Energy
middle half269 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 288 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 269–297 kcal
Based on 47 records reporting energy.
Sandwiches, burgers & wrapshigher variability
Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds) calories: 538 per 1 cheeseburger (200 g)
This exact USDA record reports 538 calories for 1 cheeseburger (200 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 cheeseburger · 200 g
- Calories
- 538 kcal
- Protein
- 30.4 g
- Carbohydrate
- 39.4 g
- Total fat
- 28.8 g
- Fiber
- 2.4 g
- Sodium
- 1,182 mg
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Estimated for 1 cheeseburger · 200 g
538calories
Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)
- Protein
- 30.4 g
- Carbs
- 39.4 g
- Fat
- 28.8 g
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 538 calories for 1 cheeseburger at 200 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 269 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 30.4 g protein, 2.4 g fiber, and 1,182 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cheeseburger at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706900: “Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds).” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706900, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “125% of the reference weight” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 150 g | 404 kcal | 22.8 g | 1.8 g | 887 mg |
| 1 cheeseburgerUSDA-listed household measure | 200 g | 538 kcal | 30.4 g | 2.4 g | 1,182 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 250 g | 673 kcal | 38 g | 3 g | 1,478 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Burgers
The comparison set contains 47 exact records in the Burgers USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706900’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter15.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 17.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 16.2–19.2 g
Based on 47 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half1.2 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.6–1.4 g
Based on 47 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter591 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 409 mg
- Middle 50%
- 353–444 mg
Based on 47 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706900’s 200 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Calcium; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Calcium358 mg
≈ 28% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Magnesium52 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat14.1 g
≈ 70% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium1,182 mg
≈ 51% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds),” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706898 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 200 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 150–250 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 404 kcal and 673 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706898
At an equal 100 g, this record has 217 mg more sodium than “Quarter Pounder (McDonalds).” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Single listed source: Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)” fits. Inspect FDC 2706898 when the exact wording “Quarter Pounder (McDonalds)” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)
- Exact source wording
- “Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706900 · FNDDS 27510232
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Quarter Pounder (McDonalds)
- Exact source wording
- “Quarter Pounder (McDonalds)”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706898 · FNDDS 27510229
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
On smaller screens, focus a nutrition table and scroll horizontally to read every column.
| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordQuarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds) | 200 g538 kcal | 269 kcal | 15.2 g | 14.4 g | 1.2 g | 591 mg |
| Quarter Pounder (McDonalds) | 170 g435 kcal | 256 kcal | 15.7 g | 11.6 g | 1.1 g | 374 mg |
| Big Mac (McDonalds) | 205 g535 kcal | 261 kcal | 11.9 g | 14.1 g | 1.4 g | 485 mg |
| Double cheeseburger (McDonalds) | 165 g465 kcal | 282 kcal | 16.2 g | 16.2 g | 0.9 g | 617 mg |
| Whopper with cheese (Burger King) | 290 g777 kcal | 268 kcal | 13.7 g | 15.8 g | 1.1 g | 473 mg |
| Whopper Jr with cheese (Burger King) | 155 g364 kcal | 235 kcal | 12 g | 12.1 g | 0.9 g | 407 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706900: its source amount is 200 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706900, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cheeseburger
538 kcal
200 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706900, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
14.1 g≈ 70% Daily ValueSodium
1,182 mg≈ 51% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706900’s 200 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706900 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 30.4 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706900 at 200 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 1182 mg sodium, about 51% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 200 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 538 kcal 269 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 30.4 g 15.2 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 39.4 g 19.7 g | 14% 7% |
| Total fat | 28.8 g 14.4 g | 37% 18% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g 1.2 g | 9% 4% |
| Sugars | 7.2 g 3.6 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,182 mg 591 mg | 51% 26% |
| Saturated fat | 14.1 g 7 g | 70% 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.9 g 6 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g 1.3 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 96 mg 48 mg | 32% 16% |
| Potassium | 446 mg 223 mg | 9% 5% |
| Calcium | 358 mg 179 mg | 28% 14% |
| Iron | 2 mg 1 mg | 11% 6% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg 26 mg | 12% 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6 mg 0.3 mg | 1% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 102 µg 51 µg | 11% 6% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 96.8 g 48.4 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706900, approximate percentages divide the displayed 200 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706900 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
A single-source formulation
Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condimentsUSDA ingredient 21398 | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706900, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Burgers” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)
- USDA category
- Burgers
- FDC ID
- 2706900
- FNDDS code
- 27510232
Closest inspectable record
Quarter Pounder (McDonalds)
- USDA category
- Burgers
- FDC ID
- 2706898
- FNDDS code
- 27510229
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 269 kcal | 256 kcal | +13 kcal |
| Protein | 15.2 g | 15.7 g | −0.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 19.7 g | 22.1 g | −2.4 g |
| Total fat | 14.4 g | 11.6 g | +2.8 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.2 g | 1.1 g | +0.1 g |
| Sodium | 591 mg | 374 mg | +217 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 2.4 g less carbohydrate, 2.8 g more total fat, and 217 mg more sodium than “Quarter Pounder (McDonalds).”
Only this record lists Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments. Only the comparison record lists Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
3 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Listed only in this record: Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments.
Listed only in the comparison: Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 200 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cheeseburger (200 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 170 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cheeseburger (170 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706900 with FDC 2706898 at equal mass; use their 200 g and 170 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706900 versus FDC 2706898 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full burgers source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with item size, bread or wrapper size, fillings, sauces and cheese.
For “Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds),” resolve item size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
item size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
bread or wrapper size
Resolve bread or wrapper size only when the meal or its source gives you evidence. If it is unknown, leave the uncertainty visible instead of choosing the most convenient variant.
- 03
fillings
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
- 04
sauces and cheese
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706900 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 269 kcal per 100 g becomes 538 kcal at 200 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 cheeseburger has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706900
FNDDS food code: 27510232
The scaling for FDC 2706900 can be exact while the match to “Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 200 g weight, 1-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.