USDA Standard Reference · Fast Foods
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese
Nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim from USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 170719).
- 258
- Calories
- 14.6g
- Protein
- 19.9g
- Carbs
- 14.2g
- Fat
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.
What This Food Tells Us
McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese is catalogued in the USDA FoodData Central database under FDC ID 170719 as a usda standard reference entry, belonging to the "Fast Foods" food group. Each 199g serving delivers 258 calories, broken down into 14.6g protein, 14.2g fat, and 19.9g carbohydrates. This macronutrient profile shapes how the food contributes to daily energy needs and fits into different eating patterns.
Looking deeper at the nutrient density, this item provides 1.4g of dietary fiber (5% of the 28g daily reference) per 100g alongside 4.9g of total sugars and 579mg of sodium (25% of the 2,300mg daily limit). By calorie share, protein supplies 23%, fat 50%, and carbohydrates 31% of total energy, useful when matching a food to goals like muscle building, weight management, or blood-sugar balance. Notable micronutrient strengths include Sodium, Na at 25% DV.
The per-100g standardization above lets you evaluate this food against any dietary framework, from Mediterranean to ketogenic. All figures originate from USDA laboratory analysis or manufacturer-submitted label data under the FDC USDA Standard Reference program. USDA stores values at a 100g standardization to enable apples-to-apples comparison; this page surfaces both the per-serving FDA-label values (matching the package) and the per-100g basis when they differ. Use the Similar Foods section below to see 6 nutritionally comparable items, or browse the full "Fast Foods" category for context. For a broader view, the nutrition guides linked below explain how to read daily values, compare foods fairly, and spot hidden sugars that routine label reading misses.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
At 258 calories per 100g, McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese gets 23% of its calories from protein , 50% from fat , and 31% from carbohydrates.
With 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100g (5% DV), it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.
Notable micronutrients include Sodium, Na (25% DV).
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.
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 →
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 19.9 G | 0% |
| Energy | 258.0 KCAL | — |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.4 G | 0% |
| Protein | 14.6 G | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 G | — |
| Total lipid (fat) | 14.2 G | 0% |
| Ash | 2.4 G | — |
| Energy | 1079.0 kJ | — |
| Fructose | 1.9 G | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 G | — |
| Glucose | 1.6 G | — |
| Lactose | 0.6 G | — |
| Maltose | 0.6 G | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 G | — |
| Water | 48.9 G | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Folate, total | 51.0 UG | — |
| Niacin | 3.9 MG | — |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | — |
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | — |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.3 UG | — |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.8 MG | — |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 144.0 MG | 11% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.1 MG | 12% |
| Potassium, K | 219.0 MG | 5% |
| Sodium, Na | 579.0 MG | 25% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | — |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 MG | — |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.2 MG | — |
| Phosphorus, P | 161.0 MG | — |
| Vitamin A, IU | 280 IU | — |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.6 MG | — |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 47.0 MG | 16% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 5.6 G | 0% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.6 G | — |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.4 G | — |
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central October 2024 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.