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Quarter Pounder BBQ BaconMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon has 581 calories (2,431 kJ), with 34.8 g protein, 31.0 g fat and 38.5 g carbs per serve. That is about 28% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B6.0 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 | 2,431 kJ (581 kcal) |
| Protein | 34.8 g |
| Fat, total | 31.0 g |
| - saturated | 15.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38.5 g |
| - sugars | 13.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,451 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
Customise it: what swaps change
Per-serve totals after a common change. Every part here is McDonald's own published figure. A steamed bun is the same bun, so it doesn't change the numbers.
| Change | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As sold | 581 | 2,431 | 34.8 | 31.0 | 38.5 |
| No Cheese (-49 kcal) | 532 | 2,226 | 32.0 | 27.1 | 37.8 |
| +1 Beef Patty (+118 kcal) | 699 | 2,925 | 43.7 | 40.1 | 38.5 |
| No Bun (-174 kcal) | 407 | 1,703 | 30.1 | 28.0 | 8.1 |
| Swap to Steamed Bun (0 kcal) | 581 | 2,431 | 34.8 | 31.0 | 38.5 |
How it compares with other McDonald's burgers
Of the 15 burgers on the McDonald's menu, Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon ranks 9th of 15 for protein and is the 5th lowest in calories. The category average is 714 kcal, so this one is below average by 133 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeseburger | 318 | 1,331 | 15.3 | 14.3 | 31.0 |
| Double Cheeseburger | 480 | 2,008 | 26.2 | 25.9 | 34.4 |
| Quarter Pounder | 545 | 2,280 | 31.1 | 29.2 | 37.0 |
| Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon | 581 | 2,431 | 34.8 | 31.0 | 38.5 |
| Quarter Pounder Deluxe | 588 | 2,460 | 31.7 | 32.6 | 38.5 |
| Big Mac | 621 | 2,598 | 28.7 | 34.4 | 46.5 |
| Triple Cheeseburger | 688 | 2,879 | 40.5 | 41.0 | 37.8 |
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Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon?
A McDonald's Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon has 581 calories, which is 2,431 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon?
34.8 g of protein, which works out to 6.0 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
2,431 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 2,431 kJ is roughly 28% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Within McDonald's burgers it is the 5th 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
Quarter Pounder Deluxe588 kcal · 31.7 g protein
Quarter Pounder545 kcal · 31.1 g protein
Big Mac621 kcal · 28.7 g protein
Double Cheeseburger480 kcal · 26.2 g protein
Triple Cheeseburger688 kcal · 40.5 g protein
Double Big Mac813 kcal · 42.4 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.