McDonald'sMcDonald'sQuarter Pounder with Cheese
The McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 520 calories, with 30g protein, 42g carbs, 10g sugar, and 1140mg sodium.
Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.
520
Calories
30g
Protein
42g
Carbs
1140mg
Sodium
Nutrition verified June 2026 against official published data from McDonald's.
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How much is this, really?
Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15
1 × 520 cal = 520 cal
Here's what this means for your daily nutrition
50%
60%
20%
Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.
By the numbers
Nutrition & Nom Score
Nutrition Facts
Calories
520
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
26g33%
Saturated Fat
12g60%
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
95mg32%
Sodium
1140mg50%
Total Carbohydrates
42g15%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
10g
Protein
30g60%
* 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.
Nom Score BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
219.2 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.3 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.9 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
520 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.4 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.8 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).
What's inside
Ingredients
Sesame Seed Bun
Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Dough Conditioners (May Contain One or More of: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide, Mono and Diglycerides, Ethoxylated Monoglycerides, Monocalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Guar Gum, Calcium Peroxide), Sorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate and/or Sodium Propionate (Preservatives), Soy Lecithin, Sesame Seed. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY LECITHIN.
Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty
100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders. Prepared With Grill Seasoning (Salt, Black Pepper).
Pasteurized Process American Cheese (2)
Milk, Cream, Water, Cheese Culture, Sodium Citrate, Contains 2% or Less of: Salt, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, Enzymes, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Natural Flavor (Dairy Source), Color Added, Soy Lecithin (Added for Slice Separation). CONTAINS: MILK AND SOY LECITHIN.
Ketchup
Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Natural Flavors (Plant Source).
Mustard
Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice Extractive.
Pickle Slices
Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavors (Plant Source), Polysorbate 80, Extractives of Turmeric (Color).
Slivered Onions
Onions.
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