McDonald’s Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Price, Nutrition, Allergen

  • 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).

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Nutritional Facts

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calories520 Cal
Total Fat26 g33%
Saturated Fat12 g62%
Trans Fat1.5 g
Cholesterol95 mg32%
Sodium1,140 mg50%
Total Carbs42 g15%
Dietary Fiber2 g9%
Total Sugars10 g
Added Sugars8 g16%
Protein30 g
Calcium190 mg15%
Iron4 mg25%
Potassium420 mg8%
Vitamin D0 mcg0%

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.