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.
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Read this fast food review for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the double patty cheeseburger from Wendy’s.
Cheeseburger Nutritional Information
Calories and nutrition facts are presented based on a single serving measured as one double patty cheeseburger.
Nutrition Info
400 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
50% |
HIGH |
|
Cholesterol |
20% |
high |
|
Sodium |
33% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Unless otherwise stated, the percentage daily value (%DV) is based on general nutrition guidance set by the FDA for American adults who follow a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Calories
There are 400 calories in a Wendy’s Double Stack Cheeseburger.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in a standard cheeseburger without additional toppings:
More than half of the total calories are derived from 23 grams of dietary fats. Carbohydrates make up about one quarter of the total calories and the remaining 22% is from protein.
Wendy’s Double Stack Cheeseburger
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinSummary of calories breakout by nutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Wendy’s. Calories may vary as a result of how the burger is prepared or due to topping choices.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 400 CALORIES
Total Fat
This double beef patty cheeseburger from Wendy’s contains 23 grams of total fat, including 10 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
Based on that nutrition guidance, an individual who follows a 2,000 calorie daily diet, should consume no more than 200 calories from saturated fat (about 20 grams).
Wendy’s Double Stack delivers half of the recommended limit of saturated fat for an entire day.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
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 also high. There are 760 milligrams of sodium in one serving of the cheeseburger.
According to the FDA, the recommended daily value is 2,300 milligrams. A double stack cheeseburger accounts for 33% 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
Serving Size 1 Cheeseburger
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
400 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Total Fat |
23g |
29% |
|
Saturated Fat |
10g |
50% |
|
Trans Fat |
1.5g | |
|
Cholesterol |
60mg |
20% |
|
Sodium |
740mg |
33% |
|
Carbohydrates |
25g |
9% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
|
Total Sugars |
5g | |
|
Protein |
23g |
%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.
Ingredients and Allergens in Cheeseburger
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
Ingredients in 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
Ingredients in cheese:Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Apocarotenal and Beta Carotene (color), Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (preservative), and Soy Lecithin.
Pickles
Ingredients in pickles:Cucumber, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80 and Turmeric.
Condiments
Allergens
The double stack cheeseburger at Wendy’s is made with ingredients that contain egg, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat.
Fast Food Cheeseburgers Nutrition Comparison
Review the table below to see which cheeseburger has the most calories and compare the composition of other macronutrients.
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| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Double Cheeseburger | 400 | 21g | 30g | 24g | 810mg |
| Dairy Queen | Cheeseburger | 400 | 18g | 36g | 22g | 910mg |
| Five Guys | Cheeseburger | 980 | 67g | 40g | 53g | 1210mg |
| McDonald's | Cheeseburger | 300 | 13g | 31g | 15g | 720mg |
| Shake Shack | Cheeseburger | 440 | 24g | 25g | 29g | 1200mg |
| Wendy's | Double Stack Cheeseburger | 400 | 23g | 25g | 23g | 760mg |
| Whataburger | Bacon & Cheese | 750 | 37g | 62g | 39g | 1910mg |
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, ingredients and image source: Wendy’s.