McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Price, Nutrition, Allergen

Price: $8.67

Calories: 740 kcal

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🍔 What’s in a Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese?

The Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese features:

Two ¼ lb.* 100% fresh beef patties
Seasoned with salt and pepper
Cooked on a flat iron grill
Topped with:
- Slivered onions
- Tangy pickles
- Two slices of American cheese
- Ketchup and mustard
Served on a sesame seed bun

No artificial flavors, preservatives, or added colors from artificial sources — except for the pickles, which contain a preservative.

🔬 Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	740	—
Total Fat	42g	54%
Saturated Fat	20g	98%
Trans Fat	2.5g	—
Cholesterol	165mg	55%
Sodium	1360mg	59%
Carbohydrates	43g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2g	9%
Total Sugars	10g	—
Added Sugars	8g	16%
Protein	48g	—
Calcium	200mg	15%
Iron	6mg	35%
Potassium	660mg	15%
Vitamin D	0mcg	0%

🧾 Ingredients Breakdown

1. Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty*

Ingredients: 100% pure USDA-inspected beef
Prepared with grill seasoning (salt, black pepper)
*Weight before cooking: 4 oz.

2. Quarter Pound Bun

Ingredients: Enriched flour (wheat, malted barley), water, sugar, yeast, soybean oil
Contains 2% or less of: sesame seeds, salt, wheat gluten, dextrose, guar gum, vinegar, vegetable proteins, sunflower/canola oil, maltodextrin, natural flavors, dough conditioners (DATEM, ascorbic acid, enzymes), modified food starch
Allergens: Wheat, Sesame

3. Pasteurized Process American Cheese

Ingredients: Milk, cream, water, sodium citrate, salt, cheese cultures, citric acid, enzymes, soy lecithin, added color
Allergens: Milk, Soy

4. Ketchup

Ingredients: Tomato concentrate (from red ripe tomatoes), distilled vinegar, high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, water, salt, natural flavors

5. Pickle Slices

Ingredients: Cucumbers, water, distilled vinegar, salt, calcium chloride, alum, potassium sorbate (preservative), natural flavors, polysorbate 80, turmeric extract (for color)

6. Onions

Ingredients: Onions

7. Mustard

Ingredients: Distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika, spice extractive

⚠️ Allergen Information

Component	Contains
Beef Patty	None
Bun	Wheat, Sesame
Cheese	Milk, Soy
Pickles, Ketchup, Mustard, Onions	None (Note: Pickles contain preservatives)

Always verify allergen info via the McDonald’s app or at your local restaurant.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is the Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese made with fresh beef?

Yes, it uses 100% fresh beef patties (not frozen) and is cooked when you order at most McDonald’s locations in the contiguous U.S.

2. How much protein is in a Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese?

This burger packs an impressive 48g of protein, making it one of the highest-protein options on the menu.

3. Can I customize the toppings?

Absolutely! You can remove or add toppings when ordering in-store, through the McDonald’s App, or online.

4. Is the bun gluten-free?

No, the bun contains wheat and gluten. You can ask for the burger without the bun for a lower-gluten alternative.