A Quarter Pounder with Cheese contains 740 calories in the US and 518 calories in the UK per McDonald's official nutrition data. This calculator lets you select region, quantity, and meal add-ons for a total calorie count with full macro breakdown, exercise burn times, component ...
TOTAL CALORIES
740
kcal · 37% of 2,000 kcal daily reference
% of 2,000 kcal/day (FDA daily reference value)
NUTRITION FACTS · 1 QUARTER POUNDER (US)
Source: McDonald's official nutrition data. Values per burger × 1.
Exercise to burn 740 kcal
MET-based estimates for 70kg body weight. Actual burn varies by fitness level and intensity.
QUARTER POUNDER COMPONENT BREAKDOWN (US, 740 KCAL)
Beef patty (113g / 4oz)
Quarter pound of 100% beef — the defining feature. More than double the Big Mac patty weight.
370 kcal
50%
Sesame seed bun (large)
Larger bun than Big Mac — two sections only, no middle crown.
240 kcal
32%
American cheese (×2)
Two slices of processed cheese, one on each side of the patty.
60 kcal
8%
Ketchup + mustard
Ketchup is the primary condiment — no Big Mac sauce on a Quarter Pounder.
25 kcal
3%
Onion and pickles
Slivered onion and two pickle slices — virtually calorie-free.
8 kcal
1%
| Nutrient | Quarter Pounder | Big Mac | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 740 kcal | 590 kcal | +150 kcal |
| Protein | 42g | 25g | +17g |
| Fat | 42g | 34g | +8g |
| Sat. fat | 19g | 11g | +8g |
| Carbs | 40g | 46g | −6g |
| Sodium | 1,120mg | 1,040mg | +80mg |
| Weight | 228g | 219g | +9g |
Takeaway: the Quarter Pounder has 17g more protein but 150 more kcal. Better for protein goals; Big Mac is lower calorie.
| Meal option | Calories | % of 2,000 kcal/day |
|---|---|---|
| Quarter Pounder | 740 kcal | 37% |
| Quarter Pounder + Medium fries | 1,060 kcal | 53% |
| Quarter Pounder + Large fries | 1,230 kcal | 62% |
| Quarter Pounder + Medium Coke | 940 kcal | 47% |
| Quarter Pounder + Large Coke | 1,030 kcal | 52% |
| Quarter Pounder + Medium fries + Coke | 1,260 kcal | 63% |
| Quarter Pounder + Large fries + Coke | 1,520 kcal | 76% |
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Calories in Quarter Pounder with Cheese · US: 740 kcal · UK: 518 kcal · Source: McDonald's official nutrition data · Values may vary by location