Double Quarter Pounder
151
MIN WALK
740
kcal
7.8 MILES / 15,680 STEPS
Or run it off in 55 minutes.
TL;DR
One Double Quarter Pounder: 740 kcal, about 151 min walking or 55 min running at 82kg reference rates.
Quantity
What is it?
McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese stacks two quarter-pound beef patties, two slices of American cheese, pickles, slivered onion, ketchup and mustard in a sesame bun. The single Quarter Pounder dates to 1971 in Fremont, California.
In the US the patties are cooked from fresh beef when ordered, so it is the burger regulars pick when a Big Mac feels too light. In the UK and Europe it appears as the Double Quarter Pounder, and in France as the Royal Cheese variant.
It tastes dense and meaty rather than saucy. Mustard and pickle cut the cheese, and the thick patties stay juicy.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to burn off Double Quarter Pounder?
At 82kg, one 740 kcal serving takes about 151 minutes walking or 55 minutes running. Your pace and body weight can change that.
Can I split the walk into shorter sessions?
Yes. Several shorter walks at a similar pace add up to the same overall walking time. Watch estimates vary across sessions.
Does the 740 kcal estimate cover every Double Quarter Pounder serving?
No. The 740 kcal figure is for the serving shown here. Recipes and portion sizes can differ; check the label or restaurant information for the one you ate.
How we tested
Reference by Y.W. Fung at 82kg with an Apple Watch Ultra. The reference route is a 5.3-mile loop at 3.1 mph walking and 6 mph running; food burn minutes are calculated from calories at those rates, not individually walked off for every food. The reference test date is 2026-05-20. Check the food's listed source and serving.
Full test protocol
Burn table
| Activity | Minutes · selected quantity |
|---|---|
| Walking | 151 min |
| Running 6mph | 55 min |
| Cycling Moderate | 75 min |
| Rucking 20kg | 82 min |
Visual swap
1 Double Quarter Pounder = 2.3x Pineapple Bun = 1.5x Brown Sugar Boba Milk = 3.4x Egg Tart
Base serving calorie equivalents; the quantity selector above only scales your selected total.
Nutrition facts
| Portion | Calories | Protein / Carbs / Fat |
|---|---|---|
| 100g | 264 kcal | 17.1g / 14.3g / 15.0g |
| 1 serving | 740 kcal | 48.0g / 40.0g / 42.0g |
| 2 servings | 1480 kcal | 96.0g / 80.0g / 84.0g |
1 serving = 280g. Estimated from typical serving - check local label. 100g = 740 kcal x 100 / 280g. Cross-check: USDA FoodData Central.
Real-World Test
No personal tasting notes have been published for Double Quarter Pounder yet. The burn estimate above uses the 740 kcal serving and the 82kg reference rates; it is not an individual eating or satiety result.
