McDonald's Daily Double: 490 calories
- 22gProtein
- 30gCarbs
- 31gFat
- 810mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from McDonald's USA Nutrition Calculator, last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ.
McDonald's Daily Double nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 490 | 22g | 30g | 31g | 810mg | 11g | 5g | 2g | 25% |
The McDonald's Daily Double is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day and 35% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
Daily Double in our menu change log
- October 25, 2026: Re-checked all existing items against McDonald's live U.S. nutrition data (no changes) and added saturated fat, sugar and fiber. Added Quarter Pounder Deluxe, Bacon Quarter Pounder, Double Cheeseburger, Daily Double, 40-piece McNuggets, McCrispy sandwiches, McCrispy Strips, Snack Wraps, McGriddles, breakfast bagels and biscuits, Hotcakes, Big Breakfast, Sausage Burrito, Oatmeal, Kids Fries, Apple Slices, cones, sundaes, cookie, shakes, smoothies, Frozen Coke, orange juice, unsweetened iced tea and a new McCafé coffee category. New fountain sodas were not added because McDonald's publishes them both with and without ice.
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How the Daily Double ranks
- The Daily Double is the 6th highest in calories of the 12 items in the McDonald's “Burgers & Sandwiches” menu, and 9th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 35 items of the same kind we track at 5 chains, it is the 9th lightest; their average is 656 calories.
How to make a McDonald's order lighter
- Order the Filet-O-Fish instead: 110 fewer calories, 16g protein.
- Order the McDouble instead: 100 fewer calories, 22g protein.
- Order the Double Cheeseburger instead: 50 fewer calories, 25g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the McDonald's Daily Double takes about 111 minutes of brisk walking, 51 minutes of running (5 mph) or 51 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie burgers at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Dairy Queen Hamburger (Double): 460 calories, 24g protein
- Five Guys Hamburger (bun + 2 patties): 844 calories, 39g protein
- Wendy's Baconator: 890 calories, 59g protein
- Burger King Whopper: 710 calories, 34g protein
Questions people ask
The McDonald's Daily Double has 490 calories, with 22g of protein, 30g of carbs and 31g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The Filet-O-Fish has 380 calories, 110 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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