California Classic Double Cheeseburger from Carl's Jr.

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California Classic Double Cheeseburger at a glance
CategoryCharbroiled Double Deals
What it isDouble with grilled onions
DescriptionTwo charbroiled patties, American cheese, grilled onions, Classic Sauce, lettuce and tomato on a plain bun.
Other sizesJalapeño Double Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger
Typical price$5.35
Calories (menu)570
Calories (guide)520
Protein19g
Fat36g (10g saturated)
Carbohydrates37g
Sodium880mg
AllergensE, M, S, SS, W
Data sourceOfficial Carl's Jr. menu (October 2026) and nutrition guide (June 24, 2025)

What Is the Carl's Jr. California Classic Double Cheeseburger?

Two charbroiled patties with grilled onions, Classic Sauce, lettuce and tomato on a plain bun. The grilled onions are what make it taste different from the other doubles.

Calories differ by source: 570 on the online menu, 520 in the June 2025 guide.

A note on the numbersThe online menu says 570 calories. The June 2025 nutrition guide says 520.

California Classic Double Cheeseburger Sizes and Calories

This item comes in more than one size or version. Here is how they compare.

Calories from the official Carl's Jr. menu. Prices are typical and vary by location.
ItemCaloriesProteinTypical price
California Classic Double Cheeseburger57019g$5.35
Jalapeño Double Cheeseburger51019g$4.99
Double Cheeseburger37019gVaries

Carl's Jr. has no national price list, so prices are typical figures from US locations.

California Classic Double Cheeseburger Nutrition Facts

Source: official Carl's Jr. nutrition guide, current as of June 24, 2025.
SizeCalFatSat fatSodiumCarbsFiberSugarProtein
Sandwich5203610880372819

Fat, carbs, fiber, sugar and protein in grams. Sodium in milligrams. A dash means the guide does not list that figure.

Reading these numbers

It has 880mg of sodium. That is about 38% of the 2,300mg daily limit most adults are advised to stay under.

It gives you 3.7g of protein per 100 calories. The average item in Charbroiled Double Deals has 467 calories and 19g of protein, so this one is heavier than average for its section.

On Its Own or as a Combo?

OrderCaloriesTypical price
California Classic Double Cheeseburger570$5.35
California Classic Double Cheeseburger Combo830–1520$10.45

The combo adds Natural-Cut Fries and a drink. If you would buy both anyway, it can work out cheaper. If you only want the California Classic Double Cheeseburger, skip it.

California Classic Double Cheeseburger Allergens

The official Carl's Jr. guide dated June 24, 2025 lists these allergens for this item:

  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
Read this before orderingCarl's Jr. says all food is prepared in the same kitchen, cross-contact may occur, and it does not have an allergen-free cooking environment. Check the current official guide and tell the crew about any allergy. Official guide →

See the full Carl's Jr. allergen guide →

How to Order the California Classic Double Cheeseburger

  • Want fries and a drink? The combo can be cheaper than buying them separately.
  • Confirm the price locally. Each restaurant sets its own prices.
  • Tell the crew about allergies before you order. The kitchen is shared.

How the California Classic Double Cheeseburger Compares

Other items in Charbroiled Double Deals with full nutrition data, lightest first. A dash means not published.

Source: official nutrition guide, June 24, 2025 (first listed size).
ItemCalProteinCarbsSodium
California Classic Double Cheeseburger52019g37g880mg
Double Cheeseburger37019g34g750mg
Jalapeño Double Cheeseburger51019g32g980mg

Want the whole menu side by side? Open the full nutrition table or add up an order with the meal builder.

What to Order With It

Common add-ons, with their official calories:

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Frequently Asked Questions

The official online menu lists 570 calories. The June 2025 nutrition guide lists 520.

About $5.35 at the US locations we track. Prices change by city and store, so check the Carl's Jr. app for yours.

Two charbroiled patties, American cheese, grilled onions, Classic Sauce, lettuce and tomato on a plain bun.

19g of protein, along with 36g of fat and 37g of carbs.

880mg, which is about 38% of the 2,300mg daily limit in the US Dietary Guidelines.

The official guide lists egg, milk, soy, sesame, wheat. The kitchen is shared, so cross-contact is possible. See the allergen guide.