McDouble vs Double Cheeseburger: Price, Calories & Key Differences
McDouble is a McDonald’s burger with one slice of cheese between two beef patties; Double Cheeseburger doubles the cheese to two slices and costs a little more.
Drive-thru screens show both names side by side, so hungry shoppers glance at price tags and calorie counts, then panic-pick the one that feels “cheaper” without noticing the cheese count.
Key Differences
McDouble: 400 cal, 1 cheese slice, $2-$2.50. Double Cheeseburger: 450 cal, 2 cheese slices, $2.60-$3.10. Both have identical buns, ketchup, pickles, onions, mustard, and beef weight.
Which One Should You Choose?
Crave gooey cheese and 50 extra calories? Go Double. Counting cents or carbs? McDouble wins. Taste gap is small; the deciding factor is literally one slice of cheese.
Is the McDouble always cheaper?
Yes, in most U.S. locations it’s 30-60¢ less because it uses one cheese slice.
Does the extra slice change nutrition much?
It adds 50 calories and 4 g fat—about a bite of a chocolate chip cookie.
Can I swap to get the cheaper price?
Order a McDouble and request “add one cheese slice” for about 20¢, saving 10-40¢ over the Double Cheeseburger.