McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger: calories, nutrition, ingredients and allergens

A McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger contains 483 kcal. With small fries the total reaches 733 kcal. With medium fries the total reaches 813 kcal. With large fries the total reaches 913 kcal. Adding a medium Coca-Cola to a medium meal brings the total to 993 kcal. The Bacon Double Cheeseburger represents 24% of the 2,000 kcal adult daily reference intake and sits toward the higher end of the core McDonald's burger range.

Per item: 483 kcal, 25g fat (11.5g saturated), 33g carbohydrate (7g sugar), 2.6g salt, 30g protein. The saturated fat content of 11.5g is 57% of the adult daily guideline of 20g. The salt content of 2.6g is 43% of the adult daily limit of 6g and 87% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6. The protein content of 30g is 60% of the adult daily guide and 150% of the daily target for a child aged 4 to 6.

A McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger contains 2.6g of salt, which is 43% of the adult daily limit of 6g. For a child aged 4 to 6 with a daily salt limit of 3g, the burger alone uses 87% of their entire daily allowance. Adding medium fries brings the total to approximately 3.2g, exceeding the full daily salt limit for a child aged 4 to 6 from a single meal. The bacon is the primary driver of the high salt content — smoked bacon is cured with salt as part of the curing process, adding significantly more sodium than the beef patties or cheese alone.

Yes. The smoked bacon in a McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger is cured with sodium nitrite, listed on the ingredient declaration as a preservative. Nitrites are used in processed meat curing to prevent bacterial growth, extend shelf life and maintain the pink colour of cured bacon. The World Health Organisation classifies processed meat — including bacon cured with nitrites — as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning there is sufficient evidence that it can cause cancer in humans, specifically colorectal cancer. This classification is based on regular consumption and does not mean a single serving is dangerous, but it is a relevant consideration for parents making frequent food choices for children.

A McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger contains 483 kcal compared to 436 kcal in a Double Cheeseburger — 47 extra calories from the bacon. Saturated fat rises from 10.5g to 11.5g. Salt rises significantly from 2g to 2.6g — an increase of 0.6g from the bacon alone. Protein rises from 25g to 30g. The bacon is responsible for the entire difference. For lower salt, the Double Cheeseburger is the more moderate choice. The bacon addition is nutritionally meaningful primarily through its salt and nitrite content rather than its calorie contribution.

A McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger contains 11.5g of saturated fat, which is 57% of the adult daily guideline of 20g from a single item. For a child aged 7 to 10 with an estimated daily saturated fat guideline of approximately 16g, it represents 72% of their daily allowance. For a child aged 4 to 6 it represents approximately 105% of their estimated daily allowance — exceeding the entire daily guideline from a single burger. Adding medium fries adds a further 2-3g of saturated fat.

A McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger with small fries contains approximately 733 kcal. With medium fries the total is approximately 813 kcal. With large fries the total is approximately 913 kcal. For a child aged 7 to 10 with a daily energy need of around 1,700 to 2,000 kcal, a Bacon Double Cheeseburger with medium fries represents approximately 41 to 48% of their daily energy requirement from one meal. The salt total with medium fries reaches approximately 3.2g, exceeding the entire daily limit for a child aged 4 to 6.

A McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger provides 30g of protein, which is 60% of the adult daily protein guide of around 50g. For a child aged 7 to 10 with a daily protein guide of around 28g, one Bacon Double Cheeseburger provides more than their entire daily target from a single item. The protein comes from the two beef patties, two processed cheese slices and the bacon rasher. At 30g it is one of the highest protein contributions of any item on the core McDonald's menu.

A McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger contains 7g of sugar, all of which counts as free sugar under NHS guidelines. This is 23% of the adult daily free sugar limit of 30g and 29% of the limit for a child aged 7 to 10. The sugar content is identical to the Double Cheeseburger — the bacon adds no meaningful sugar. As with all McDonald's meals, the drink is the biggest sugar lever. Adding a medium Coca-Cola adds approximately 35g of free sugar, exceeding the adult daily free sugar limit on its own.

Yes. A McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger falls into NOVA group 4, ultra-processed foods. The bun contains emulsifiers, antioxidants, maltodextrin and dextrose. Each processed cheese slice contains emulsifying salts, whey powder and colours. The bacon contains sodium nitrite as a curing preservative. The pickle slices contain a firming agent and preservative. All additives are approved for use in UK food. The bacon in particular adds a processed meat component not present in the standard Double Cheeseburger.

A McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger contains wheat, soya and milk. It may also contain traces of barley, rye and sesame from shared kitchen equipment. It does not contain eggs, fish, crustaceans, celery, mustard, molluscs or lupin as ingredients. The milk allergen comes from the two processed cheese slices. The bacon itself does not introduce a new allergen beyond those already present in the Double Cheeseburger. McDonald's UK cannot guarantee any item is completely allergen-free due to shared kitchen equipment.

A McDonald's Big Mac contains approximately 509 kcal compared to 483 kcal in a Bacon Double Cheeseburger — very similar in calories. The Big Mac contains approximately 9.6g of saturated fat versus 11.5g in the Bacon Double Cheeseburger, making the Bacon Double Cheeseburger significantly higher in saturated fat. The Bacon Double Cheeseburger also has more salt at 2.6g versus approximately 2g in the Big Mac. On both saturated fat and salt, the Bacon Double Cheeseburger is the less moderate option despite having fewer calories than the Big Mac.

The Bacon Double Cheeseburger is not on the McDonald's Happy Meal menu and is not marketed at children. For a child aged 4 to 6, the saturated fat content exceeds their entire estimated daily guideline and the salt content of 2.6g uses 87% of their daily limit from the burger alone. The addition of nitrite-cured bacon also introduces a processed meat component that health organisations recommend limiting in children's diets. For children, the Hamburger is a significantly more moderate choice across every nutritional measure.

Water is the lowest calorie option at zero calories and zero sugar. A medium water with a Bacon Double Cheeseburger and medium fries keeps the meal at approximately 813 kcal with no drink sugar. A medium Diet Coke or sugar-free Sprite adds zero calories and zero sugar. A medium Coca-Cola adds approximately 180 kcal and 35g of free sugar. Given that the Bacon Double Cheeseburger already contributes significantly to saturated fat and salt limits, keeping sugar low through drink choice is the single most impactful change available within the meal.

A McDonald's Bacon Double Cheeseburger medium meal — burger with medium fries and medium Coca-Cola — contains approximately 993 kcal, 35g of free sugar, 2.7g of salt from the burger and fries alone, and 12.6g of saturated fat. That is approximately 50% of the adult daily calorie reference intake, more than the adult daily free sugar limit, and more than half the adult daily saturated fat guideline from a single meal. Substituting water for the Coca-Cola reduces the meal to approximately 813 kcal and removes the 35g of drink sugar entirely.