How many vitamins in McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese
People with low levels of vitamin in diet can suffer deficiency diseases.
Vitamins are really important substances for the body's health. For this reason we recommend you maintain a balanced vitamins intake.
Vitamin A (280 IU), Vitamin B-9 (51 mg) and Vitamin B-3 (3.85 mg) are some of the vitamins present in McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese.
Vitamin A is required for several vital functions in the body, functioning as an antioxidant and favors skin health, bone metabolism, embryonic development, immune health, good vision, and gene transcription and reproduction.
In 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, you can find 280 IU of Vitamin A. It provides the 9% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
B12 was initially discovered as a treatment for pernicious anemia. It plays a big role to maintain the body’s central nervous system and helps in the formation of red blood cells.
1.26 micrograms of Vitamin B12 can be found on every 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, the 21% of the total daily recommended Vitamin B12 intake.
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient required by the body. A deficiency in vitamin B12 can result in a host of illnesses like Crohn's disease -condition that causes inflammation of the wall of the gut- and ulcerative colitis -diarrhoea mixed with blood-.
0.8 milligrams of Vitamin C can be found on every 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, the 1% of the total daily recommended Vitamin C intake.
Vitamin B1 is one of the eight water-soluble B vitamins. it plays an essential role in the production of energy from food, the conduction of nerve impulses and synthesis of nucleic acids.
100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese contains 0.16 milligrams of Vitamin B-1, that’s the 11% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
The main functions of vitamin B2 (riboflavin) are connected to its role as a helper the body to convert vitamin B6 and vitamin B9 into active forms, neutralize ‘free radicals’ that can damage cells and produce energy converting food into glucose.
In 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, you can find 0.35 milligrams of Vitamin B-2. It provides the 21% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
Vitamin B3 is one of the water-soluble B vitamins. It is also known as niacin (nicotinic acid) and plays an important role in the disease risk reduction of diseases like Cancer and Diabetes.
In 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, you can find 3.85 milligrams of Vitamin B-3. It provides the 19% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is essential for the proper functioning of the body and healthy living. It plays an important role in maintaining healthy digestive system, hair, skin, kidneys and eyes.
100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese contains 51 micrograms of Vitamin B-9, that’s the 13% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
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Minerals in McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese
There are 2 kinds of minerals your body needs: macrominerals and microminerals. Your body needs larger amounts of macrominerals than trace minerals. Prominent Macrominerals or major minerals are Sodium, Potassium, Calcium or Magnesium. The trace or Micromineral group is made up of iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium.
Sodium (579 mg), Potassium (219 mg) and Phosphorus (161 mg) are some of the minerals present in McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese.
Calcium phosphate is the main component of bone. The average human contains about 1 kilogram of calcium. This is the reason why Calcium is essential to all living things, particularly for the growth of healthy teeth and bones.
100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese contains 144 milligrams of calcium, that’s the 14% of the daily recommended value for an adult.
Iron plays a vital role in the conversion of blood sugar to energy, red blood cells production, transportation of oxygen around your body, and production of enzymes -which play a vital role in the production of new cells, amino acids, hormones and neurotransmitters-.
2.1 milligrams of iron can be found on every 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, the 12% of the total daily recommended iron intake.
Potassium is a very significant body mineral, important for your body's electrolyte functions and essential element to maintain a healthy blood pressure. The right potassium intake can prevent hypertension.
100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese contains 219 milligrams of potassium, that’s the 5% of the daily recommended value for one person.
Magnesium play a vital role in more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Its needed for maintain normal nerve and muscle function, regulate blood glucose levels or maintain healthy immune system.
22 milligrams of magnesium can be found on every 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, the 6% of the total daily recommended magnesium intake.
Phosphorus is commonly found in the body as phosphate. It is an essential mineral primarily used for growth and repair of body cells and tissues. Also facilitates a protein formation, hormonal balance, and effective digestion in the human body.
In 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, you can find 161 milligrams of phosphorus. It provides the 16% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
Sodium is a mineral that occurs naturally in many foods. It has two primary beneficial effects: control blood volume and blood pressure, and it allows the properly working of muscles and nerves.
579 milligrams of sodium can be found on every 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, the 39% of the total daily recommended sodium intake.
Zinc Mineral plays a vital role helping to boost the immune system and promote healing. Low levels of Zinc in the body can cause diabetes and sickle cell disease (HIV).
In 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, you can find 2.63 milligrams of zinc. It provides the 18% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
The use of copper dates back to ancient times. This mineral is vital for building tissue, producing energy in cells and maintaining blood volume.
100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese contains 0.09 milligrams of copper, that’s the 5% of the daily recommended value for a person.
Manganese is a mineral naturally occurring in your body in very small amounts . It is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes the Free Radicals damaging particles in the human body.
In 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese, you can find 0.17 milligrams of manganese. It provides the 9% of the daily recommended value for the average adult.
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Calories in McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese
We need an average of 2,000 calories per day to maintain body functions. 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese have 258 calories, the 13% of your total daily calorie needs.
There are various gender and age groups to calculate the average Kcal intake per day.
A Sedentary women aged 14 to 25 years needs between 1,800 and 2,000 calories daily. However, a sedentary women aged 26 to 50 need 1,800 calories, while high active women with the same age need 2,200 calories.
Fats and Cholesterol
100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese contain 14.22 grams of total fat, of which 5.64 gr. are saturated.
An average adult needs 65 grams of total fat per day. 65 grams fat equals to the 30% of calories consumed by humans and represents the estimated daily needed for a 133-lb. person to maintain her or his weight. For a 167-lb. person the estimated daily needed are 80 grams fat.
Limit your average daily cholesterol intake to 300 milligrams per day, or less than 200 mg per day if you are at a high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Saturated Fat
According to the American Heart Association, a diet high in saturated fat can dramatically raise your cholesterol, increasing your risk of heart disease. We recommend limiting your daily saturated fat intake to less than 13 grams.
In 100 grams of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese you can find the 28% of your total daily needs (5.64 grams of saturated fat).
Monounsaturated fatty acids
4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fatty acids
0.43 g
Data Facts Table of McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER with Cheese
| |
per 100gr |
Daily value |
| NUTRIENTS |
| Energy |
258 kcal |
13 % |
| Total fat |
14.22 g |
22 % |
| Carbohydrates |
19.95 gr |
7 % |
| Cholesterol |
47 mg |
16 % |
| Sodium |
579 mg |
39 % |
| Water |
48.9 mg |
48.9 % |
| Protein |
14.59 g |
29 % |
| VITAMINS |
| Vitamin A |
280 IU |
9 % |
| Vitamin B-6 |
- |
- |
| Vitamin B-12 |
1.26 mg |
21 % |
| Vitamin C |
0.8 mg |
1 % |
| Vitamin D |
- |
- |
| Vitamin E |
- |
- |
| Vitamin K |
- |
- |
| Vitamin B-1 |
0.16 µg |
11 % |
| Vitamin B-2 |
0.35 mg |
21 % |
| Vitamin B-3 |
3.85 mg |
19 % |
| Vitamin B-5 |
- |
- |
| Vitamin B-9 |
51 mg |
13 % |
| MINERALS |
| Calcium |
144 mg |
14 % |
| Iron |
2.1 mg |
12 % |
| Potassium |
219 mg |
5 % |
| Phosphorus |
161 mg |
16 % |
| Sodium |
579 mg |
39 % |
| Zinc |
2.63 mg |
18 % |
| Copper |
0.09 mg |
5 % |
| Fluorine |
- |
- |
| Manganese |
0.17 mg |
9 % |
| Selenium |
- |
- |