McDonald's Quarter Pounder nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for McDonald's Quarter Pounder
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 244 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 21 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 item (171 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 5.1 (acidic) |
Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 79% of foods
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 76% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 75% of foods
Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 71% of foods
Fats ⓘHigher in Fats content than 70% of foods
McDonald's Quarter Pounder calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 244 | |
| Calories in 1 item | 417 | 171 g |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
168IU of 5,000IU
3.4%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
2.7mg of 90mg
3%
Vitamin B1:
0.55mg of 1mg
46%
Vitamin B2:
1mg of 1mg
79%
Vitamin B3:
13mg of 16mg
83%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Folate:
168µg of 400µg
42%
Vitamin B12:
3.8µg of 2µg
160%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 28%
14.1 g of 50 g
14.1 g (28% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 18%
11.6 g of 65 g
11.6 g (18% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
22.2 g of 300 g
22.2 g (7% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
50.4 g of 2,000 g
50.4 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.8 g
1.8 g
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
4 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.28 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
1.9 g
Fructose:
2.2 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
0.73 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Sugar:
5.1 g
Fiber:
1.6 g
Other:
15 g
All nutrients for McDonald's Quarter Pounder per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% | 39% |
5.2 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 14g | 34% | 35% |
5 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 12g | 18% | 30% |
2.9 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 1% | 43% |
58.9 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 21g | N/A | 31% |
2.6 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 22g | 7% | 32% |
1.3 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% | 39% |
9.6 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | 54% |
6.4 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% | 25% |
1.5 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 227mg | 7% | 53% |
1.5 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 2.4mg | 30% | 29% |
1.1 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 5.1g | N/A | 47% |
1.7 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% | 42% |
1.5 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.11mg | 12% | 49% |
1.3 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 24% | 33% |
2.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 124mg | 18% | 58% |
1.5 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 427mg | 19% | 24% |
1.1 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% | 48% |
298.3 times less than Carrot
|
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | 52% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 15% | 36% |
1.5 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.34mg | 26% | 21% |
2.6 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 4.5mg | 28% | 37% |
2.2 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 53% | 38% |
1.8 times more than Pork
|
| Folate | 56µg | 14% | 33% |
1.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans Fat | 0.72g | N/A | 47% |
20.6 times less than Margarine
|
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% | 30% |
1.5 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2g | N/A | 36% |
2.3 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.28g | N/A | 73% |
166.7 times less than Walnut
|
| Fructose | 2.2g | 3% | 83% |
2.7 times less than Apple
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
18%
Total Fat
12g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
0
Trans Fat
0g
13%
Cholesterol 39mg
19%
Sodium 427mg
7.4%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
6.4%
Dietary Fiber
1.6g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
14g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
84mg
8.4%
Iron
2.4mg
30%
Potassium
227mg
6.7%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
McDonald's Quarter Pounder nutrition infographic
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References
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