McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger Nutrition Guide
When you order a double cheeseburger from McDonald’s, you receive two seasoned all-beef patties, two slices of melting American cheese, onions, pickles, mustard, and ketchup on a plain hamburger bun.
The double cheeseburger contains:
Read this nutrition guide for a complete overview of the nutritional value, ingredients, and allergens in McDonald’s double patty cheeseburger.
Double Cheeseburger Nutritional Information
Nutritional information in this guide is based on the standard recipe and formulation for a single serving measured as one Double Cheeseburger.
Calories
440% Daily Value
saturated fat
57%high
sodium
49%High
added sugars
9%Med
Daily value (% DV) provides a measure of how much a nutrient in each serving contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower.
Calories
There are 440 calories in McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger.
Here is a summary of the approximate number of calories from fat, carbs, and protein:
Dietary fats contribute approximately 48% of the total calories. Carbohydrates make up about 30% of the total calories and the remaining 23% is from protein.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
The summary of calories by macronutrient above is a rounded estimate based on nutrition facts from McDonald’s. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the cheeseburger is prepared.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 440 CALORIES
Reduced Carb and Lower Calorie Option
For a lower calorie option, order the Double Cheeseburger without the bun. The cheesy double patty burger without the bun has 300 calories (140 fewer calories than the standard cheeseburger).
Total Fat
Each serving has 24 grams of total fat, including 11 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Saturated fat contributes approximately 100 calories, 23% of the total 440 calories per serving.
Sodium
One two-patty, two-cheese burger contains 1,120 milligrams of sodium. To put that into context, it means one menu item contains nearly half of the FDA-recommended limit of sodium for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Dietary Cholesterol
The cheeseburger contains 85 milligrams of dietary cholesterol. At a 28% daily value, the amount of cholesterol exceeds the 20% threshold and is considered high for one meal.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Double Cheeseburger
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
440 |
% Daily Value
|
Total Fat |
24g |
30% |
|
Saturated Fat |
11g |
57% |
|
Trans Fat |
1.5g | |
|
Cholesterol |
85mg |
28% |
|
Sodium |
1120mg |
49% |
|
Carbohydrates |
34g |
12% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
|
Total Sugars |
6g | |
|
Added Sugars |
5g |
9% |
|
Protein |
25g |
%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.
Double Cheeseburger Ingredients and Allergens
What’s on McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger?
A standard serving includes:
Ingredients
In addition to onions, McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger contains the following ingredients.
Beef Patty
Ingredients:100% Pure USDA inspected Beef prepared with Salt and Black Pepper.
Bun
Ingredients: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.
Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Ingredients:Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color Added.
Pickle Slices
Order the cheeseburger without pickles to avoid consuming potassium sorbate, an artificial preservative. Here is the full list of ingredients in McDonald’s pickles.
Ingredients:Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, and Extractives of Turmeric (for color).
Mustard
Ingredients:Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, and Spice Extractive.
Ketchup
Ingredients:Tomato Concentrate (red ripe tomatoes), Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, and Natural Flavors.
Allergens
The cheeseburger is made with ingredients that contain egg, sesame, 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