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Updated 24 July 2026

McDonald's McDouble
Burgers

McDonald's McDouble

$4.19 390 Cal 22g protein

The classic McDouble burger stacks two 100% pure beef patties seasoned with just a pinch of salt and pepper. Wondering what the difference is between a McDouble and a Double Cheeseburger ?

Checked across 60 restaurants, $2.79 to $6.29.

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Nutritional Facts

Per serving · Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Total390kcal
Protein22g44%
Carbs32g11%
Fat20g31%
NutrientAmount% DV
Calories390kcal20%
Total Fat20g31%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Trans Fat1g—
Cholesterol70mg23%
Sodium920mg40%
Total Carbohydrates32g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars6g12%
Added Sugars5g10%
Protein22g44%
Calcium100mg8%
Iron3.5mg19%
Potassium320mg7%
Caffeine0mg—
Nutritional values come from McDonald's published data and may vary by location or customisation. Updated 24 July 2026. Compare this item against the rest of the menu with the nutrition calculator.

McDonald's McDouble Complete Information

A McDonald's McDouble costs $4.19 and carries 390 calories with 22g of protein. Two beef patties, one slice of American cheese, ketchup, mustard, onion and pickles on a regular bun. It is the Double Cheeseburger with one cheese slice removed, and that removal is what turned it into the best value order on the menu.

Measured in protein per dollar, nothing else at McDonald's comes close. The McDouble delivers 22g for $4.19, which beats the Big Mac, both Quarter Pounders and every chicken sandwich on the board. It carries almost the same protein as a Big Mac for roughly half the price, and stays under 400 calories while doing it. That combination is why it survived the death of the Dollar Menu and now anchors the McValue bundles. Add Small French Fries for a complete order, or compare it against the Quarter Pounder with Cheese if you want one thicker patty instead of two thin ones.

Health Insight

At 390 calories and 920mg of sodium, this one is best treated as an occasional order rather than an everyday one.

Lighter alternative: Cheeseburger on the same menu comes in at 300 calories. See Cheeseburger

What Is in a McDonald's McDouble?

3 components, 31 ingredients in total, exactly as McDonald's lists them.

  1. Main Ingredients4
    • 100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef
    • No Fillers
    • No Extenders
    • Prepared With Grill Seasoning (Salt, Black Pepper)
  2. Regular Bun17
    • Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
    • Water
    • Sugar
    • Yeast
    • Soybean Oil
    • Contains 2% Or Less: Salt
    • Dextrose
    • Corn Starch
    • Modified Food Starch
    • Wheat Gluten
    • Vinegar
    • Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Rice And/or Faba)
    • Sunflower And/or Canola Oil
    • Maltodextrin
    • Natural Flavors
    • Dough Conditioners (Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Monoglycerides)
    • May Contain: Sesame

    Contains: Wheat

  3. Pasteurized Process American Cheese10
    • Milk
    • Cream
    • Water
    • Sodium Citrate
    • Salt
    • Cheese Cultures
    • Citric Acid
    • Enzymes
    • Soy Lecithin
    • Color Added
Ingredient statements are published by McDonald's and can change without notice. Regional suppliers mean a restaurant near you may use a slightly different formulation.

How to Make a McDouble at Home?

The McDouble is a lesson in restraint: two patties, one slice of cheese, and the cheese sits between them rather than on top. That placement is the entire trick, and it is why a homemade version with the slice on the crown never tastes right. The restaurant price is $4.19, which is hard to beat, so make these for a table.

16 min10 prep, 6 cookEasydifficulty2 burgersyield
Servings2

Ingredients0 of 8

Beef and cheese

To assemble

Method0 of 6 steps

Tips

  • One slice, in the middle. On top of the stack it slides off and the burger falls apart.
  • Keep both patties thin. Two thick ones turn this into a burger the bun cannot hold.
  • Season in the pan rather than the mince, so the beef stays tender at this thickness.

Variations

  • Add the second cheese slice for a Double Cheeseburger, $4.59 on the real menu.
  • Add a slice of bacon between the patties for a home version of the bacon double.
  • Swap the plain bun for a sesame seed one, which is the only visible difference from the value line.

Serve hot with fries. The real thing costs $4.19, so this recipe earns its keep when you are feeding four rather than one.

Pairs Well Together

Perfect Combination

Small French Fries is the side a McDouble is built around, and the pair is what a meal bundles anyway.

McDouble $4.19 McDouble Small French Fries $4.49 Small French Fries

Allergen Information

This item may contain the following allergens

  • Wheat
  • Gluten

Allergen information for the McDouble is based on McDonald's standard recipe. Cross contamination is possible in restaurant kitchens, so tell staff about any allergy before you order.

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McDouble Questions

How much is a McDouble at McDonald's?

A McDouble is $4.19 at a typical US restaurant. That is the median of the real listings we checked, with the full range shown under the price above. Prices are set by each franchise, so the figure moves between locations.

Why is the McDouble considered the best value at McDonald’s?

Protein per dollar. At $4.19 it carries 22g of protein, which beats the Big Mac, both Quarter Pounders and every chicken sandwich on the menu on that measure. It also stays under 400 calories at 390.

What is the difference between a McDouble and a Double Cheeseburger?

One slice of cheese. The McDouble has one at $4.19; the Double Cheeseburger has two at $4.59. Both carry two beef patties and the same ketchup, mustard, onion and pickles.

How many calories are in a McDouble?

390 calories with 22g of protein, which puts it between the Cheeseburger at 300 and the Double Cheeseburger at 440. The nutrition table on this page has the full breakdown.

Is the McDouble part of McValue?

Yes. The McDouble Meal Deal Bundle is one of the anchors of the McValue range, pairing the burger with fries, a 4 piece McNuggets and a drink. The value meals page carries its current price and what else sits in that tier.

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