McDonald’s Daily Double
McDonald’s Daily Double is a double-patty burger served with American cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, and mayonnaise. It’s served on a plain-top bun.
There are 490 calories, 31 grams of fat, 30 grams of carbohydrates, and 22 grams of protein in one cheeseburger.
Review this fast food nutrition report for an in-depth review of nutrition facts, analysis of calories, and a full list of ingredients, and allergens.
Daily Double Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are based on a standard serving without substitutions, exclusions, or additional toppings.
Calories
There are 490 calories in a Daily Double from McDonald’s.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient, per serving:
The greatest proportion (57%) of total calories is derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up another 24% of the calories, and the remaining 18% is from protein.
Daily Double
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on nutrition facts information provided by McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the burger is prepared at time of order.
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 McDonald’s two-patty cheeseburger.
Here is a list of the approximate times required to burn off the 490 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 490 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 Daily Double burger with cheese.
Amount (%DV) per Burger
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Calories |
490 |
%DV |
|
Total Fat |
31g |
39% |
|
Saturated Fat |
11g |
53% |
|
Trans Fat |
1g | |
|
Cholesterol |
80mg |
26% |
|
Sodium |
810mg |
35% |
|
Carbohydrates |
30g |
11% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
6% |
|
Total Sugars |
5g | |
|
Added Sugars |
3g |
7% |
|
Protein |
22g |
%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.
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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, a Daily Double is high in saturated fat and sodium.
|
%DV |
Level | |
|
Saturated Fat |
53% |
HIGH |
|
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
One serving of McDonald’s Daily Double contains 31 grams of total fat, including 11 grams of saturated fat, a 39% daily value.
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
|
per Burger |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
31g |
78g |
39% |
|
Saturated Fat |
11g |
20g |
53% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
As general guidance, the U.S. FDA recommends consuming less saturated fat.
McDonald’s cheeseburger has about 100 calories from saturated fat, approximately 20% of total calories.
Summary of Fat in McD’s Daily Double
Sodium
One serving contains 810 milligrams of sodium, which is 35% of the limit recommended by the FDA for an entire day.
Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
Ingredients and Allergens
Review the table below for a full list of ingredients in McDonald’s double patty cheeseburger.
Ingredients
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Patty |
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100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef prepared with Salt and Black Pepper |
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Regular Bun |
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Enriched Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch, Wheat Gluten, Vinegar, Vegetable Proteins (pea, potato, rice and/or faba), Sunflower And/or Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, Dough Conditioners (enzymes, ascorbic acid, monoglycerides) Contains wheat and may contain sesame |
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Pasteurized Process American Cheese |
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Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added Contains milk, soy |
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Mayonnaise |
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Soybean Oil, Egg Yolk, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate Contains egg |
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Other Ingredients |
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Onions, Lettuce |
Allergens
McDonald’s Daily Double is made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, soy, and wheat. The bun may also contain sesame.
Check the list of disclosed allergens in McDonald’s menu.
Fast Food Cheeseburgers Nutrition Facts
Review the following table to compare the nutrition facts of various cheeseburgers offered at popular fast food restaurants.
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