Quarter Pounder with Cheese
McDonald's

Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Watch the sodium.

540
Calories
31g
Protein
42g
Carbs
1120mg
Sodium
Allergens
WheatSoyMilk
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Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 540 cal = 540 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

49%
Sodium1120mg
65%
Sat Fat13g
20%
Sugar10g

Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
540

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
28g36%
Saturated Fat
13g65%
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
100mg33%
Sodium
1120mg49%
Total Carbohydrates
42g15%
Dietary Fiber
3g11%
Total Sugars
10g
Protein
31g62%

* 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 Breakdown
NomScore
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
207.4 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.4 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.9 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
540 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.6 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.7 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%).

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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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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