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Double cheeseburger nutrition facts
A typical portion of double cheeseburger (100 g; 100 g, double cheeseburger (McDonalds)) has 280 calories and 16g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 11 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 278 calories (double cheeseburger (Burger King)) to 300 (on white bun, 2 medium patties).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Double cheeseburger (McDonalds), scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 16.2g
- more than 65% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 282
- more than 70% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 617mg
- more than 87% of reference foods
100 g weighs 100 g in USDA's record for Double cheeseburger (McDonalds) (FDC 2706914).
Where the calories come from: 25% carbohydrate, 52% fat and 23% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Vitamin B121.3 µg in 100 g (100 g), 53% of the Daily Value
- Selenium18 µg in 100 g (100 g), 33% of the Daily Value
- Zinc2.8 mg in 100 g (100 g), 25% of the Daily Value
- Niacin3.5 mg in 100 g (100 g), 22% of the Daily Value
- Thiamin0.2 mg in 100 g (100 g), 19% of the Daily Value
- Riboflavin0.2 mg in 100 g (100 g), 16% of the Daily Value
- Folate61 µg DFE in 100 g (100 g), 15% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus165 mg in 100 g (100 g), 13% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B60.2 mg in 100 g (100 g), 13% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2706914), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of double cheeseburger USDA describes
On white bun, 2 medium patties has the most calories per 100 g (300); the fewest: Double cheeseburger (Burger King) (278)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cheeseburger (McDonalds) | 282 | 16.2 g | 16.2 g | 617 mg |
| Double cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 2 large patties | 296 | 20.5 g | 19.4 g | 399 mg |
| Double cheeseburger, on white bun, 2 large pattiesSame values: Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 large patties | 299 | 20.2 g | 19.4 g | 409 mg |
| Double cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 2 medium patties | 297 | 20 g | 18.9 g | 428 mg |
| Double cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 2 small patties | 292 | 19.7 g | 17.9 g | 399 mg |
| Double cheeseburger, on white bun, 2 medium pattiesSame values: Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 medium patties | 300 | 19.6 g | 18.8 g | 440 mg |
| Double cheeseburger, on white bun, 2 small patties | 296 | 19.3 g | 17.9 g | 412 mg |
| Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 small patties | 297 | 18.1 g | 16.6 g | 447 mg |
| Double cheeseburger (Burger King) | 278 | 16.3 g | 15.7 g | 502 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (65)
The portion is 100 g (100 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16.2 g | 16.2 g | 32% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 16.2 g | 16.2 g | 21% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 18.0 g | 18.0 g | 7% |
| Energy | 282 kcal | 282 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 47.2 g | 47.2 g | |
| Total Sugars | 4.16 g | 4.16 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.90 g | 0.90 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 50.0 mg | 50.0 mg | 17% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 6.96 g | 6.96 g | 35% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.00 g | 6.00 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.31 g | 1.31 g |
Minerals (9)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 150 mg | 150 mg | 12% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.35 mg | 2.35 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 21.0 mg | 21.0 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus, P | 165 mg | 165 mg | 13% |
| Potassium, K | 226 mg | 226 mg | 5% |
| Sodium, Na | 617 mg | 617 mg | 27% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.77 mg | 2.77 mg | 25% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.081 mg | 0.081 mg | 9% |
| Selenium, Se | 17.9 µg | 17.9 µg | 33% |
Vitamins (23)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 40.0 µg | 40.0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 44.0 µg | 44.0 µg | 5% |
| Carotene, beta | 51.0 µg | 51.0 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 1.00 µg | 1.00 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.35 mg | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.20 µg | 0.20 µg | 1% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 3.00 µg | 3.00 µg | |
| Lycopene | 980 µg | 980 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 17.0 µg | 17.0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 2.90 mg | 2.90 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin | 0.23 mg | 0.23 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin | 0.20 mg | 0.20 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 3.46 mg | 3.46 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.21 mg | 0.21 mg | 13% |
| Folate, total | 43.0 µg | 43.0 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.28 µg | 1.28 µg | 53% |
| Choline, total | 43.7 mg | 43.7 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4.70 µg | 4.70 µg | 4% |
| Folic acid | 26.0 µg | 26.0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 17.0 µg | 17.0 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 61.0 µg | 61.0 µg | 15% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Fatty acids (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0.082 g | 0.082 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.070 g | 0.070 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.049 g | 0.049 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.12 g | 0.12 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.14 g | 0.14 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.71 g | 0.71 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.56 g | 3.56 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.94 g | 1.94 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 5.30 g | 5.30 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.11 g | 1.11 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.12 g | 0.12 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.031 g | 0.031 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.41 g | 0.41 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.0010 g | 0.0010 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.050 g | 0.050 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0050 g | 0.0050 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0090 g | 0.0090 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.011 g | 0.011 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2706914: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in double cheeseburger?
280 in 100 g (100 g) of double cheeseburger (McDonalds); 278 to 300 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in double cheeseburger?
16g in 100 g; 16.2 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in double cheeseburger?
620mg in 100 g; 617 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov