1 sandwich (~200 g) has about 520 calories.
Why estimates miss: Quarter Pounder with Cheese is a multi-ingredient dish. The larger beef patty and cheese make this one of the higher-protein fast-food burgers. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
About 23% of the calories come from protein, 32% from carbs and 45% from fat. That works out to about 260 calories per 100 g.
Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sandwich (~200 g) | 520 kcal | 30 g | 42 g | 26 g |
| 100 g | 260 kcal | 15 g | 21 g | 13 g |
| 200 g | 520 kcal | 30 g | 42 g | 26 g |
| Half serving | 260 kcal | 15 g | 21 g | 13 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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