McDonald's - Quarter Pounder With Cheese \u00ae has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 19.65g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 14.61 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 18, for McDonald's - Quarter Pounder With Cheese \u00ae, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 22% | |
| Calories from Fat | 49% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 29% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
- Very high in Sodium
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 624.9 mg | 26% | Top 30% | High |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 6.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 4.5 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29.2% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 22.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 32.8% | Top 30% | High |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29 g 44.6%
Saturated Fat 13 g 65%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 95 mg 31.7%
Sodium 1240 mg 51.7%
Total Carbohydrates 39 g 13%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 9 g
Protein 29 g 58%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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