McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger
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 Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are based on the standard formulation for McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger, excluding substitutions or extra add-ons.
Calories
There are 440 calories in McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient in one serving:
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.
McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on nutrition facts information from McDonald’s fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the cheeseburger is prepared.
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 440 calories, by type of exercise.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 440 CALORIES
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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).
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in McDonald’s double patty cheeseburger.
Amount (%DV) per Cheeseburger
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
440 |
%DV |
|
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.
Total Fat
Each serving has 24 grams of total fat, including 11 grams of saturated fat.
The amount of saturated fat in one cheeseburger has a 57% daily value, which is high.
Calculate Daily Value
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
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per Burger |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
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Total Fat |
24g |
78g |
30% |
|
Saturated Fat |
11g |
20g |
57% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Saturated fat contributes approximately 100 calories, 23% of the total 440 calories per serving.
Summary of Fat in McD’s Cheeseburger
Sodium
McDonald’s double patty cheeseburger contains 1,120 milligrams of sodium. To put that into context, the FDA recommends limiting sodium intake to no more than 2,300mg per day.
The double cheeseburger contains nearly half of the recommended limit.
Dietary Cholesterol
A Double Cheeseburger contains 85 milligrams of dietary cholesterol, which equates to a 28% daily value and is considered high for one serving.
What’s on McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger?
A standard serving includes:
Double Cheeseburger Ingredients and Allergens
Order the cheeseburger without pickles to avoid consuming potassium sorbate, an artificial preservative.
Review the table below for the full list of ingredients in McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger.
Ingredients
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Beef Patty |
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100% Pure USDA inspected Beef prepared with Salt and Black Pepper. |
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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. |
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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, and Color Added. |
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Pickles |
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Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, and Extractives of Turmeric (for color). |
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Mustard |
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Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, and Spice Extractive. |
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Ketchup |
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Tomato Concentrate (red ripe tomatoes), Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, and Natural Flavors. |
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Other Ingredients |
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Onions |
Compare ingredients in McDonald’s Regular Cheeseburger to select the best option for your diet plan.
Allergens
The cheeseburger is made with ingredients that contain egg, sesame, soy, and wheat.
If you have a food allergy or sensitivity, check the full allergen guide to McDonald’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s. Cheeseburger image courtesy of McDonald’s. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.