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McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Calories
Beef burger with cheese
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
257
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
20.8g
· 32%
Protein
14.9g
· 23%
Fat
12.9g
· 45%
Fiber
1g
McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B12
0.85µg · 35% DV
B3
3.4mg · 21% DV
B2
0.19mg · 15% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
Minerals
Selenium
19µg · 35% DV
Phosphorus
221mg · 32% DV
Zinc
3mg · 27% DV
Sodium
564mg · 25% DV
McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Processed?
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Fat Profile
SATURATED
5.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.05g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10.3:1).
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McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese provides 257.4 kcal per 100 g. Total calories depend on the weight of the portion eaten.
How much protein is in McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
It contains 14.9 g of protein per 100 g. It is compatible with an omnivore diet.
Does McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese contain carbohydrates?
Yes. It contains 20.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese contains 12.9 g of fat per 100 g.
Is McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese high in fiber?
It provides 1 g of fiber per 100 g. Its fiber content is lower than its protein and carbohydrate content.
What is the glycemic index of McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
Its glycemic index is 45. The listed GI value for this product is 45.
Can McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese fit an omnivore diet?
Yes, it is listed as compatible with an omnivore diet. Those tracking intake can use its per-100-g values of 257.4 kcal, 20.8 g carbohydrates, and 12.9 g fat.
Does McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese contain gluten?
Yes. Gluten is listed as an allergen for this product, so it may not be suitable for people with a gluten allergy or sensitivity.
Does McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese contain dairy?
Yes. Dairy is listed as an allergen, which should be considered by people with a dairy allergy.
Is McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese ultra-processed?
Yes, it is classified as ultra-processed. Its listed allergens are gluten, dairy, and sesame.
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