McDonald’s Quarter Pounder® with Cheese: Price, Calories & Guide 2026

Price-$5.99 | 520 Cal

Each Quarter Pounder with Cheese burger features a ¼ lb.* of 100% fresh beef that’s hot, deliciously juicy and cooked when you order. What comes on a Quarter Pounder? Each fresh beef burger is seasoned with just a pinch of salt and pepper, sizzled on a flat iron grill, then topped with slivered onions, tangy pickles and two slices of melty American cheese on a sesame seed bun. Our QPC® contains no artificial flavors, preservatives or added colors from artificial sources. Our pickle contains an artificial preservative, so skip it if you like. A Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 520 Calories.

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*Weight before cooking 4 oz.
^National sandwiches only. Excludes local and limited time options. Available at most restaurants in contiguous US. Not available in Alaska, Hawaii, and US Territories.
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Combo Meal Price

Turning the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese into a full meal adds a medium order of fries and a medium fountain drink. Reported combo pricing varies fairly widely depending on the source and location, with some estimates landing closer to $11, and others running closer to $14 before tax. Given that range, it’s worth treating any specific combo price as a rough estimate and confirming the actual total through the McDonald’s app before you order. Calorie-wise, the full meal generally comes out to around 1,050 calories, making it one of the heartier combo options on the menu.

Ingredients in the Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese

The Quarter Pounder® with Cheese starts with a quarter-pound fresh beef patty, seasoned only with salt and pepper and cooked to order rather than pre-frozen. It’s built on a sesame seed bun and topped with a slice of American cheese, sliced pickles, chopped onions, ketchup, and mustard. Recipes can be updated over time or vary slightly by region, so for the complete, current ingredient breakdown, McDonald’s official ingredient statement is the most reliable source.

Nutrition Facts Table

Nutrition figures can shift slightly by region or over time as recipes get updated, so treat this table as a solid reference point. For the most current official numbers, check McDonald’s nutrition page directly.

Allergen Information

Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty*

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

Prepared With Grill Seasoning (salt, Black Pepper).*weight Before Cooking 4 Oz.

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.

Pickle Slices

Ingredients: Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Extractives Of Turmeric (color).

Onions

Ingredients: Onions.

Mustard

Ingredients: Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice Extractive.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Quarter Pounder® with Cheese cost

Pricing varies by location, but the burger alone generally runs around $5.99 in many markets as of 2026.

How many calories are in a Quarter Pounder® with Cheese

It comes in at around 520 calories, though this can shift slightly with customizations like extra cheese or sauce.

Is the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese made with real beef

Yes, it’s made with a 100% fresh, never-frozen beef patty seasoned with just salt and pepper.

Is the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese gluten-free

No, the bun contains wheat, so it isn’t a gluten-free option.

Can I remove the pickles from a Quarter Pounder® with Cheese

Yes, it’s fully customizable, and you can remove pickles, onions, cheese, or condiments in-store, at a kiosk, or through the app.

How much does the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese meal cost

Reported combo prices vary fairly widely by location and source, generally falling somewhere between $11 and $14 before tax.

Does the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese contain dairy

Yes, the American cheese contains milk, along with soy.

How much fat is in a Quarter Pounder® with Cheese

It contains about 26 grams of total fat, including roughly 12 grams of saturated fat.

Does the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese contain artificial preservatives

The core parts of the burger don’t, but the pickle slices do include an artificial preservative for shelf life and texture.

How much protein is in a Quarter Pounder® with Cheese

It provides about 30 grams of protein, making it one of the higher-protein items on the menu.

Is the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese suitable for vegetarians

No, it contains beef and dairy-based cheese, and it’s cooked on shared grill equipment used for other meat items.

Does the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese contain nuts

It doesn’t include nuts as a direct ingredient, but cross-contact is always possible in a shared kitchen.

Is the Quarter Pounder® with Cheese available for delivery

Yes, it’s generally available through McDelivery partners like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Grubhub, though pricing and availability can vary by region.

Can I get a Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese

Yes, that version uses two quarter-pound patties and additional cheese for a bigger portion with more protein and calories.