
McDonald'sQuarter Pounder with Cheese
Watch the sodium.
1 × 540 cal = 540 cal
Here's what this means for your daily nutrition
Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.
% Daily Value*
* 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.
Ingredients
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Frequently asked questions
Is the McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese healthy?
The McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese earns a Nom Score of C (56/100). Watch the sodium.
How many calories are in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
The McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 540 calories, with 31g protein, 42g carbs, 10g sugar, and 1120mg sodium.
What is in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
The McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese is made from 7 components: Sesame Seed Bun, Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty, Pasteurized Process American Cheese (2), Ketchup, Mustard, Pickle Slices, Slivered Onions. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.
Is the McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese gluten-free?
No — the allergen information for the McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese lists wheat or gluten.
Does the McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese contain artificial additives?
The McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, azodicarbonamide.
What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).
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