McDonald'sMcDonald'sCheeseburger
The McDonald's Cheeseburger has 300 calories, with 15g protein, 31g carbs, 6g sugar, and 720mg sodium.
Great portion. Watch the sodium.
300
Calories
15g
Protein
31g
Carbs
720mg
Sodium
Nutrition verified June 2026 against official published data from McDonald's.
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How much is this, really?
Thinking of ordering 2?
That would make a full meal
15
2 × 300 cal = 600 cal
Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition
63%
60%
24%
On the heavier side for sodium and sat fat. Balance it out later.
By the numbers
Nutrition & Nom Score
Nutrition Facts
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
13g17%
Saturated Fat
6g30%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
40mg13%
Sodium
720mg31%
Total Carbohydrates
31g11%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
15g30%
* The % Daily Value 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.
Nom Score BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
240.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.0 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
2.0 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
300 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.7 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.0 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).
What's inside
Ingredients
Regular Bun
Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Contains 2% or Less: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Dough Conditioners (May Contain One or More of: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide, Mono and Diglycerides, Ethoxylated Monoglycerides, Monocalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Guar Gum, Calcium Peroxide), Sorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate and/or Sodium Propionate (Preservatives), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY LECITHIN.
100% Beef Patty
100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders. Prepared with Grill Seasoning (Salt, Black Pepper).
Pasteurized Process American Cheese
Milk, Cream, Water, Cheese Culture, Sodium Citrate, Contains 2% or Less of: Salt, Citric Acid, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid, Enzymes, Sodium Pyrophosphate, Natural Flavor (Dairy Source), Color Added, Soy Lecithin (Added for Slice Separation). CONTAINS: MILK AND SOY LECITHIN.
Ketchup
Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Natural Flavors (Plant Source).
Mustard
Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice Extractive.
Pickle Slices
Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavors (Plant Source), Polysorbate 80, Extractives of Turmeric (Color).
Onions
Onions.
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