Nutrition snapshot
- 520 calories
- 30g protein
- 42g carbs
- 26g fat
Restaurant nutrition
McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Calories and Nutrition
Quarter Pounder with Cheese is estimated at 520 calories with 30g protein, 42g carbs, and 26g fat.
- 520 kcal
- 30g protein
- Higher-protein fast food choice when fries and soda are skipped
Quick answer
The Quarter Pounder with Cheese delivers stronger protein per calorie than the Big Mac because there is no third bun and no special sauce mass. It is one of the better protein-to-calorie picks on the standard menu.
Context
What to keep in mind before ordering
Best fit
Higher-protein fast food choice when fries and soda are skipped
Watch-out
A standard medium fries adds about 320 kcal and a 16 oz Coke adds 200 kcal.
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