McDonald’s Cheeseburger Calories and Nutrition
This simple yet highly popular single patty cheeseburger is made with 100% beef and American cheese. There are 300 calories in one serving, measured as a single cheeseburger.
Read this post for more detailed information about the calories, nutrition, ingredients, and allergens in this cheeseburger.
Cheeseburger Nutrition Facts
Calories in Cheeseburger
There are 300 calories in a single cheeseburger. Carbohydrates contribute the highest percentage (42%) of the total calories. Fat makes up another 38%, and the remaining 20% is from protein.
- Fat: 115 calories
- Carbs: 125 calories
- Protein: 60 calories
- Total: 300 calories per serving
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by McDonald’s. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Sodium
One cheeseburger contains 720 milligrams of sodium.
According to the U.S. FDA, consumers can use the % daily value to determine whether the food item contains a high level of specific nutrients. In general, the FDA suggests that a daily value of 20% or greater is considered high.
With that in mind, at 31% of the recommended daily value, the amount of sodium in this cheeseburger is high.
Dietary Cholesterol
There are 40 milligrams of dietary cholesterol in a single serving. That amount of cholesterol is about 14% of the daily value.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Cheeseburger
CALORIES
300TOTAL FAT
13g(16%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
31g(11%DV)
PROTEIN
15g(30%DV)
| Saturated Fat | 6g (29%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g |
| Cholesterol | 40mg (14%DV) |
| Sodium | 720mg (31%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g (6%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 6g |
| Added Sugars | 5g (9%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
What is on the McDonald’s Cheeseburger?
The classic cheeseburger at McDonald’s is made with a 100% pure beef patty seasoned with salt and pepper. The sandwich includes a tangy pickle, chopped onions, ketchup, mustard and a slice of American cheese.
Ingredients and Allergens in Cheeseburger
Ingredients
Here are the lists of ingredients in McDonald’s Cheeseburger, broken out for the beef patty, hamburger bun, cheese, ketchup, mustard, and pickles.
Beef Patty
The burger patty is made with 100% Pure USDA Beef prepared with Salt and Black Pepper.
Bun
Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Potato Flour, Dough Conditioners, and Vinegar.
Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color Added.
Ketchup
Tomato Concentrate From Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, and Natural Flavors.
Mustard
Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, and Spice Extractive.
Pickles
McDonald’s pickles contain an artificial preservative (potassium sorbate). Here is the full list of ingredients in the pickles.
Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, and Extractives Of Turmeric (color).
What is Potassium Sorbate?
Potassium Sorbate – used in the pickles served on a McDonald’s cheeseburger – is an inorganic, chemical additive used to preserve foods and drinks as well as other products in the marketplace. It’s an odorless salt that is manufactured from sorbic acid and potassium hydroxide.
The purpose of using potassium sorbate is to inhibit the growth of molds, yeast, and fungi to increase the shelf life of processed foods.
This additive is used in the production of juices, cheese, pickles, ice cream, wine, and yogurt, as well as many other food items. You will also find potassium sorbate in pet food.
Allergens
The cheeseburger is made with ingredients that contain milk, soy, and wheat.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s
