McDonald's Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal

$11.29 | 1110 Cal.

Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese, World Famous Fries® (Medium), Medium Soft Drink

Refuel with a Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal made with fresh beef** that’s cooked right when you order. This satisfying combo meal features a juicy Quarter Pounder with Cheese burger, our iconic World Famous Fries®, and your choice of an icy medium fountain drink.

There are 1,050 calories in a Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal when you choose a QPC burger, medium Coca-Cola®, and medium World Famous Fries (calorie count may vary slightly based on drink selection). Order yours today from our complete menu in the app using contactless Mobile Order & Pay for convenient pickup or McDelivery®.^

*Weight before cooking 4 oz.
**Available at most restaurants in the contiguous US. Not available in Alaska, Hawaii, and US Territories.
^Mobile Order & Pay and McDelivery at participating McDonald’s. McD app download and registration required.

Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal Price

The McDonald’s Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal typically costs around $11.29 – $13.49, depending on your location and regional pricing.

What’s Included:

Quarter Pounder® with Cheese sandwich (fresh beef, never frozen)
Medium World Famous Fries®
Medium fountain drink (your choice of Coca-Cola®, Sprite®, Dr Pepper®, etc.)

You can upgrade to large fries and drink for a small additional charge, or substitute your drink for a shake, smoothie, or McCafé beverage. Prices may be higher when ordering through McDelivery®, with additional delivery fees applying.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Nutrition Summary

Calories: 1,110
Protein: 35 g
Total Carbohydrates: 155 g (55% DV)
Total Fat: 41 g (52% DV)

Full Nutrition Table

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	1,110	—
Total Fat	41 g	52%
— Saturated Fat	14 g	72%
— Trans Fat	1.5 g	—
Cholesterol	95 mg	32%
Sodium	—	—
Total Carbohydrate	155 g	55%
— Dietary Fiber	6 g	23%
— Total Sugars	80 g	—
— Added Sugars	78 g	156%
Protein	35 g	—
Vitamin D	0 mcg	0%
Calcium	205 mg	17%
Iron	5 mg	29%
Potassium	1,080 mg	23%

*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Allergen Information

Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Beef Patty:
Ingredients: 100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders.

Contains:

None

Quarter Pound Bun:
Ingredients:

Enriched Flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
Water, sugar, yeast, soybean oil
Contains 2% or less: sesame seeds, salt, wheat gluten, dextrose, guar gum, vinegar, vegetable proteins (pea, potato, rice), sunflower and/or canola oil, maltodextrin, natural flavors
May contain one or more dough conditioners (DATEM, ascorbic acid, mono and diglycerides, enzymes), modified food starch.

Contains:

Wheat

Sesame

Pasteurized Process American Cheese:
Ingredients:

Milk, cream, water, sodium citrate, salt, cheese cultures, citric acid, enzymes, soy lecithin, color added.

Contains:

Milk

Soy

Ketchup:
Ingredients:

Tomato concentrate from red ripe tomatoes, distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water, salt, natural flavors.

Contains:

None

Pickle Slices:
Ingredients:

Cucumbers, water, distilled vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, alum, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavors, polysorbate 80, extractives of turmeric (color).

Contains:

None

Onions:
Ingredients: Onions.

Contains:

None

Mustard:
Ingredients:

Distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika, spice extractive.

Contains:

None

Medium French Fries

Ingredients:

Potatoes, vegetable oil (canola oil, corn oil, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, natural beef flavor [wheat and milk derivatives]*), dextrose, sodium acid pyrophosphate (maintains color), salt.

Contains:

Wheat

Milk

*Natural Beef Flavor contains hydrolyzed wheat and hydrolyzed milk as starting ingredients.

Coca-Cola (Medium, No Ice)

Ingredients:

Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, natural flavors, caffeine.

Contains:

None

Meal Allergen Summary – Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Milk, Soy

Frequently Asked Questions – Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal

The Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal is McDonald’s classic combo featuring a Quarter Pounder® with Cheese burger made with fresh beef (never frozen), medium World Famous Fries®, and your choice of a medium fountain drink. The burger features a quarter-pound (pre-cooked weight) 100% fresh beef patty, two slices of melted American cheese, slivered onions, tangy pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a sesame seed bun. It’s one of McDonald’s most popular value meals, offering a complete, satisfying lunch or dinner.

The Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal typically costs between $11.29 and $13.49, depending on your location, local market pricing, and any ongoing promotions.

This combo meal includes:

Quarter Pounder® with Cheese sandwich
Medium World Famous Fries® (320 calories)
Medium fountain drink (varies by selection)

You can upgrade to large sizes for both the fries and drink for approximately $0.50-$1.00 extra. McDelivery® orders typically cost more due to delivery fees and service charges. Check the McDonald’s app for the most accurate pricing in your area and to access exclusive deals.

The Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal contains approximately 1,050-1,110 calories total, depending on your drink selection and whether you choose ice.
Calorie breakdown:
Quarter Pounder® with Cheese: 520 calories
Medium World Famous Fries®: 320 calories
Medium Coca-Cola® (with ice): ~210 calories
Total: ~1,050 calories
If you choose a medium Coca-Cola with no ice, the total increases to about 1,110 calories due to more beverage volume. Choosing a diet drink or water can significantly reduce the overall calorie count to around 840 calories.

Here’s the complete nutritional profile for the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal (with medium Coke, no ice):
Calories: 1,110
Protein: 35g (excellent for satiety)
Total Fat: 41g (52% DV)
Saturated Fat: 14g (72% DV)
Carbohydrates: 155g (55% DV)
Dietary Fiber: 6g (23% DV)
Sugars: 80g total (78g added sugars – 156% DV)
Sodium: High (specific amount varies by components)
Cholesterol: 95mg (32% DV)
The meal provides substantial protein and energy but is high in added sugars (primarily from the soda), saturated fat, and sodium. For a healthier option, consider choosing water, unsweetened tea, or a diet beverage.

The Quarter Pounder® with Cheese is made with 100% fresh beef that’s never frozen at most restaurants in the contiguous United States. The beef is delivered fresh to restaurants, kept refrigerated, and cooked to order on a flat iron grill when you place your order.

This fresh-never-frozen approach results in:

Juicier, more flavorful patties
Better texture compared to frozen alternatives
Authentic beef taste
Made-to-order quality

This is a key differentiator from other McDonald’s burgers (like the Big Mac and McDouble), which use frozen beef patties. The fresh beef is not available in Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. Territories.

Yes, you can fully customize your Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal in several ways:

Burger customizations:

Remove pickles, onions, ketchup, or mustard
Add extra cheese, bacon, or lettuce
Request no cheese for reduced calories
Add tomato or other toppings (availability varies)

Fries options:

Upgrade to large fries
Substitute for apple slices or side salad (where available)
Request no salt for lower sodium

Drink choices:

Switch to any fountain drink (Sprite®, Dr Pepper®, Fanta®, etc.)
Choose diet or zero-sugar options to reduce calories
Upgrade to a shake, smoothie, or McCafé beverage
Select bottled water for the healthiest option

Use the McDonald’s app for the easiest customization experience, or request changes at the counter, kiosk, or drive-thru.

The complete meal contains the following allergens:

From the burger:

Wheat – Sesame seed bun
Sesame – Seeds on the bun
Milk – American cheese
Soy – Cheese (soy lecithin)

From the fries:

Wheat – Natural beef flavor contains wheat derivatives
Milk – Natural beef flavor contains milk derivatives

From the drink:

None (for standard sodas)

Meal Allergen Summary: Wheat, Sesame, Milk, Soy

Cross-contact with other allergens is possible during preparation. If you have severe allergies, always consult with restaurant staff and review current allergen information.

No, the meal is not gluten-free. Both the burger and fries contain gluten:

Burger bun: Contains wheat flour
Fries: The natural beef flavoring contains hydrolyzed wheat

Even if you ordered the burger without the bun, the fries still contain wheat derivatives, and cross-contamination during kitchen preparation makes it unsuitable for those with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity.

Currently, McDonald’s does not offer gluten-free alternatives for the bun or fries that would make this meal safe for gluten-sensitive individuals.

Vegetarian: No, the meal cannot be made vegetarian in the traditional sense. Even if you remove the beef patty, the fries contain natural beef flavor (with wheat and milk derivatives), making them unsuitable for vegetarians.

Vegan: No, the meal is not vegan due to:

Beef patty
American cheese (dairy)
Fries containing milk derivatives
Bun may contain dairy-based dough conditioners

McDonald’s does not currently offer plant-based alternatives for this specific meal combination in most U.S. locations.

Yes, the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal is available all day at most McDonald’s locations, starting when lunch service begins (typically 10:30 AM or 11:00 AM) and continuing until closing.
Unlike breakfast items that are only served during morning hours, this combo meal is part of the all-day lunch/dinner menu. Some 24-hour locations serve it around the clock after breakfast hours end.

Yes! The McDonald’s app offers the most convenient way to order your Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal:

App benefits:

Mobile Order & Pay – Skip the line with contactless pickup
Full customization – Modify any ingredient easily
MyMcDonald’s Rewards – Earn points on every order
Exclusive deals – Access app-only promotions
Save favorites – Quick reordering of your preferred meal
McDelivery® – Get it delivered directly to your location
Real-time tracking – Know when your order is ready

Download the McDonald’s app from the App Store or Google Play to get started.

Here’s how the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal stacks up:

Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal (~1,050-1,110 cal)

Fresh beef, never frozen
30g protein from burger
Medium price point
Classic McDonald’s combo

Big Mac® Meal (~1,100 cal)

Two beef patties (frozen)
Signature Big Mac sauce
Similar calories and price
Iconic three-layer bun

Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Meal (~1,270 cal)

Two fresh beef patties (half pound total)
48g protein from burger
Highest protein option
Premium pricing

The Quarter Pounder® Meal offers an excellent balance of portion size, fresh beef quality, and value. It provides more substantial beef than the Big Mac while being less indulgent than the Double Quarter Pounder.

This depends on your dietary goals and appetite:

Why it might be worth it: