Double cheeseburger
A double cheeseburger combines two beef patties, cheese, a bun, and often sauces in one dense meal. The red rating reflects the typical total fat, sodium, and portion size, not an unsupported claim that everyone will react the same way.
Why it received this rating
The nutrition snapshot for a typical fast-food-style double cheeseburger is high in calories, fat, and sodium for a single handheld item. Two patties and cheese also make it more food volume and richness than a single hamburger or a leaner sandwich.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving: 1 double cheeseburger (fast-food style, about 155g)
Values are a typical fast-food double cheeseburger; exact numbers vary by chain and toppings. Always check the current menu or package label.
Representative USDA FoodData Central example. This is a representative fast-food-style example; bun, patties, cheese, condiments, and portion size vary by restaurant. Source basis reviewed August 17, 2026. Review nutrition source How nutrition data is handled
Portion and preparation guidance
If you want a burger, consider a single-patty hamburger or cheeseburger, light sauce, and a smaller side. Another option is to eat half of the double cheeseburger and save the rest rather than treating the full sandwich as the required portion.
Symptoms or considerations
Exact nutrition varies widely by restaurant. Higher-fat, very large meals may feel more difficult to tolerate when nausea, reflux, or prolonged fullness is already present, so compare a smaller burger before adding fries, bacon, or creamy sauces.
Common questions
What is a lighter way to order a burger?
A single patty, one slice of cheese or no cheese, light sauce, and a smaller side reduces the size and fat of the meal without requiring you to avoid burgers entirely.
Why is the nutrition only approximate?
This is a generic fast-food-style example, not one restaurant item. Patty size, cheese, bun, sauce, and toppings vary, so use the current restaurant nutrition information when you need exact numbers.
Individual tolerance varies. This rating is general educational guidance, not a statement that this food is the right choice for your personal medical needs. Follow advice from your prescriber or registered dietitian.
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