How many carbs are in a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
A 1 burger (199g) serving of McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese contains 42g of total carbs (40g net carbs), 10g sugar, 520 calories, 30g protein, 26g fat and 2g fiber.
- Calories
- 520 cal
- Carbohydrates
- 42 g
- of which Sugars
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
- Net carbs
- 40 g
- Protein
- 30 g
- Fat
- 26 g
McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese nutrition at a glance
Per 1 burger (199g), McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese delivers about 26% of a 2,000-calorie daily reference, 15% of the 275g daily carbohydrate reference and 7% of the 28g daily fiber reference. Sugar sits at 20% of the 50g added-sugar reference and protein contributes 60% of the 50g protein reference.
- Calories
- 261
- Carbs
- 21.1 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Protein
- 15.1 g
- Fat
- 13.1 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Blood-sugar impact of McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese
Moderate glycemic impact expected. If you're monitoring blood sugar, keep an eye on total portion size and combine with protein or fat.
With 42g total carbs and 2g fiber, the net-carb figure for a 1 burger (199g) serving works out to roughly 40g — this is the number most keto and low-carb tracking apps use. If you're managing type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or reactive hypoglycemia, use total carbs for insulin dosing calculations and treat net carbs as a rough guide for meal planning.
Ways to eat McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese
- Treat mcdonald's quarter pounder with cheese as your main carb source for the meal — skip additional bread, rice or pasta on the side.
- Split a full serving of mcdonald's quarter pounder with cheese into two smaller portions to keep post-meal glucose steadier.
- Pair mcdonald's quarter pounder with cheese with 20–30g of protein and some healthy fat to flatten the blood-sugar response.
Frequently asked questions
Is McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese keto-friendly?
Not really. 40g net carbs per 1 burger (199g) exceeds a full-day keto allowance for most people. It's a much better fit for a low-carb (100–150g/day) or balanced plan.
How many carbs in McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese per 100 grams?
About 21.1g of carbs, 5g sugar and 261 calories per 100g of McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
How does McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese affect blood sugar?
Moderate glycemic impact expected. If you're monitoring blood sugar, keep an eye on total portion size and combine with protein or fat.
Is McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese good for weight loss?
A serving delivers 520 calories with 30g protein and 2g fiber. Foods that are relatively high in protein and fiber per calorie tend to be more filling — with a 6% combined protein-plus-fiber-to-calorie ratio, McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese is a solid pick for a satiating, weight-loss-friendly meal.
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Open scannerSources & how these numbers are calculated
Nutrition values are consensus averages compiled from the USDA FoodData Central database for a typical 1 burger (199g) serving of McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese. Actual values vary with brand, variety, ripeness and preparation — always check the label on packaged products. Daily-value percentages reference the U.S. FDA 2,000-calorie adult reference (275g carbs, 50g added sugar, 50g protein, 78g fat, 28g fiber).
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