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McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
5

Double Quarter Pounder

McDonald's - Double Quarter Pounder has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

The food contains 16.43g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 16.79 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and high in trans fats.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 5, for McDonald's - Double Quarter Pounder, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs25%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A35.7 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin C2.1 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium107.1 mg10.7%Top 30%High
Iron2.3 mg12.5%Top 30%High
Sodium475 mg19.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.4 g5.5%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.8 g33.6%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.3 g22%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.8 g33.9%Top 30%High
Total Trans Fatty Acids1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 730 Calories from Fat 360

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 40 g 61.5%

Saturated Fat 19 g 95%

Trans Fat 3 g

Cholesterol 160 mg 53.3%

Sodium 1330 mg 55.4%

Total Carbohydrates 46 g 15.3%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 9 g

Protein 47 g 94%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 10%

Calcium 30% Iron 35%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://calorielab.com/restaurants/mcdonalds/double-quarter-pounder/1/6 Embed Table:

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