Calories in Wendy’s Double Stack Cheeseburger
The Double Stack™ Cheeseburger at Wendy’s is made with two fresh beef patties and melted cheese. It’s served with pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard.
A single cheeseburger has 410 calories, 24 grams fat, 26 grams carbohydrates, and 23 grams protein.
Read this article for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the cheeseburger.
Calories and Nutrition
Calories and nutrition facts are presented based on a single serving measured as one Double Stack cheeseburger. Unless otherwise stated, the FDA recommendations are based on a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Calories in Cheeseburger
There are 410 Calories in one Double Stack™ Cheeseburger. Calories are derived from 24 grams of fat, which contributes about 53% of the total calories.
Carbohydrates make up about 25% of total calories and the remaining 22% is from protein.
- Fat: 215 calories
- Carbs: 105 calories
- Protein: 90 calories
- Total: 410 calories
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Wendy’s. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Total Fat
One double cheeseburger from Wendy’s has 24 grams of total fat, including 10 grams of saturated fat.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories. With that in mind and assuming I eat 2,000 calories, less than 20 grams should be from saturated fat.
Cholesterol
There are 60 milligrams of dietary cholesterol in a single serving. That is about 20% of the total daily value recommended by the FDA (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Sodium
Sodium content is fairly high at 740 milligrams per cheeseburger. According to the FDA, the recommended daily value is 2,300 milligrams, so one double stack accounts for 30% of the daily limit of sodium.
Check the table at the end of this post for a summary of nutrition facts for popular cheeseburgers.
Nutrition Facts
Cheeseburger Ingredients and Allergens
Wendy’s Double Stack Ingredients
Here are the lists of ingredients in the beef patty, bun, cheese, and condiments used to make the burger.
Beef Patties
The patties in this cheeseburger are made with two ingredients: ground beef and salt.
Sandwich Bun
Enriched Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Ascorbic Acid, (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (as a preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (pea, potato, fava bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins, and Sesame Flour.
American Cheese
Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Apocarotenal and Beta Carotene (color), Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (preservative), and Soy Lecithin.
Pickles
Cucumber, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80 and Turmeric.
Condiments
What is Polysorbate 80?
Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic water-soluble nonionic surfactant*. It is used in food production for emulsifying oils. In other words, it helps to prevent fats from separating.
You will find that Polysorbate 80 is an ingredient often used in frozen desserts, baking mixes, and canned vegetables.
This additive is also used in the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industry.
Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that are made with Polysorbate 80 include:
*Note: A surfactant is a chemical compound that decreases tension between two liquids that are not electrically charged. Nonionic surfactants are not electrically charged, which improve function of emulsifying oils.
Allergens
The double stack cheeseburger at Wendy’s is made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat.
Compare Fast Food Cheeseburger Nutrition Facts
Now that we have a good understanding of what’s in the Double Stack at Wendy’s, let’s put that information into context. Compare the double stack to cheeseburgers offered at other fast food restaurants.
For the most part, in terms of the macronutrients (fat, carbs, protein), you can see that Wendy’s Double Stack is comparable to the Burger King Double Cheeseburger and the Shake Shake Cheeseburger.
The amount of fat, carbs, and protein are all within a few grams and the difference in total calories is fairly small.
However, there is a fairly significant range when it comes to the amount of sodium in these cheeseburgers.
Comparison of Fast Food Cheeseburgers
Review the table below to see which cheeseburger has the most calories and compare the composition of other macronutrients.
Use the arrows in the top row to sort the data by restaurant, fat, carbs, protein, or sodium. If you’re viewing this on a small screen, click the green plus icon to expand the row and display additional information.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Cheeseburger | 300 | 13g | 31g | 15g | 720mg |
| Dairy Queen | Cheeseburger | 400 | 18g | 36g | 22g | 910mg |
| Burger King | Double Cheeseburger | 400 | 21g | 30g | 24g | 810mg |
| Wendy's | Double Stack Cheeseburger | 410 | 24g | 26g | 23g | 740mg |
| Shake Shack | Cheeseburger | 440 | 24g | 25g | 29g | 1200mg |
| Five Guys | Cheeseburger | 980 | 67g | 40g | 53g | 1210mg |
Nutrition facts, ingredients and image source: Wendy’s.
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.
