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Cheesy Quarter PounderMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Cheesy Quarter Pounder has 887 calories (3,711 kJ), with 45.7 g protein, 51.0 g fat and 57.7 g carbs per serve. That is about 43% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B5.2 g protein per 100 kcal - good protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3,711 kJ (887 kcal) |
| Protein | 45.7 g |
| Fat, total | 51.0 g |
| - saturated | 22.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 57.7 g |
| - sugars | 19.0 g |
| Sodium | 1,896 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
How it compares with other McDonald's burgers
Of the 15 burgers on the McDonald's menu, Cheesy Quarter Pounder ranks 6th of 15 for protein and is the 13th lowest in calories. The category average is 714 kcal, so this one is above average by 173 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Quarter Pounder | 844 | 3,531 | 54.2 | 51.6 | 37.9 |
| Double Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon | 882 | 3,690 | 58.0 | 53.4 | 39.4 |
| Double Quarter Pounder Deluxe | 887 | 3,711 | 54.8 | 55.0 | 39.3 |
| Cheesy Quarter Pounder | 887 | 3,711 | 45.7 | 51.0 | 57.7 |
| Big Arch | 1,102 | 4,611 | 58.8 | 69.2 | 57.5 |
| Cheesy Double Quarter Pounder | 1,185 | 4,958 | 68.9 | 73.4 | 58.5 |
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Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Cheesy Quarter Pounder?
A McDonald's Cheesy Quarter Pounder has 887 calories, which is 3,711 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Cheesy Quarter Pounder?
45.7 g of protein, which works out to 5.2 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
3,711 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 3,711 kJ is roughly 43% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's burgers it is the 13th lowest of 15. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Hamburger at 294 kcal, and the highest-protein is Cheesy Double Quarter Pounder with 68.9 g.
Compare it with
The closest burgers by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More McDonald's burgers
Double Quarter Pounder Deluxe887 kcal · 54.8 g protein
Double Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon882 kcal · 58.0 g protein
Double Quarter Pounder844 kcal · 54.2 g protein
Double Big Mac813 kcal · 42.4 g protein
Triple Cheeseburger688 kcal · 40.5 g protein
Big Arch1,102 kcal · 58.8 g proteinMcDonald's full menuHighest protein at McDonald'sLowest calorie at McDonald'sOther restaurants
Source: McDonald's Australia nutrition information (QAM-059 / QAM-058) and McDonald's own live nutrition service (www.mcdonalds.com/dnaapp), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.