McDonald's

Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Great protein. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.

780

Calories

51g

Protein

43g

Carbs

1310mg

Sodium

Allergens

WheatSoyMilk

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Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

57%

Sodium1310mg

105%

Sat Fat21g

20%

Sugar10g

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories

780

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

45g58%

Saturated Fat

21g105%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

175mg58%

Sodium

1310mg57%

Total Carbohydrates

43g16%

Dietary Fiber

3g11%

Total Sugars

10g

Protein

51g102%

* 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

167.9 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

2.7 g/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 1

Sugar

1.3 g/100cal

← Best

goodTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

780 cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.4 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

6.5 g/100cal

Best →

excellentTarget: >= 6

Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

Sesame Seed 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, Sesame Seed. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY LECITHIN.

Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty (2)

100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders. Prepared With Grill Seasoning (Salt, Black Pepper).

Pasteurized Process American Cheese (2)

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).

Slivered Onions

Onions.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese healthy?

The McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese earns a Nom Score of C (58/100). Great protein. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese?

The McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 780 calories, with 51g protein, 43g carbs, 10g sugar, and 1310mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese?

The McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese is made from 7 components: Sesame Seed Bun, Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty (2), Pasteurized Process American Cheese (2), Ketchup, Mustard, Pickle Slices, Slivered Onions. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese lists wheat or gluten.

Does the McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, azodicarbonamide.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese?

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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