — see top foods ranked by Calcium

Dietary Considerations

  • At 579mg of sodium per 100g, Mcdonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese should be consumed mindfully on a DASH or low-sodium diet. See the DASH Diet Guide.

Rankings Among 8,262 USDA Foods

  • Calcium: top 11% (#909 of 8,262)
  • Sodium: top 14% (#1,157 of 8,262)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories258
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.2G18%
Cholesterol 47.0MG16%
Sodium 579MG25%
Total Carbohydrate 19.9G7%
Dietary Fiber 1.4G5%
Total Sugars 4.9G
Protein 14.6G29%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 144MG11%
Iron 2.1MG12%
Potassium 219MG5%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Data Source

Data sourced from USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy. FDC ID: 170719.

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