Table of Contents
- Cookout Big Double Burger at a Glance
- How does the Big Double compare with the other burger sizes?
- What do reviewers say about the Big Double?
- Which style should you put on a Big Double?
- What does a Big Double tray cost and what goes with it?
- Is the Big Double better value than the Regular?
- When is the Big Double the right order?
The Cookout Big Double is a two-patty burger that weighs 6.5 oz, has 311 calories and 20 grams of protein, and starts at about $3.99. Its numbers are the strangest on the board: it outweighs the Regular and still comes in lighter. Here is how it stacks up on size, price and style.
Cookout Big Double Burger at a Glance
| Detail | Cookout Big Double |
|---|---|
| Patties | Two |
| Weight | 6.5 oz (184.5 g) |
| Typical price | From $3.99, varies by store |
| Calories | 311 |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Total fat | 13 g (4 g saturated) |
| Carbs | 27 g |
| Sodium | 126 mg |
| On a tray | Yes, a Regular Tray main |
How does the Big Double compare with the other burger sizes?
It is the second-heaviest burger on the board and the second-lightest in calories. At 6.5 oz it outweighs the Regular by 2.1 oz, yet Cook Out's official nutrition guide lists it at 311 calories against the Regular's 328.
| Burger | Weight | Calories | Protein | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small (1/8 lb) | 3.2 oz | 245 | 14 g | $2.99 |
| Regular (1/4 lb) | 4.4 oz | 328 | 22 g | $3.49 |
| Big Double | 6.5 oz | 311 | 20 g | $3.99 |
| Huge (1/2 lb) | 7.2 oz | 516 | 40 g | Varies by store |
Order the Big Double for two patties at 311 calories. Order the Huge for protein: its 40 grams are double the Big Double's, and it tops our high-protein ranking.
What do reviewers say about the Big Double?
The few writers who single it out agree on two points: it beats the typical fast-food burger, and it wins on price more than on wow factor. The major food sites cover Cook Out's burgers as a group, so the Big Double's record sits in student papers, blogs and fan lists.
The University of Tennessee's student newspaper reviewed it in August 2011 as a $4.39 combo with cheese, mustard and lettuce. The writer called it "way better than most fast-food burgers" and still ranked it behind Knoxville favorites Gus' Good Times Deli and Niceley's Tavern. Bit & Grain's March 2016 Cook Out guide, by Sandra Davidson, names the Big Double first among her mains. A 2026 fan-run tray list picks it as the first tray for newcomers.
Which style should you put on a Big Double?
Cook Out Style is the one to start with, and Steak Style is the lightest. A style adds toppings and calories on top of the plain burger, and the totals below add each style's official calories to the Big Double's 311.
| Style | Toppings | Adds | Big Double total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Out Style | Homemade chili, slaw, mustard, onion | +123 cal | 434 cal |
| Cheddar Style | Cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onions, mayo | +233 cal | 544 cal |
| Out West Style | BBQ sauce, bacon, mayo, pickles, onion | +202 cal | 513 cal |
| Steak Style | A1 sauce, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo | +91 cal | 402 cal |
Tasting Table describes the Cook Out Style burger as a backyard-grill burger topped with the chain's homemade chili, slaw, onions and mustard, and calls it award-winning. Cheddar Style is the heaviest at 544 calories. Every style is broken down in the burger styles guide.
What does a Big Double tray cost and what goes with it?
A Big Double is a Regular Tray main, so it comes with two sides and a drink for a typical $7.39. Trays run about $6.29 to $7.49 by location, and swapping the drink for a milkshake adds $1.00 or $1.60 for a fancy flavor. The full list of mains and sides is on the tray menu page.
| Build | What is on it | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| The newcomer's tray | Big Double, Cajun Fries, Hushpuppies, Oreo shake (the fan list's pick, about $9 with the shake) | About 1,760 |
| The lighter tray | Big Double, Onion Rings, Hushpuppies, unsweetened tea | 739 |
The Cajun Fries figure of about 350 calories comes from the menu board, since the official guide does not list them. Total any combination in the calories calculator.
Is the Big Double better value than the Regular?
Yes. It costs 50 cents more than the Regular and gives you 2.1 oz more burger, which is 48% more weight for 14% more money. By the ounce, the Big Double runs $0.61, the Regular $0.79 and the Small $0.93.
When is the Big Double the right order?
Pick the Cookout Big Double burger when you want the most burger for the least money and still want to stay under 450 calories with Cook Out Style or Steak Style. Pick the Huge for protein and the Small for a light snack. Prices for every size are on the prices page, and the whole lineup is on the burgers menu.