Calories in Double cheeseburger (McDonalds)
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Double cheeseburger (McDonalds) contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 double cheeseburger (165 g) provides about 465 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 23% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for burgers on FoodFactly (288 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 53% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 33% of the Daily Value for selenium and 25% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 282 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 16.2 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 7 g | 35% |
| Cholesterol C | 50 mg | 17% |
| Sodium C | 617 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 4.2 g | |
| Protein C | 16.2 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 44 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.9 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.7 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.23 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.5 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.21 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 61 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 53% |
| Choline C | 43.7 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 150 mg | 12% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 165 mg | 13% |
| Potassium C | 226 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 2.8 mg | 25% |
| Copper C | 0.081 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 17.9 µg | 33% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 52%
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
- Protein16.2 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 17.9 g)
- Sugars4.2 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 2.9 g)
- Fat16.2 gabove the median for burgers (median 15.8 g)
- Saturated fat7 gabove the median for burgers (median 6.5 g)
- Sodium617 mgin the top quarter of burgers (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.2 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 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.082 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.07 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.049 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.71 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 51 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 980 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 17 µg |
| Retinol C | 40 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 3 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 47.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 26 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast foods, cheeseburger; double, regular patty; with condiments | 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 |
| Double cheeseburger (Burger King) | 278 | 16.3 g | 16.9 g | 15.7 g |
| BURGER KING, Double Cheeseburger | 282 | 16.8 g | 17.4 g | 16.1 g |
| Cheeseburger, on white bun, 1 small patty | 298 | 17.6 g | 19.6 g | 16 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger; double, large patty; with condiments | 272 | 17 g | 14.4 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 double cheeseburger (McDonalds)?
100 g of double cheeseburger (McDonalds) has 282 kcal. 1 double cheeseburger (165 g): about 465 kcal.
Is double cheeseburger (McDonalds) high in protein?
Double cheeseburger (McDonalds) contains 16.2 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26.7 g in 1 double cheeseburger (165 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other burgers, that is in the lowest quarter (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in double cheeseburger (McDonalds)?
Double cheeseburger (McDonalds) has 18 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 4.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in double cheeseburger (McDonalds)?
Double cheeseburger (McDonalds) contains 16.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7 g is saturated (35% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does double cheeseburger (McDonalds) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (53% DV), selenium (33% DV), zinc (25% DV), Niacin (B3) (22% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in double cheeseburger (McDonalds)?
100 g contains 617 mg of sodium, 27% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706914. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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