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A McDonald's Double Cheeseburger contains 437 calories per 1 sandwich (155g), with 24.0g protein, 29.1g carbs and 25.0g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.
McDonald's Double Cheeseburger Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per serving (155g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 437 kcal | 282 kcal |
| Protein | 24.0g | 15.5g |
| Carbohydrates | 29.1g | 18.8g |
| of which Sugars | 6.5g | 4.2g |
| Fat | 25.0g | 16.1g |
| of which Saturates | 10.8g | 7.0g |
| Fibre | 1.2g | 0.8g |
| Sodium | 1035mg | 668.0mg |
| Potassium | 335mg | 216.0mg |
| Calcium | 276mg | 178.0mg |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 2.2mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.4mg |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0.0µg |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (31% DV) — an excellent source
- High in fat (21% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of calcium (14% DV)
- A good source of iron (12% DV)
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- High in saturated fat (35% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- High in sodium (29% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 14% DV
- Protein: 31% DV
- Carbohydrates: 7% DV
- Fibre: 3% DV
- Fat: 21% DV
- Saturated fat: 35% DV
- Sodium: 29% DV
- Potassium: 5% DV
- Calcium: 14% DV
- Iron: 12% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 0% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
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Good to know
Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.
Does mcdonald's double cheeseburger fit your diet?
High-protein diets
At 15.5g of protein per 100g, mcdonald's double cheeseburger clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in a McDonald's Double Cheeseburger?
A McDonald's Double Cheeseburger contains 437 calories per 1 sandwich.
Is a McDonald's Double Cheeseburger unhealthy?
A McDonald's Double Cheeseburger has 437 calories and 25.0g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.
Similar items by calorie count
Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's double cheeseburger by calories per 100g:
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Double Cheeseburger (this page) | 282 kcal | 15.5g | 18.8g | 16.1g |
| McDonald's Filet-O-Fish | 282 kcal | 11.3g | 26.4g | 14.6g |
| Burger King Double Cheeseburger | 282 kcal | 16.8g | 17.4g | 16.1g |
| Domino's 14″ Pepperoni Pizza, Ultimate Deep Dish Crust | 283 kcal | 11.5g | 31.9g | 12.1g |
| McDonald's Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles | 283 kcal | 10.8g | 22.0g | 17.7g |
| Burger King Croissan'Wich with Egg and Cheese | 283 kcal | 10.3g | 24.8g | 15.8g |
| Digiorno Pizza, Pepperoni Topping, Thin Crispy Crust, Frozen | 283 kcal | 13.2g | 28.7g | 12.9g |
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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).