Calories in McDouble (McDonalds)
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McDouble (McDonalds) contains 282 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 double cheeseburger (140 g) provides about 395 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 |
| Double cheeseburger (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 mcDouble (McDonalds)?
100 g of mcDouble (McDonalds) has 282 kcal. 1 double cheeseburger (140 g): about 395 kcal.
Is mcDouble (McDonalds) high in protein?
McDouble (McDonalds) contains 16.2 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.7 g in 1 double cheeseburger (140 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 mcDouble (McDonalds)?
McDouble (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 mcDouble (McDonalds)?
McDouble (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 mcDouble (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 mcDouble (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 2706915. 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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