Quarter Pounder prices: every version
McDonald's sells the Quarter Pounder in six versions. The Deluxe adds tomato, lettuce and mayo; the Bacon version adds bacon; the Double stacks two quarter-pound patties. Each upgrade adds roughly a dollar.
Quarter Pounder sandwiches
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese | ≈ $6.30 | $7.49 (+19%) | $4.45 – $8.27 | 520 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe | ≈ $6.88 | $8.19 (+19%) | $4.87 – $9.24 | 630 |
| Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese | ≈ $7.58 | $9.02 (+19%) | $5.79 – $10.08 | 630 |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | ≈ $7.89 | $9.39 (+19%) | $5.71 – $11.34 | 740 |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe | ≈ $8.51 | $10.12 (+19%) | $6.04 – $11.09 | — |
| Double Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese | ≈ $9.15 | $10.89 (+19%) | $7.14 – $11.76 | — |
Quarter Pounder meals
| Menu item | In restaurant (est.) | Delivery apps | Restaurant range (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | ≈ $10.08 | $11.99 (+19%) | $7.39 – $14.11 |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe Meal | ≈ $10.50 | $12.49 (+19%) | $7.89 – $14.28 |
| Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | ≈ $11.17 | $13.29 (+19%) | $8.23 – $15.54 |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal | ≈ $11.68 | $13.89 (+19%) | $8.90 – $16.71 |
| Double Quarter Pounder Deluxe Meal | ≈ $12.35 | $14.69 (+19%) | $9.32 – $16.72 |
| Double Bacon Quarter Pounder Meal | ≈ $12.85 | $15.29 (+19%) | $9.91 – $16.97 |
Quarter Pounder price by city
The cheapest Quarter Pounder with Cheese we found was in Milwaukee, WI at $4.45; the most expensive was in Seattle, WA at $7.64.
Quarter Pounder with Cheese price by city
| # | City | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee, WI | $4.45 |
| 2 | Dallas, TX | $5.03 |
| 3 | Charlotte, NC | $5.20 |
| 4 | Houston, TX | $5.20 |
| 5 | Albuquerque, NM | $5.29 |
| 6 | San Antonio, TX | $5.30 |
| 7 | Salt Lake City, UT | $5.38 |
| 8 | Birmingham, AL | $5.54 |
| 9 | Nashville, TN | $5.79 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh, PA | $5.79 |
| 11 | Indianapolis, IN | $5.88 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $5.96 |
| 13 | Columbus, OH | $6.04 |
| 14 | Detroit, MI | $6.04 |
| 15 | Kansas City, MO | $6.04 |
| 16 | Las Vegas, NV | $6.04 |
| 17 | Memphis, TN | $6.04 |
| 18 | Washington, DC | $6.04 |
| 19 | Baltimore, MD | $6.13 |
| 20 | Minneapolis, MN | $6.13 |
| 21 | Orlando, FL | $6.13 |
| 22 | Miami, FL | $6.21 |
| 23 | New Orleans, LA | $6.24 |
| 24 | Denver, CO | $6.30 |
| 25 | Oklahoma City, OK | $6.30 |
| 26 | Omaha, NE | $6.30 |
| 27 | Boston, MA | $6.38 |
| 28 | Jacksonville, FL | $6.46 |
| 29 | Los Angeles, CA | $6.46 |
| 30 | Louisville, KY | $6.46 |
| 31 | Portland, OR | $6.51 |
| 32 | Philadelphia, PA | $6.55 |
| 33 | Atlanta, GA | $6.72 |
| 34 | Brooklyn, NY | $6.72 |
| 35 | New York (Manhattan), NY | $6.72 |
| 36 | Phoenix, AZ | $6.88 |
| 37 | San Diego, CA | $7.14 |
| 38 | San Francisco, CA | $7.39 |
| 39 | Seattle, WA | $7.64 |
Is the Quarter Pounder Meal a good deal?
Buying a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, fries and a Coke separately would cost about $12.25 at median prices. The meal costs $10.08, so it saves roughly $2.17. For the Double QPC the meal premium over the sandwich is $3.79.
Fresh beef, cooked to order
Since 2018 McDonald's has cooked Quarter Pounder patties from fresh (not frozen) beef when the order comes in at most US restaurants. That is one reason the QPC can take a minute or two longer than a McDouble — and why it often tastes juicier. Each patty is a quarter pound before cooking, roughly two and a half times the beef of a regular hamburger patty.
Quarter Pounder calories and nutrition
Quarter Pounder with Cheese nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 520 | — |
| Protein | 30 g | 60% |
| Total fat | 26 g | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 12 g | 60% |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g | 15% |
| Sugars | 10 g | — |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Sodium | 1140 mg | 50% |
Contains: Wheat, Sesame, Milk, Soy. Recipes and suppliers can change — check the allergen information at your restaurant if you have an allergy.
All Quarter Pounder versions
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 520 | 30 g | 26 g | 42 g | 1140 mg |
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe | 630 | 30 g | 37 g | 44 g | 1210 mg |
| Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 630 | 36 g | 35 g | 43 g | 1470 mg |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 740 | 48 g | 42 g | 43 g | 1360 mg |
Which Quarter Pounder is the best value?
Per dollar, the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese is the protein champion of the burger menu: 48 g for $7.89, or about 6.1 g per dollar. The standard QPC gives 4.8 g per dollar, and the Bacon QPC 4.7 g. If you just want the classic taste for less, a McDouble at $3.77 is the budget alternative.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
A Quarter Pounder with Cheese cost $6.30 at the median across 78 US McDonald's locations ($4.45 – $8.27).
How much is a Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
The Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese cost $7.89 at the median, and $11.68 as a meal.
What is the difference between a Quarter Pounder and a Big Mac?
The Quarter Pounder uses one quarter-pound fresh beef patty cooked when you order; the Big Mac uses two smaller regular patties, a middle bun and Big Mac sauce. The QPC has 30 g of protein vs 25 g in a Big Mac.
How many calories are in a Quarter Pounder with Cheese?
McDonald's lists 520 calories for the Quarter Pounder with Cheese, 630 for the Deluxe and 740 for the Double.