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Nutritional Profile of McDonald's Quarter Pounder
We got 50 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for McDonald's Quarter Pounder.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for four nutrients.
These are
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks moderately (Top 500) for 14 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folic Acid (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Fast Foods) shows that it ranks top-of-the-line (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for three additional nutrients:
- Vitamin D (D2 + D3) (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- beta-Cryptoxanthin (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of McDonald's Quarter Pounder
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
Secondly you'll find a lipid (fat) profile that shows you the content of saturated, mono-, and polyunsaturated fatty acids.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
After the overview this macronutrient profile provided let's dive deeper and take a look at the lipid (fat) profile!
Lipid (fat) profile of McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Lipids (fats) are a major part of the macronutrients in your food.
Lipids (fats), are divided into saturated and unsaturated fats. The unsaturated fats are then in turn divided into mono-, and polyunsaturated fats.
Here's a lipid (fat) profile to give you a sense of how the content of each type of fat compare to each other.
Figure 2. Lipid (fat) profile of McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: McDonald's Quarter Pounder
In food category: Fast Foods
| Carbohydrates (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 22.1 g | 6.3 g | 180 | 1035 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.1 g | 311.8 mg | 42 | 247 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 3.7 g | 1 g | 165 | 1309 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 5.4 g | 1.5 g | 203 | 888 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.2 g | 334.5 mg | 416 | 1436 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 232 | 890 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 11.6 g | 3.3 g | 197 | 698 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 352 mg | 99.8 mg | 258 | 798 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 2.7 g | 776.8 mg | 188 | 818 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 1.5 g | 428.1 mg | 132 | 564 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 4.8 g | 1.4 g | 215 | 930 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 438 mg | 124.2 mg | 83 | 545 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 38 mg | 10.8 mg | 108 | 436 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 19 mg | 5.4 mg | 75 | 275 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 999 mg | 283.2 mg | 400 | 1410 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 105 mg | 29.8 mg | 306 | 851 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 57 mg | 16.2 mg | 7 | 108 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 15.7 g | 4.5 g | 121 | 448 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 31 µg | 8.8 µg | 115 | 424 |
| Folate, food | 9 µg | 2.6 µg | 63 | 280 |
| Folate, total | 22 µg | 6.2 µg | 93 | 367 |
| Folic Acid | 13 µg | 3.7 µg | 55 | 252 |
| Niacin | 4.7 mg | 1.3 mg | 132 | 804 |
| Riboflavin | 201 µg | 57 µg | 158 | 610 |
| Thiamin | 160 µg | 45.4 µg | 224 | 724 |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.7 µg | 0.5 µg | 24 | 562 |
| Vitamin B6 | 148 µg | 42 µg | 188 | 833 |
| Vitamin C | 300 µg | 85 µg | 99 | 620 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Carotene | 1 µg | 0.3 µg | 26 | 463 |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 60 µg | 17 µg | 184 | 638 |
| beta-Carotene | 26 µg | 7.4 µg | 112 | 1140 |
| beta-Cryptoxanthin | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 22 | 183 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 21 µg | 6 µg | 125 | 1013 |
| Lycopene | 668 µg | 189.4 µg | 113 | 484 |
| Phylloquinone | 5 µg | 1.4 µg | 147 | 874 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2 µg | 0.6 µg | 118 | 711 |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 20 | 162 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 87 mg | 24.7 mg | 177 | 458 |
| Copper, Cu | 101 µg | 28.6 µg | 99 | 748 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.7 mg | 490.4 µg | 134 | 748 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 24 mg | 6.8 mg | 34 | 323 |
| Phosphorus, P | 121 mg | 34.3 mg | 201 | 543 |
| Potassium, K | 225 mg | 63.8 mg | 137 | 673 |
| Selenium, Se | 24.8 µg | 7 µg | 73 | 443 |
| Sodium, Na | 374 mg | 106 mg | 364 | 775 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3 mg | 861.8 µg | 43 | 609 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 102 | 341 |
| Choline | 33.3 mg | 9.4 mg | 231 | 823 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 48.8 g | 13.8 g | 255 | 1648 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 256 kcal | 72.6 kcal | 108 | 432 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of McDonald's Quarter Pounder
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Cheeseburger | 170.0 g | 6.0 oz |
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| Mcdonald's | No of Nutrients |
(With Condiments, 1 Small Patty, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 57 |
(With Condiments, 1 Medium Patty, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 56 |
(With Condiments, 2 Small Patties, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 56 |
(With Condiments, 2 Small Patties, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 59 |
(With Condiments, 2 Small Patties, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 59 |
(With Condiments, 1 Small Patty, On Bun, From Fast Food / Restaurant) | 52 |
| 30 | |
| 23 | |
| 27 | |
| 31 | |
| 27 | |
| 48 | |
| 34 | |
(Without Big Mac Sauce) | 34 |
| 34 | |
| 72 | |
(With Syrup & Margarine) | 30 |
| 74 | |
| 35 | |
(With Condiments, 2 Medium Patties, On Bun) | 59 |
| 79 | |
| 83 | |
(Without Tartar Sauce) | 30 |
| 79 | |
| 38 | |
(Without Granola) | 37 |
| 73 | |
| 75 | |
| 55 | |
| 54 | |
(Plain) | 49 |
(With 2 Pats Margarine & Syrup) | 36 |
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| 72 | |
(Without Mayonnaise) | 30 |
| 55 | |
| 56 | |
| 34 | |
| 34 | |
(Crispy) | 94 |
(Grilled) | 88 |
| 51 | |
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| 117 | |
| 35 | |
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