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McDonald's McDouble
Two 100% beef patties, one slice of American cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard. The internet's most celebrated fast food value hack.
The McDonald's McDouble contains 390 calories, 22g of protein and 20g of fat. It costs $2.99 in the United States, up from $1.49 in 1997. Available in 33 countries, with prices ranging from $0.90 in Egypt to $3.65 in Sweden. This page covers full McDouble nutrition facts, price history, and worldwide price comparison.
US Price
$2.99
baseline price
Calories
390
20% daily value
Cheapest
$0.90
Egypt
Most Expensive
$3.65
Sweden
Countries
33
available worldwide
McDouble Nutrition Facts
US standard serving ยท Source: McDonald's official nutrition data
390
KCAL
Calories
20g
TOTAL FAT
Fat
32g
CARBS
Carbohydrates
22g
PROTEIN
Protein
Contains: wheat, egg, milk, soy. Always check McDonald's official allergen guide โ
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by location, preparation method and date. Always verify with the McDonald's official nutrition page before making dietary decisions.
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McDouble Price History
US average price ยท Updated when prices change on PriceMyMeal
McDouble Price โ United States
+101% since 1997
McDouble Price by Country
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The History of the McDouble
Origins and story behind this iconic item
1997
The McDouble launches as part of McDonald's Dollar Menu โ two beef patties and one slice of cheese for $1, immediately becoming one of the most popular value items in fast food history.
2008
The McDouble is cited in a Freakonomics blog post as 'the cheapest, most nutritious and bountiful food that has ever existed in human history' โ generating enormous media coverage.
2013
McDonald's raises the McDouble to $1.19 and eventually $1.49 as the Dollar Menu transitions to the Dollar Menu & More โ the price increase generates significant customer backlash.
2024
The McDouble at $2.99 is no longer a dollar-menu item but remains one of McDonald's best protein values โ 22g of protein for under $3.
McDouble โ Did You Know?
Interesting facts about the McDouble
When launched on the Dollar Menu in 1997, the McDouble at $1 for 22g of protein was arguably the best protein value in fast food history โ the price has tripled but it remains competitive.
A 2013 Freakonomics blog post called the McDouble 'the cheapest, most nutritious and bountiful food that has ever existed' โ triggering a viral debate about fast food nutrition and value.
The McDouble has one slice of cheese versus the Double Cheeseburger's two โ the single key difference between the two items, saving around $1 and 50 calories.
At 22g of protein for $2.99, the McDouble delivers 7.4g of protein per dollar โ one of the best protein-per-dollar ratios at McDonald's, beaten only by the McNuggets value meals.
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