McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Nutrition Facts
One serving of McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese (1 serving) has 520 calories, 30g of protein, 42g of carbohydrates (40g net carbs), 26g of fat and 1,140mg of sodium.
About 23% of its calories come from protein, 32% from carbs and 45% from fat.
How it compares with other burgers
Among 10 items in Burgers, it ranks #6 for fewest calories and #3 for most protein.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac | 580 | 25g | 45g | 34g | 1,060mg |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 520 | 30g | 42g | 26g | 1,140mg |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 740 | 48g | 43g | 42g | 1,360mg |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe | 630 | 30g | 44g | 37g | 1,210mg |
| McDouble | 390 | 22g | 32g | 20g | 920mg |
| Daily Double | 490 | 22g | 30g | 31g | 810mg |
| Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 630 | 36g | 43g | 35g | 1,470mg |
| Cheeseburger | 300 | 15g | 31g | 13g | 720mg |
| Double Cheeseburger | 440 | 25g | 34g | 24g | 1,120mg |
| Hamburger | 250 | 12g | 30g | 9g | 510mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving
Calories520
% Daily Value*
- Total Fat 26g
- 33%
- Saturated Fat 12g
- 60%
- Trans Fat 1.5g
- Cholesterol 95mg
- 32%
- Sodium 1,140mg
- 50%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g
- 15%
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- 7%
- Total Sugars 10g
- Protein 30g
- 60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Figures are estimates from published restaurant data; actual portions vary by location.
Source: McDonald's official Nutrition Calculator (US), read in the browser, checked November 2026.