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Double Cheeseburger
Ingredients:
100% Beef Patty Ingredients: 100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders. Regular Bun Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Potato Flour, Vinegar, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Modified Food Starch, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Rice And/or Faba Bean), Sunflower And/or Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, May Contain One Or More Dough Conditioners (DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Mono And Diglycerides, Enzymes). Pasteurized Process American Cheese Ingredients: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added. Pickle Slices Ingredients: Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Extractives Of Turmeric (Color). Ketchup Ingredients: Tomato Concentrate From Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Natural Flavors. Onions Mustard Ingredients: Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice Extractive.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Awarded 1/5 green leaves, the McDonald’s Menu Double Cheeseburger falls at the bottom of our clean food spectrum. This rating reflects the presence of multiple ingredients that raise health concerns.
The Double Cheeseburger’s beef patty is pure USDA-inspected beef without fillers or extenders. However, the regular bun contains enriched flour and additives like DATEM and enzymes. The pasteurized process American cheese includes additives and artificial color, while the pickle slices contain preservatives and color enhancers. The ketchup’s inclusion of high fructose corn syrup is particularly troubling, as this ingredient is linked to various health issues. Mustard appears to be the least concerning condiment, primarily made from vinegar, water, mustard seed, and spices.
The product is neither organic nor uses non-GMO ingredients, which detracts from its clean food status. Added sugars are present in multiple forms, from straightforward sugar to corn syrup and dextrose. The presence of potentially harmful additives such as natural flavors, diglycerides, and soy lecithin further diminishes the product’s quality. Maltodextrin, identified as a known harmful additive, is also part of the ingredient list.
Moreover, the use of canola and soybean oil, both of which have been processed and may contribute to inflammation, is another reason for the low rating. The extensive use of high fructose corn syrup, a sweetener linked to obesity and diabetes, is a significant factor in the product’s poor evaluation.
The Double Cheeseburger’s composition reflects a combination of processed ingredients, artificial additives, and sugars that are best avoided for those seeking cleaner, healthier food options. Its green leaf rating of 1/5 signals a product that does not align with the criteria for a clean and healthy diet. Our assessment encourages consumers to seek alternatives that prioritize natural, organic, and minimally processed ingredients.
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