McDonald's - McDONALD'S, DOUBLE QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.
The food contains 14.43g 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 16.96 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. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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 12, for McDonald's - McDONALD'S, DOUBLE QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 25% | |
| Calories from Fat | 54% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 21% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Niacin
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 200 IU | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin C | 0.61 mg | 1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0.14 mg | 9.5% | Top 30% | High |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 mg | 16.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Niacin | 4.2 mg | 21.1% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 106 mg | 10.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Phosphorus | 165 mg | 16.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 242 mg | 6.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 476 mg | 19.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Zinc | 3.3 mg | 22.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Manganese | 0.14 mg | 7.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 4.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sugars | 3.5 g | |||
| Sucrose | 0.1 mg | |||
| Glucose | 1.2 mg | |||
| Fructose | 1.4 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0.4 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0.5 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17 g | 33.9% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 24.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |||
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 1 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 734 Calories from Fat 409
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.4 g 69.8%
Saturated Fat 18.1 g 90.5%
Trans Fat 2.9 g
Cholesterol 159.6 mg 53.2%
Sodium 1332.8 mg 55.5%
Total Carbohydrates 40.4 g 13.5%
Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11.2%
Sugars 9.8 g
Protein 47.5 g 95%
Vitamin A 11.2% Vitamin C 2.8%
Calcium 29.7% Iron 33.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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