McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe: 630 calories
- 30gProtein
- 44gCarbs
- 37gFat
- 1,210mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from McDonald's USA Nutrition Calculator, last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe | 630 | 30g | 44g | 37g | 1,210mg | 14g | 11g | 3g | 32% |
The McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe is about 32% of a 2,000-calorie day and 53% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe ranks
- The Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe is the 2nd highest in calories of the 12 items in the McDonald's “Burgers & Sandwiches” menu, and 8th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 35 items of the same kind we track at 5 chains, it is the 17th lightest; their average is 656 calories.
How to make a McDonald's order lighter
- Order the McDouble instead: 240 fewer calories, 22g protein.
- Order the Double Cheeseburger instead: 190 fewer calories, 25g protein.
- Order the Daily Double instead: 140 fewer calories, 22g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe takes about 142 minutes of brisk walking, 66 minutes of running (5 mph) or 66 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie burgers at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Wendy's Dave's Single: 560 calories, 31g protein
- Burger King Whopper: 710 calories, 34g protein
- Five Guys Little Hamburger (bun + 1 patty): 542 calories, 23g protein
- Dairy Queen Original Cheeseburger (Single): 370 calories, 17g protein
Questions people ask
The McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe has 630 calories, with 30g of protein, 44g of carbs and 37g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The McDouble has 390 calories, 240 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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