McDonald's - McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Riboflavin and Niacin.
The food contains 22.16g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 14.09 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and average 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 27, for McDonald's - McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 23% | |
| Calories from Fat | 42% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 36% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- High in Riboflavin
- High in Niacin
Why this is bad for you
- High in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 56 IU | 1.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin C | 0.88 mg | 1.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Thiamin | 0.18 mg | 11.7% | Top 30% | High |
| Riboflavin | 0.35 mg | 20.6% | Top 30% | High |
| Niacin | 4.4 mg | 22.2% | Top 30% | High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 84 mg | 8.4% | Top 30% | High |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Phosphorus | 124 mg | 12.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 227 mg | 6.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 427 mg | 17.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg | 17.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Copper | 0.12 mg | 5.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Manganese | 0.18 mg | 8.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.2 g | 7.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Sugars | 5.1 g | |||
| Sucrose | 0.2 mg | |||
| Glucose | 1.9 mg | |||
| Fructose | 2.2 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0.1 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0.7 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28.2% | Top 30% | High |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 17.8% | Top 30% | High |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g | 20.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | |||
| Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0.7 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 Calories from Fat 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.8 g 30.5%
Saturated Fat 6.9 g 34.5%
Trans Fat 1.2 g
Cholesterol 66.7 mg 22.2%
Sodium 730.2 mg 30.4%
Total Carbohydrates 37.9 g 12.6%
Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%
Sugars 8.8 g
Protein 24.1 g 48.2%
Vitamin A 1.9% Vitamin C 2.5%
Calcium 14.4% Iron 22.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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