McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Top nutrition facts for McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 258 kcal |
| Glycemic load ⓘ Glycemic Load (GL) is a metric that measures both the quality (Glycemic Index) and quantity of carbohydrates in a specific serving of food to estimate its impact on blood sugar levels. It is calculated as: (GI × Carbs in grams) / 100. | 0 (low) |
| Net carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 19 g |
| 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. | 6.1 (acidic) |
Trans fat ⓘHigher in Trans fat content than 96% of foods
Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 88% of foods
Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 86% of foods
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 84% of foods
Saturated fat ⓘHigher in Saturated fat content than 81% of foods
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of mcDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 258 | |
| Calories in 1 item 7.1 oz | 513 | 199 g |
Extra Nutrition facts for McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese
| Protein per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of protein you get from 100 calories of this food, calculated as (protein in g ÷ calories) × 100. | 5.7 g |
| Calories per 10 g protein ⓘ Shows how many calories you need to eat from this food to get 10 g of protein, calculated as (calories ÷ protein in g) × 10. | 177 kcal |
| Weight per 100 calories ⓘ Shows how many grams of this food equal 100 kcal—higher grams mean a larger portion for the same calories. | 39 g |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio ⓘ (monounsaturated + polyunsaturated) / saturated, ≥2 broadly recommended by major guidelines for heart health | 0.89 |
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0µg of 900µg
0%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
2.4mg of 90mg
2.7%
Vitamin B1:
0.49mg of 1mg
41%
Vitamin B2:
1.1mg of 1mg
82%
Vitamin B3:
12mg of 16mg
72%
Vitamin B5:
0mg of 5mg
0%
Vitamin B6:
0mg of 1mg
0%
Folate:
153µg of 400µg
38%
Vitamin B12:
3.8µg of 2µg
158%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 29%
14.6 g of 50 g
14.6 g (29% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 22%
14.2 g of 65 g
14.2 g (22% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 7%
20 g of 300 g
20 g (7% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
48.9 g of 2,000 g
48.9 g (2% of DV )
Other:
2.3 g
2.3 g
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
5.6 g
Monounsaturated fat:
4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.43 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.19 g
Glucose:
1.6 g
Fructose:
1.9 g
Lactose:
0.55 g
Maltose:
0.63 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese
Sugar:
4.9 g
Fiber:
1.4 g
Other:
14 g
All nutrients for McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% | 37% |
5.5 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 15g | 35% | 35% |
5.2 times more than Broccoli
|
| Calories per 10 g protein | 177kcal | N/A | 55% | |
| Weight per 100 calories | 39g | N/A | 64% | |
| Protein per 100 calories | 5.7g | N/A | 42% | |
| Fats | 14g | 22% | 25% |
2.3 times less than Cheese
|
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 0.89 | N/A | 79% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% | 35% |
66.3 times less than Lemon
|
| Carbs | 20g | 7% | 35% |
1.4 times less than Rice
|
| Net carbs | 19g | N/A | 34% |
2.9 times less than Chocolate
|
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% | 33% |
7.9 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 22mg | 5% | 46% |
6.4 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% | 12% |
1.2 times more than Milk
|
| Potassium | 219mg | 6% | 51% |
1.5 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 2.1mg | 26% | 34% |
1.2 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Sugar | 4.9g | N/A | 28% |
1.8 times less than Coca-Cola
|
| Fiber | 1.4g | 6% | 38% |
1.7 times less than Orange
|
| Copper | 0.1mg | 11% | 40% |
1.5 times less than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 2.6mg | 24% | 26% |
2.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 161mg | 23% | 44% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 579mg | 25% | 16% |
1.2 times more than White bread
|
| Manganese | 0.17mg | 8% | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 14% | 31% |
1.6 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.35mg | 27% | 14% |
2.7 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 3.9mg | 24% | 36% |
2.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3µg | 53% | 26% |
1.8 times more than Pork
|
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | 21% |
1.2 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans fat | 0.85g | N/A | 4% |
17.5 times less than Margarine
|
| Saturated fat | 5.6g | 28% | 19% |
Equal to Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.6g | N/A | 26% |
2.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.43g | N/A | 57% |
108.9 times less than Walnut
|
| Fructose | 1.9g | 2% | 4% |
3.1 times less than Apple
|
NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
22%
Total Fat
14g
26%
Saturated Fat 5.6g
0
Trans Fat
0g
16%
Cholesterol 47mg
25%
Sodium 579mg
6.7%
Total Carbohydrate
20g
5.6%
Dietary Fiber
1.4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
15g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
144mg
14%
Iron
2.1mg
26%
Potassium
219mg
6.4%
*
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
References
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