McDonald's
McDonald's

Daily Double

The McDonald's Daily Double has 490 calories, with 22g protein, 30g carbs, 5g sugar, and 810mg sodium.

Contains trans fat. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

490
Calories
22g
Protein
30g
Carbs
810mg
Sodium

Nutrition verified June 2026 against official published data from McDonald's.

Is 490 cal right for your day?Get your personalized calorie & macro targets on MyPlate.food

Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 490 cal = 490 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

35%
Sodium810mg
55%
Sat Fat11g
10%
Sugar5g

Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
490

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
31g40%
Saturated Fat
11g55%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
80mg27%
Sodium
810mg35%
Total Carbohydrates
30g11%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
22g44%

* 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 BreakdownB
Score capped — contains trans fats
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
165.3 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.2 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.0 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
490 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.4 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.5 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 (2)
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.
Shredded Lettuce
Lettuce.
Tomato Slice
Tomato.
Mayonnaise Dressing
Water, Soybean Oil, Distilled Vinegar, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Enzyme Modified Egg Yolk, Salt, Sugar, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Flour, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Polysorbate 80, Natural Flavor (Animal Source), Calcium Disodium EDTA to Protect Flavor, Beta Carotene (Color). CONTAINS: EGG.
Slivered Onions
Onions.

Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Daily Double healthy?

The McDonald's Daily Double earns a Nom Score of B (65/100). Contains trans fat. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Daily Double?

The McDonald's Daily Double has 490 calories, with 22g protein, 30g carbs, 5g sugar, and 810mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Daily Double?

The McDonald's Daily Double is made from 7 components: Regular Bun, 100% Beef Patty (2), Pasteurized Process American Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Tomato Slice, Mayonnaise Dressing, Slivered Onions. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Daily Double gluten-free?

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

Does the McDonald's Daily Double contain artificial additives?

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

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Daily Double?

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

Cite or link to this page

Writing about this? Grab a ready-made citation or a link to embed.

Citation
Nom. "Daily Double Nutrition & Nom Score." Nom, 2026, https://nom.now/mcdonalds/mc-daily-double.
Embed link
<a href="https://nom.now/mcdonalds/mc-daily-double">Daily Double Nutrition & Nom Score — Nom Score</a>