Calories in McDonalds Cheeseburger

Serving Size: 1 burger (100.0g)
Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 313.0
  • Total Fat 14.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 5.0 g
  • Cholesterol 42.0 mg
  • Sodium 745.0 mg
  • Potassium 238.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 33.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
  • Sugars 7.0 g
  • Protein 15.0 g
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 1.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 145.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 10.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

At 313.0 calories per serving (1 burger (100.0g)), McDonalds Cheeseburger is a high-calorie food — portion size matters if you're monitoring your daily intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 33.0g per serving (42.2% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 745.0mg of sodium (32% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.


Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.


% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of McDonalds Cheeseburger contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 313.0 kcal 15.6%
Total Fat 14.0 g 18%
Saturated Fat 5.0 g 25%
Cholesterol 42.0 mg 14%
Sodium 745.0 mg 32% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate 33.0 g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1.0 g 4%
Protein 15.0 g 30% ✅
Vitamin C 1.0 mg 1%
Calcium 145.0 mg 11%
Iron 10.0 mg 56%
Potassium 238.0 mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.


Calorie Analysis

McDonalds Cheeseburger accounts for 15.6% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 42.2% of the calories.

Fat 40.3%
Carbs 42.2%
Protein 19.2%
Fat 40.3% Carbs 42.2% Protein 19.2%

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 313.0 calories in McDonalds Cheeseburger? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 23.7 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 54.0 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 34.2 min
HIIT 29.0 min
Racquetball 33.1 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.



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