McDonald's Double Cheeseburger: 440 calories
- 25gProtein
- 34gCarbs
- 24gFat
- 1,120mgSodium
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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 Double Cheeseburger nutrition facts
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cheeseburger | 440 | 25g | 34g | 24g | 1,120mg | 11g | 6g | 2g | 22% |
The McDonald's Double Cheeseburger is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day and 49% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
Double Cheeseburger 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 Double Cheeseburger ranks
- The Double Cheeseburger is the 6th lightest of the 12 items in the McDonald's “Burgers & Sandwiches” menu, and 4th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 35 items of the same kind we track at 5 chains, it is the 7th lightest; their average is 656 calories.
How to make a McDonald's order lighter
- Order the McDouble instead: 50 fewer calories, 22g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the McDonald's Double Cheeseburger takes about 99 minutes of brisk walking, 46 minutes of running (5 mph) or 46 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 Double Cheeseburger has 440 calories, with 25g of protein, 34g of carbs and 24g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
The McDouble has 390 calories, 50 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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