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Double Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese
Ingredients:
Quarter Pound 100% Beef Patty* Ingredients: 100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders. Quarter Pound Bun Ingredients: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% or Less: Sesame Seeds, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Vinegar, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Rice), Sunflower and/or Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors, May Contain One or More Dough Conditioners (DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Mono and Diglycerides, Enzymes), Modified Food Starch. Pasteurized Process American Cheese Ingredients: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Cultures, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, Color Added. Ketchup Ingredients: Tomato Concentrate From Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Natural Flavors. Pickle Slices Ingredients: Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Extractives Of Turmeric (Color). Onions Mustard Ingredients: Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice Extractive.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the McDonald’s Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese is a product that our analysis deems best avoided for those seeking cleaner food options. It is not organic, includes GMO ingredients, and contains a variety of added sugars and potentially harmful additives. The beef patty is made from 100% pure USDA inspected beef without fillers or extenders. However, the accompanying quarter pound bun is made from enriched flour and contains added sugar, soybean oil, and other ingredients such as natural flavors and dough conditioners.
The cheese used in the burger is pasteurized process American cheese, which includes additives such as sodium citrate and color added. The ketchup features both high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup, which contribute to the product’s high level of added sugars. Pickles in the burger contain preservatives and color extractives, while the mustard includes additional spices and flavorings.
Our scoring criteria heavily penalize the presence of high fructose corn syrup, harmful oils like canola and soybean oil, and a range of additives like maltodextrin, soy lecithin, and potassium sorbate. These ingredients are commonly associated with health concerns and are not aligned with the cleaner eating ethos our site promotes.
The Double Quarter Pounder® with Cheese has accumulated negative points for each of these detracting factors, resulting in its low green leaf rating. This assessment reflects a product that does not meet our standards for clean eating due to its use of non-organic, GMO ingredients, and the inclusion of various additives and sugars. We recommend seeking out alternatives that prioritize organic, non-GMO ingredients, and minimal use of additives and sugars for those aiming to make healthier food choices.
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