USDA Standard Reference · Fast Foods
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170719, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 258
- Caloriesmoderate density
- 14.6g
- Proteinhigh · 29% DV
- 19.9g
- Carbsmoderate · 7% DV
- 14.2g
- Fatgood source · 18% DV
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese contains 258 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 14.6g of protein, 14.2g of fat, and 19.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Standard Reference database, refreshed July 2026.
- More protein than 61% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese carries 14.6g of protein per 100g, more than 61% of USDA whole foods.
- 14.6g
- protein per 100g
- Top 39%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 258
- calories per 100g
- 1.4g
- 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.
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese contains 258 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 14.6g of protein, 14.2g of fat, and 19.9g of carbohydrates per 100g. Dietary fiber: 1.4g. 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.
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. McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese is catalogued there as FDC ID 170719, a usda standard reference entry, in the "Fast Foods" food group. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Standard Reference 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.
Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below, or browse the whole Fast Foods group for context.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.
At 5% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Allergen indicators
Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:
- Milk
Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
258 kcal = 13% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
How McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese compares to Fast Foods
Per 100 g, against the average across all fast foods foods in USDA FoodData Central.
76% Higher in protein than 76% of fast foods on record.
Category averages computed live across the USDA Fast Foods group. Compare against a specific food →
Where McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese ranks on protein
Its 14.6g 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 - McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
15 Top 39% higher than 61% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026
Where McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese sits among Fast Foods
Plotted by protein and calorie percentile among the 312 Fast Foods foods with both values, not raw amounts, so foods of very different sizes compare fairly.
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese: 76th protein percentile, 46th calorie percentile among Fast Foods foods
Read the chart as text
- Fast foods, nachos, with cheese: Protein percentile 11, Calorie percentile 94
- CHICK-FIL-A, Chick-n-Strips: Protein percentile 93, Calorie percentile 29
- SUBWAY, cold cut sub on white bread with lettuce and tomato: Protein percentile 27, Calorie percentile 23
- BURGER KING, french fries: Protein percentile 4, Calorie percentile 68
- KFC, biscuit: Protein percentile 17, Calorie percentile 96
- POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed: Protein percentile 96, Calorie percentile 18
- DIGIORNO Pizza, supreme topping, rising crust, frozen, baked: Protein percentile 43, Calorie percentile 43
- Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell: Protein percentile 19, Calorie percentile 28
- School Lunch, pizza, BIG DADDY'S LS 16" 51% Whole Grain Rolled Edge Turkey Pepperoni Pizza, frozen: Protein percentile 68, Calorie percentile 39
- SUBWAY, roast beef sub on white bread with lettuce and tomato: Protein percentile 51, Calorie percentile 7
- WENDY'S, french fries: Protein percentile 7, Calorie percentile 81
- KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading: Protein percentile 75, Calorie percentile 97
- POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Thigh, meat and skin with breading: Protein percentile 89, Calorie percentile 87
- Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, pepperoni topping, thin crust: Protein percentile 73, Calorie percentile 91
- PIZZA HUT 14" Cheese Pizza, Stuffed Crust: Protein percentile 52, Calorie percentile 61
- Fast foods, breakfast burrito, with egg, cheese, and sausage: Protein percentile 35, Calorie percentile 66
- Fast foods, biscuit, with sausage: Protein percentile 22, Calorie percentile 96
- DOMINO'S 14" Cheese Pizza, Crunchy Thin Crust: Protein percentile 54, Calorie percentile 80
- Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, meat and vegetable topping, regular crust: Protein percentile 33, Calorie percentile 37
- McDONALD'S, BIG MAC (without Big Mac Sauce): Protein percentile 60, Calorie percentile 32
- Fast foods, miniature cinnamon rolls: Protein percentile 15, Calorie percentile 98
- Fast foods, biscuit, with egg and bacon: Protein percentile 38, Calorie percentile 84
- Fast foods, burrito, with beans, cheese, and beef: Protein percentile 15, Calorie percentile 15
- PIZZA HUT 14" Cheese Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust: Protein percentile 47, Calorie percentile 63
- McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese: Protein percentile 76, Calorie percentile 46
Read the chart
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese ranks at the 76th percentile for protein and the 46th percentile for calories among Fast Foods foods (n=312). That places it in the "low-cal, high-protein" quadrant, an efficient choice within this category.
- Fast foods, nachos, with cheese: 11th protein percentile, 94th calorie percentile
- CHICK-FIL-A, Chick-n-Strips: 93rd protein percentile, 29th calorie percentile
- SUBWAY, cold cut sub on white bread with lettuce and tomato: 27th protein percentile, 23rd calorie percentile
- BURGER KING, french fries: 4th protein percentile, 68th calorie percentile
- KFC, biscuit: 17th protein percentile, 96th calorie percentile
- POPEYES, Fried Chicken, Mild, Thigh, meat only, skin and breading removed: 96th protein percentile, 18th calorie percentile
- DIGIORNO Pizza, supreme topping, rising crust, frozen, baked: 43rd protein percentile, 43rd calorie percentile
- Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell: 19th protein percentile, 28th calorie percentile
- School Lunch, pizza, BIG DADDY'S LS 16" 51% Whole Grain Rolled Edge Turkey Pepperoni Pizza, frozen: 68th protein percentile, 39th calorie percentile
- SUBWAY, roast beef sub on white bread with lettuce and tomato: 51st protein percentile, 7th calorie percentile
- WENDY'S, french fries: 7th protein percentile, 81st calorie percentile
- KFC, Fried Chicken, ORIGINAL RECIPE, Skin and Breading: 75th protein percentile, 97th calorie percentile
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 | 19.9 G | 7% |
| Energy | 258 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 G | 5% |
| Protein | 14.6 G | 29% |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.2 G | 18% |
| Ash | 2.4 G | |
| Energy | 1079.0 kJ | |
| Fructose | 1.9 G | |
| Galactose | 0.00 G | |
| Glucose | 1.6 G | |
| Lactose | 0.55 G | |
| Maltose | 0.63 G | |
| Sucrose | 0.19 G | |
| Water | 48.9 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Folate, total | 51.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 4 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.3 UG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 1 MG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 144 MG | 11% |
| Iron, Fe | 2 MG | 12% |
| Potassium, K | 219 MG | 5% |
| Sodium, Na | 579 MG | 25% |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22 MG | |
| Manganese, Mn | 0 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 161 MG | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 280 IU | |
| Zinc, Zn | 3 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 47 MG | 16% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.6 G | 28% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.6 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.43 G |
Key takeaways
- McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese delivers 14.6g of protein per 100g, more than 61% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 258 calories per 100g - about at or above the fast foods average of 253. Compare fast foods
Nearby Foods
Foods in the same category with similar calorie content, useful for swaps, substitutions, and side-by-side comparison.
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Similar Protein Content
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WENDY'S, Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich
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Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170719) — USDA Standard Reference 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.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.