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    Calories in McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese

    520 calories per 1 burger (199g) · 30g protein · 42g carbs · 26g fat

    520calories in 1 burger (199g)
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving size 1 burger (199g)
    Calories
    520
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 26g33%
    Saturated Fat 12g60%
    Cholesterol 100mg33%
    Sodium 1090mg47%
    Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
    Dietary Fiber 2g7%
    Total Sugars 10g
    Protein 30g
    Calcium23%
    Iron25%
    Potassium9%

    *The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

    Macro Breakdown

    How Does McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Fit Your Diet?

    % of 2,000 cal/day26%
    520 cal
    % of 150g protein/day20%
    30g protein

    High protein - 30g/100g supports muscle building and satiety.

    High fat - 26g/100g. Healthy fats are fine; watch total calorie intake.

    High sodium - 1090mg/100g. Consider this if managing blood pressure.

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    Compare with Similar Foods

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    McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheeseyou520
    McDonald's Big Mac550View
    McDonald's Cheeseburger300View
    McDonald's McChicken400View

    All values per 100g.

    Burn Off 520 Calories

    How long to burn 1 burger (199g) of McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese

    155 lbs (70 kg)
    100 lbs300 lbs

    Walking

    Casual pace ~5 km/h

    2h 7m

    at 155 lbs

    Running

    Moderate pace ~9 km/h

    55 min

    at 155 lbs

    Cycling

    Moderate effort ~20 km/h

    1h 5m

    at 155 lbs

    Estimates based on MET values (ACSM). Actual calorie burn varies with fitness level, terrain, and intensity.Steps Calculator →

    Is McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Healthy?

    Higher protein than the Big Mac; still high in sodium.

    520kcal
    Calories / 100g
    30g
    Protein / 100g
    2g
    Fiber / 100g
    1090mg
    Sodium / 100g

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    Frequently Asked Questions - McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese

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