Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Burgers · McDonald's menu
Illustrative stock photo of a similar dish — not the actual product.
The Quarter Pounder with Cheese is a Burgers item on the McDonald's menu, sampled at $5.79–$8.49, 520 calories and 30g of protein. Prices are sampled from published listings and vary by location.
Prices are sampled from published menu listings and vary by location — your store's price may differ.
520 Cal
Conflicting sources: Sodium differs across sources: 1,140 mg on the official panel vs 1,110 and 1,190 mg elsewhere. This page shows the official figure.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 520 | — |
| Total Fat | 26g | 33% |
| Sodium | 1140mg | 50% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 42g | 15% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
% Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA daily values); your needs may differ.
Protein is the main number to watch here — 60% of your daily value in this one item.
Where the calories come from (macro split): about 45% fat · 32% carbs · 23% protein.
Where these figures come from. Nutrition figures are transcribed from McDonald's published nutrition data as republished by independent menu sites (mcmenus.us, August 2026 sheet), cross-checked against mac-menus.com and mc-donaldsmenu.com, checked 27 Oct 2026. The top items, the fountain drinks and eight previously blank carbohydrate values were then verified against McDonald's own nutrition calculator the same day — all 11 top items matched exactly. Where sources disagree, the official figure is shown and the conflict is stated — never averaged, never silently picked.
Allergens
Contains:
Allergen data is compiled from published allergen information. Restaurants handle all major allergens, so cross-contamination is possible — always confirm in store if you have an allergy.
More from McDonald's
See the full McDonald's menu with prices, the McDonald's nutrition hub, or build a plate in the meal builder. To compare chains, read our Taco Bell vs McDonald's guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Quarter Pounder with Cheese at McDonald's?
Sampled price: $5.79–$8.49 (checked 27 Oct 2026). McDonald's publishes no national price list, so your local restaurant may charge more or less.
How many calories are in the Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
The Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 520 calories and 30g of protein.
What allergens does the Quarter Pounder with Cheese contain?
Recorded allergens for the Quarter Pounder with Cheese: Wheat, Sesame, Milk, Soy. Allergen information is compiled from published data; cross-contamination is possible in store, so tell the restaurant about any allergy.
Is the Quarter Pounder with Cheese gluten-free?
No — wheat is listed among the Quarter Pounder with Cheese's recorded allergens, so it is not a gluten-free item.
Similar items
- Big Mac — $5.99–$8.99, 580 Cal
- Chicken McNuggets (10 pc) — $5.49–$9.69, 410 Cal
- Egg McMuffin — $4.29–$5.64, 310 Cal
- Filet-O-Fish — $4.79–$7.19, 380 Cal