Price-$6.39
Each Quarter Pounder® with Cheese burger has ¼ lb. of fresh beef that’s cooked when you order. The beef is seasoned lightly with salt and pepper, cooked on a flat iron grill, and served with onions, pickles, and two slices of American cheese on a sesame seed bun. The Quarter Pounder with Cheese doesn’t have any artificial flavors, preservatives, or added colors from artificial sources, but the pickles do have a preservative, so you can ask for no pickles if you prefer. A Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 520 calories.
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*Weight is before cooking (4 oz). ^This applies to regular sandwiches and excludes some local and limited-time options. Available at most restaurants in the U.S. except Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories. +Program available at participating McDonald’s locations. Check MyMcDonald’s Program Terms for details. App download and registration required. Delivery is not included. ‡Available at participating McDonald’s. Delivery prices may differ from in-store prices. Additional fees may apply.
Ingredients in the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese
Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty*
- Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty* 1 of 7
- Quarter Pound Bun
- Quarter Pound Bun 2 of 7
- Pasteurized Process American Cheese
- Pasteurized Process American Cheese 3 of 7
- Ketchup
- Ketchup 4 of 7
- Pickle Slices
- Pickle Slices 5 of 7
- Onions
- Onions 6 of 7
- Mustard
Nutrition Information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 520 | |
| Total Fat | 26g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 62% |
| Trans Fat | 1.5g | |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1,140mg | 50% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 9% |
| Total Sugars | 10g | |
| Added Sugars | 8g | 16% |
| Protein | 30g | |
| Calcium | 190mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
Allergen Information
Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty*
Ingredients: 100% Pure USDA-Checked Beef; No Fillers, No Additives.
Cooked with Grill Seasoning (Salt, Black Pepper). *Weight before cooking: 4 oz.
Quarter Pound Bun
Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% or Less: Sesame Seeds, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Vinegar, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Rice), Sunflower or Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, May Have One or More Dough Conditioners (DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Mono and Diglycerides, Enzymes), Modified Food Starch.
Contains: Wheat, Sesame.
Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Ingredients: Milk, Cream, Water, Salt, Cheese Flavoring, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Added Color.
Contains: Milk, Soy.
Ketchup
Ingredients: Tomato paste from ripe tomatoes, vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water, salt, and natural flavors.
Pickle Slices
Ingredients: Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (to keep it fresh), Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Turmeric Extract (for color).
Onions
Ingredients: Onions.
Mustard
Ingredients: Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seeds, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice Extract.
FAQs
What are the ingredients in a Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
The key ingredients are a quarter-pound beef patty made from 100% fresh meat, ketchup, mustard, pickles, chopped onions, and a slice of American cheese, all served on a sesame seed bun.
How many calories are in a Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
A Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 520 calories.
Is the Quarter Pounder with Cheese made with real beef?
The beef patty in a Quarter Pounder with Cheese is made from 100% real beef without any fillers, additives, or preservatives. It’s cooked fresh on a hot grill when you order, sealing in the natural flavors.