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McDonald's Quarter Pounder ® - Nutrition Facts and detailed Analysis
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Quarter Pounder ®

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

The food contains 21.75g 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 14.11 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 average fat content, it could be suitable 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 average 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 21, for McDonald's - Quarter Pounder ® , and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein23%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A58.8 IU1.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin C1.4 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium88.2 mg8.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.1 mg11.8%Top 30%High
Potassium0 mg
Sodium429.2 mg17.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate21.8 g7.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars4.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.1 g28.2%Top 30%High

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.2 g17.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat4.1 g20.6%Top 30%High
Total Trans Fatty Acids0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 410 Calories from Fat 170

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19 g 29.2%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat 1 g

Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%

Sodium 730 mg 30.4%

Total Carbohydrates 37 g 12.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 8 g

Protein 24 g 48%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 4%

Calcium 15% Iron 20%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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