Calories in BURGER KING, Double Cheeseburger
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BURGER KING, Double Cheeseburger contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich (162 g) provides about 457 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 24% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 27% of the Daily Value for zinc, 13% of the Daily Value for phosphorus and 13% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 16.1 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.9 g | 35% |
| Trans fat C | 0.7 g | |
| Sodium M | 562 mg | 24% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.4 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars M | 4.2 g | |
| Protein M | 16.8 g | 34% |
| Calcium M | 120 mg | 9% |
| Iron M | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium M | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 168 mg | 13% |
| Potassium M | 231 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 2.9 mg | 27% |
| Copper M | 0.093 mg | 10% |
| Manganese M | 0.21 mg | 9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 24%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 51%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein16.8 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Sugars4.2 gabove the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat16.1 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat6.9 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium562 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 6.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 1.5 g |
| Fructose M | 1.8 g |
| Lactose M | 0.5 g |
| Maltose M | 0.4 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.006 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.1 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.077 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.064 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.043 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.69 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.029 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.054 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.014 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.095 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.16 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.007 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.052 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.55 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.085 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.35 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 4.8 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.84 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.016 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.099 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.02 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.6 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.1 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.006 g |
Other components (3)
| Water M | 47.4 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.2 g |
| Energy C | 1,181 kJ |
Other forms of BURGER KING
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURGER KING, french fries | 280 | 3.2 g | 38.7 g | 12.5 g |
| BURGER KING, Hamburger | 261 | 14.9 g | 26.8 g | 10.6 g |
| BURGER KING, Cheeseburger | 286 | 14.6 g | 23.7 g | 14.8 g |
| BURGER KING, Premium Fish Sandwich | 260 | 10.3 g | 26.7 g | 12.5 g |
| BURGER KING, Original Chicken Sandwich | 286 | 12.1 g | 26.2 g | 14.7 g |
| BURGER KING, Vanilla Shake | 168 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 8.7 g |
| BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese | 233 | 10.7 g | 18.6 g | 12.8 g |
| BURGER KING, WHOPPER, with cheese | 250 | 11.2 g | 16.7 g | 15.3 g |
| BURGER KING, DOUBLE WHOPPER, no cheese | 252 | 13.9 g | 13.7 g | 15.7 g |
| BURGER KING, DOUBLE WHOPPER, with cheese | 266 | 14.5 g | 13.5 g | 17.1 g |
| BURGER KING, Chicken Strips | 292 | 18.2 g | 20.5 g | 15.3 g |
| BURGER KING, Onion Rings | 417 | 3.9 g | 43.6 g | 25.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cheeseburger (Burger King) | 278 | 16.3 g | 16.9 g | 15.7 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger; double, regular patty; with condiments | 282 | 16.2 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
| Double cheeseburger (McDonalds) | 282 | 16.2 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
| McDouble (McDonalds) | 282 | 16.2 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger, double, regular patty and bun, with condiments | 282 | 16.2 g | 18 g | 16.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, Double Cheeseburger | 282 | 15.5 g | 18.8 g | 16.1 g |
| WENDY'S, Double Stack, with cheese | 285 | 18.5 g | 15.4 g | 16.6 g |
| Cheeseburger, NFS | 296 | 17.9 g | 18.7 g | 16.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in BURGER KING?
100 g of BURGER KING has 282 kcal. 1 sandwich (162 g): about 457 kcal.
Is BURGER KING high in protein?
BURGER KING contains 16.8 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 27.3 g in 1 sandwich (162 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in BURGER KING?
BURGER KING has 17.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in BURGER KING?
BURGER KING contains 16.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.9 g is saturated (35% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does BURGER KING contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are zinc (27% DV), phosphorus (13% DV), iron (13% DV) and copper (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in BURGER KING?
100 g contains 562 mg of sodium, 24% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170374. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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