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 Nutritional Information
Nutritional information in this guide is based on the standard recipe and formulation for a single serving measured as one Double Cheeseburger.
Daily Value
Daily value indicates how much of a specific nutrient is in the cheeseburger relative to the recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to compare foods and select the best option for your dietary goals.
Review the chart below, which shows that McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger is high in saturated fat and sodium.
Serving size: 1 Cheeseburger
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
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Saturated Fat |
57% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
49% |
HIGH |
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Added Sugars |
9% |
MED |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 440 calories in McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger.
Here is a summary of the number 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 proteinThe 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.
Saturated fat contributes approximately 100 calories, 23% of the total 440 calories per serving.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
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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 cheeseburger contains nearly half of that recommended daily 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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Double Cheeseburger
Amount per serving
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Calories |
440 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Total Fat |
24g |
30% |
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Saturated Fat |
11g |
57% |
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Trans Fat |
1.5g | |
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Cholesterol |
85mg |
28% |
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Sodium |
1120mg |
49% |
|
Carbohydrates |
34g |
12% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
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Total Sugars |
6g | |
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Added Sugars |
5g |
9% |
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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:
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
In addition to onions, McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger contains the following ingredients.
Ingredients in McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger
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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. |
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 their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: McDonald’s