McDonald's

Cheeseburger

Great portion. Watch the sodium.

300

Calories

15g

Protein

33g

Carbs

680mg

Sodium

Allergens

WheatSoyMilk

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That would make a full meal

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2 × 300 cal = 600 cal

Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition

59%

Sodium1360mg

60%

Sat Fat12g

28%

Sugar14g

On the heavier side for sodium and sat fat. Balance it out later.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

12g15%

Saturated Fat

6g30%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

40mg13%

Sodium

680mg30%

Total Carbohydrates

33g12%

Dietary Fiber

2g7%

Total Sugars

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 Breakdown

NomScore

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

226.7 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

2.0 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

2.3 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%).

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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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Cheeseburger healthy?

The McDonald's Cheeseburger earns a Nom Score of C (59/100). Great portion. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Cheeseburger?

The McDonald's Cheeseburger has 300 calories, with 15g protein, 33g carbs, 7g sugar, and 680mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Cheeseburger?

The McDonald's Cheeseburger is made from 7 components: Regular Bun, 100% Beef Patty, Pasteurized Process American Cheese, Ketchup, Mustard, Pickle Slices, Onions. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Cheeseburger gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the McDonald's Cheeseburger lists wheat or gluten.

Does the McDonald's Cheeseburger contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Cheeseburger lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, azodicarbonamide.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Cheeseburger?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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