- Price: $6.39
- Calories: 520 Cal
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The iconic Quarter Pounder® with Cheese from McDonald’s features:
- A ¼ lb. of 100% fresh beef*
- Cooked hot and juicy when you order
- Seasoned simply with salt and pepper
- Topped with slivered onions, tangy pickles, ketchup, mustard, and two slices of melty American cheese
- All served on a toasted sesame seed bun
There are 520 calories in one Quarter Pounder® with Cheese.
No artificial flavors, preservatives or colors from artificial sources (except for the pickle).
Order using Mobile Order & Pay, or get it delivered via McDelivery®. Earn rewards points in the McDonald’s app with every order.
Nutritional Facts
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calories | 520 Cal | – |
Total Fat | 26 g | 33% |
Saturated Fat | 12 g | 62% |
Trans Fat | 1.5 g | – |
Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% |
Sodium | 1,140 mg | 50% |
Total Carbs | 42 g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 9% |
Total Sugars | 10 g | – |
Added Sugars | 8 g | 16% |
Protein | 30 g | – |
Calcium | 190 mg | 15% |
Iron | 4 mg | 25% |
Potassium | 420 mg | 8% |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg | 0% |
Ingredients Breakdown
Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty
- Ingredients: 100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders
- Seasoned With: Salt, Black Pepper
Quarter Pound Bun
- Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% or Less: Sesame Seeds, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Vinegar, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Rice), Sunflower and/or Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Dough Conditioners (DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Mono and Diglycerides, Enzymes), Modified Food Starch
- Contains: Wheat, Sesame
Pasteurized Process American Cheese
- Ingredients: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added
- Contains: Milk, Soy
Ketchup
- Ingredients: Tomato Concentrate From Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Natural Flavors
Pickle Slices
- Ingredients: Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Extractives of Turmeric (Color)
Onions
- Ingredients: Onions
Mustard
- Ingredients: Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice Extractive
Allergen Information
- Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Milk, Soy
F.A.Q. About McDonald’s Quarter Pounder® with Cheese
Q1: What are the ingredients in a Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
A: It includes a ¼ lb. 100% beef patty, ketchup, mustard, pickles, onions, American cheese, and a sesame seed bun.
Q2: How many calories are in a Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
A: A single Quarter Pounder with Cheese contains 520 calories.
Q3: Is the beef patty made with real beef?
A: Yes. McDonald’s Quarter Pounder uses 100% USDA-inspected real beef with no fillers or additives.
Q4: Is the burger made to order?
A: Yes, the beef patty is cooked fresh on a flat iron grill when you order.
Q5: Can I customize my Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
A: Absolutely! You can remove ingredients or add extras like bacon or lettuce depending on availability.