USDA Survey

Cheeseburger (McDonalds)

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706892, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.

270
Caloriesmoderate density
13.5g
Proteinhigh · 27% DV
25.5g
Carbsmoderate · 9% DV
12.9g
Fatgood source · 17% DV
270 calories per 100g

Cheeseburger (McDonalds) contains 270 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 13.5g of protein, 12.9g of fat, and 25.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 59% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Cheeseburger (McDonalds) carries 13.5g of protein per 100g, more than 59% of USDA whole foods.

13.5g
protein per 100g
Top 41%
protein vs USDA whole foods
270
calories per 100g
1.9g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

Cheeseburger (McDonalds) contains 270 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 13.5g of protein, 12.9g of fat, and 25.5g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.9g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

High Sodium

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Cheeseburger (McDonalds) is catalogued there as FDC ID 2706892, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.

By the per-100g standardization, Cheeseburger (McDonalds) reads as high sodium within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Cheeseburger (McDonalds) balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 7% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Note: at 628mg per 100g (27% of the 2,300mg daily limit), this food is relatively high in sodium. Those monitoring salt intake should factor this in.

Allergen indicators

No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 100g Amount per serving Calories 270 % Daily Value* Total Fat 13g 17% Saturated Fat 6g 29% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 39mg 13% Sodium 628mg 27% Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 5g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 13g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 123mg 9% Iron 2mg 13% Potassium 184mg 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.

Values per 100g

Macro Breakdown

270
Calories per 100g

270 kcal = 14% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%14of 2,000 kcal
270 kcal = 14% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 13.5gF: 12.9gC: 25.5g
13.5g
Protein
27% DV
12.9g
Total Fat
17% DV
25.5g
Carbs
9% DV
1.9g
Fiber
7% DV
5.2g
Sugar
no FDA DV
628mg
Sodium
27% DV

Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.

Where Cheeseburger (McDonalds) ranks on protein

Its 13.5g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Cheeseburger (McDonalds) vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

13 Top 41% higher than 59% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). Below this entry. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). This entry sits in this band. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 25.5 G
9%
Energy 270 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.9 G
7%
Protein 13.5 G
27%
Total Sugars 5.2 G
Total lipid (fat) 12.9 G
17%
Alcohol, ethyl 0.00 G
Caffeine 0 MG
Theobromine 0 MG
Water 45.8 G

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Choline, total 33 MG
Folate, DFE 39.0 UG
Folate, food 7.0 UG
Folate, total 26.0 UG
Folic acid 19.0 UG
Niacin 4 MG
Riboflavin 0 MG
Thiamin 0 MG
Vitamin B-12 1.3 UG
Vitamin B-12, added 0.0 UG
Vitamin B-6 0 MG
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0 MG
Vitamin E, added 0 MG
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 5.5 UG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 123 MG
9%
Iron, Fe 2 MG
13%
Potassium, K 184 MG
4%
Sodium, Na 628 MG
27%
Carotene, alpha 1.0 UG
Carotene, beta 55.0 UG
Copper, Cu 0 MG
Cryptoxanthin, beta 2.0 UG
Lycopene 1003.0 UG
Magnesium, Mg 23 MG
Phosphorus, P 142 MG
Retinol 50.0 UG
Selenium, Se 22.7 UG
Vitamin A, RAE 55.0 UG
Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0.1 UG
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0 MG
Zinc, Zn 2 MG

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 39 MG
13%
Fatty acids, total saturated 5.8 G
29%
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 5.0 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 1.4 G
MUFA 16:1 0.42 G
MUFA 18:1 4.5 G
MUFA 20:1 0.03 G
MUFA 22:1 0.01 G
PUFA 18:2 1.2 G
PUFA 18:3 0.12 G
PUFA 18:4 0.03 G
PUFA 20:4 0.02 G
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.00 G
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.00 G
SFA 10:0 0.08 G
SFA 12:0 0.10 G
SFA 14:0 0.58 G
SFA 16:0 3.0 G
SFA 18:0 1.6 G
SFA 4:0 0.09 G
SFA 6:0 0.06 G
SFA 8:0 0.04 G

Other

Nutrient Amount % DV
Lutein + zeaxanthin 22.0 UG

Key takeaways

  • Cheeseburger (McDonalds) delivers 13.5g of protein per 100g, more than 59% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 270 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high sodium patterns.

Nearby Foods

Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.

→ Compare Cheeseburger (McDonalds) side-by-side with Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds) and Whopper with cheese (Burger King)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Cheeseburger (McDonalds)?
Cheeseburger (McDonalds) contains 270 calories per 100g. It has 13.5g of protein, 12.9g of fat, and 25.5g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Cheeseburger (McDonalds)?
Per 100g, Cheeseburger (McDonalds) has 13.5g protein (20% of calories), 12.9g fat, and 25.5g carbs. Fiber: 1.9g. Sugar: 5.2g.
How much sodium is in Cheeseburger (McDonalds)?
Cheeseburger (McDonalds) contains 628mg of sodium per 100g, which is 27% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Cheeseburger (McDonalds) high in fiber?
Cheeseburger (McDonalds) contains 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is 7% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Cheeseburger (McDonalds) keto-friendly?
Cheeseburger (McDonalds) has 25.5g of carbs per 100g (38% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Cheeseburger (McDonalds) good for a diet?
Cheeseburger (McDonalds) has 270 calories per 100g. Fat content: 12.9g.
How does Cheeseburger (McDonalds) compare to other foods?
Cheeseburger (McDonalds) provides 270 calories and 13.5g protein per 100g. That is 20 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706892) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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