Burger King Double Cheeseburger
Burger King’s Double Cheeseburger is served with two flame-grilled beef patties, American cheese, pickles, and ketchup and mustard on a toasted sesame seed bun.
There are 400 calories, 21 grams fat, 30 grams carbohydrates, and 24 grams protein in the double patty cheeseburger.
Read this report for a complete review of nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens a Burger King Double Cheeseburger.
Cheeseburger Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on standard formulations for one double-patty cheeseburger, excluding substitutions or any additional toppings.
Calories
There are 400 calories in a Burger King double cheeseburger.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, per serving:
The greatest proportion (46%) of total calories is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up another 30% of the calories, and the remaining 24% is from protein.
Double Cheeseburger
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Burger King fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the burger is prepared onsite.
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Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 40 minutes to burn off the calories from a Double Cheeseburger.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 400 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 400 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in a Burger King Double Cheeseburger.
Amount (%DV) per Burger
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
400 | |
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%DV | ||
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Total Fat |
21g |
27% |
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Saturated Fat |
9g |
45% |
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Trans Fat |
0g | |
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Cholesterol |
70mg |
23% |
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Sodium |
810mg |
35% |
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Carbohydrates |
30g |
11% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
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Total Sugars |
7g | |
|
Protein |
24g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, Burger King’s cheeseburger is high in saturated fat and sodium.
|
%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
45% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
35% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Dietary Fats
Burger King’s double cheeseburger is made with 1/4 pound (pre-cooked weight) of beef topped with melted American cheese.
There are 21 grams of total fat, including 9 grams of saturated fat per serving. That is high. Total fat has a 27% daily value.
Calculate Daily Value
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the recommended daily limit.
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per Burger |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
21g |
78g |
27% |
|
Saturated Fat |
9g |
20g |
45% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
As general guidance, the U.S. FDA recommends consuming less saturated fat.
Summary of Fat per Serving
Sodium
One serving contains 810 milligrams of sodium, which is more than 30% of the limit recommended by the FDA for an entire day.
Learn more about fast food nutritional value. Review our nutrition report on available side dishes, such as onion rings from Burger King or similar burgers, including McDonald’s Big Mac.
Check the amount of sodium and dietary fats to make an informed decision about ordering fast food menu items for your daily diet.
Ingredients and Allergens
Here is the list of ingredients in Burger King’s Double Cheeseburger.
Ingredients
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Patty |
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100% Beef |
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Sesame Seed Bun |
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Unbleached enriched flour, Water, Sugar and/or Liquid Sugar (water, sugar), Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Yeast Food, Dough Conditioners, Guar Gum, Enzymes, Milled Flaxseed, Maltodextrin, Ascorbic Acid, Cultured Wheat Flour, Soy Lecithin, Sesame Seeds |
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American Cheese |
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Milk, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin (anti-sticking agent), Color (paprika oleoresin, beta carotene), Natamycin (mold inhibitor) |
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Pickles |
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Pickles, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt |
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Ketchup |
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Tomato concentrate made from red ripe tomatoes, Distilled white vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Natural flavoring, Onion powder, Spice |
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Mustard |
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Distilled White Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Mustard Bran, Salt, Tumeric, Spices |
Allergens
The double cheeseburger at Burger King is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, and wheat.
Check the list of disclosed allergens in Burger King menu items.
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