Best: Hamburger Per sandwich: 250 calories, 9 g fat (3.5 g saturated), 510 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrates (1 g fiber, 6 g sugar), 12 g protein.
The hamburger has the fewest calories and fat at McDonald's, adds Goodson. "With 250 calories, 9 grams of fat, and 12 grams of protein, this may fit into most diets.
Cheeseburger: 300 calories, 13 g fat (6 g saturated, 0.5 g trans), 720 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 15 g protein
Cheese fans may find it calorically-conscious with 300 calories, 13 grams of fat, and 15 grams of protein. Apple slices pair perfectly with this burger."4. Best: Double Cheeseburger 450 calories, 24 g fat (11 g saturated, 1.5 g trans
Best: McDouble For 1 sandwich: 400 calories, 20 g fat (9 g saturated, 1 g trans), 920 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 22 g protein.
Best: McDouble For 1 sandwich: 400 calories, 20 g fat (9 g saturated, 1 g trans), 920 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrates (2 g fiber, 7 g sugar), 22 g protein.
The McDouble can help you up your protein game while staying within a normal lunch/dinner calorie range," explains Goodson. "An extra patty of beef adds protein and iron to the burger with 22 grams of protein and 400 calories.
The highest-calorie burger on the menu is the Cheesy Jalapeño Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese Double, with 870 calories, according to Goodson.