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Cheeseburger Calories & Nutrition

One Cheeseburger from McDonald's has 300 calories, 15g protein, 31g carbs, 13g fat and 6g sugar.

Our simple, classic cheeseburger begins with a 100% pure beef burger seasoned with just a pinch of salt and pepper. The McDonald’s Cheeseburger is topped with a tangy pickle, chopped onions, ketchup, mustard, and a slice of melty American cheese.

Key facts

  • Calories

    300 kcal

  • Protein

    15g

  • Carbohydrates

    31g

  • Sodium

    720 mg

It ranks #2 of 10 burgers from lowest to highest calories, with 40% fewer calories than the category average of 497 kcal.

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Ingredients & allergens

Allergens:

  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Soy

Ingredients

Regular Bun: 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. 100% Beef Patty: 100% Pure Usda Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders. Prepared With Grill Seasoning (salt, Black Pepper). Pasteurized Process American Cheese: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added. Contains: Milk, Soy. Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate From Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Natural Flavors. Pickle Slices: Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Extractives Of Turmeric (color). Onions: Onions. Mustard: Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice Extractive.

Allergens shown in capitals as declared by McDonald's. Recipes change and items are made on shared equipment, so always check in store if you have an allergy.

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Cheeseburger: common questions

How many calories are in a Cheeseburger?

One Cheeseburger from McDonald's has 300 calories, 15g protein, 31g carbs, 13g fat and 6g sugar. That is 15% of the 2,000 kcal daily value for an average adult.

How much sugar is in Cheeseburger?

6g of total sugars, of which 5g are added sugars.

Is Cheeseburger dairy-free or vegan?

The standard build contains milk. McDonald's prepares food and drinks on shared equipment, so traces are possible.

Source: McDonald's US Nutrition Calculator (menu definition) (retrieved 2026-10-15); McDonald's US item nutrition, ingredients & allergens (itemDetails JSON used by the calculator and product pages) (retrieved 2026-10-15); McDonald's US Full Menu (category pages incl. Sauces & Condiments, Happy Meal, Drinks) (retrieved 2026-10-15). Data checked 2026-10-15. McDonald's is a trademark of its owner; Fast Food Calc is independent and not affiliated with McDonald's.