In-N-Out Cheeseburger
Summary
In-N-Out Cheeseburger tested at 16.13 ppb glyphosate in Moms Across America's 2024 fast-food investigation — a low residue for chain-restaurant food. Glyphosate (Roundup's active ingredient) is a WHO IARC Group 2A probable human carcinogen linked to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, endocrine disruption, kidney and liver impairment, and microbiome disturbance. Likely sources: conventional wheat bun plus seed oils and grain-fed beef from glyphosate-treated U.S. crops.
At a glance
Contaminants 1
Source: Independent third-party laboratory testing
Glyphosate 16.13 ppb Moderate
A moderate level of glyphosate — elevated enough to be a real sourcing concern; cleaner-tested options exist.
Tested at 16.13 ppb glyphosate residue — low for a chain-restaurant prepared food.
Key ingredients 29
Wheat flourBad
Refined wheat flour (no whole-grain qualifier).
See more about Wheat flour →WaterNeutral
Pure water.
See more about Water →SugarBad
Added refined sugar.
See more about Sugar →YeastNeutral
Leavening organism.
See more about Yeast →Vital wheat glutenNeutral
Concentrated wheat protein for dough strength.
See more about Vital wheat gluten →Soybean oilVery Bad
Industrial seed oil; high in linoleic acid (omega-6) and solvent-extracted.
See more about Soybean oil →SaltNeutral
Sodium contributor; tolerable in moderation.
See more about Salt →Cultured wheat starchNeutral
Refined wheat fraction or microbial-cultured starch.
Cultured wheat flourBad
Refined wheat flour (no whole-grain qualifier).
See more about Cultured wheat flour →Sodium stearoyl lactylateBad
Synthetic dough conditioner / emulsifier.
See more about Sodium stearoyl lactylate →BeefGood
Whole muscle meat.
See more about Beef →Black pepperGood
Whole spice / herb / pepper.
See more about Black pepper →American cheeseGood
Real-cheese / dairy ingredient.
Cheese culturesGood
Living culture.
MilkfatGood
Whole-food dairy ingredient.
See more about Milkfat →CreamGood
Whole-food dairy ingredient.
See more about Cream →Sodium citrateBad
Emulsifying salt typical of processed cheese.
See more about Sodium citrate →Sodium hexametaphosphateBad
Phosphate additive; high cumulative phosphate intake linked to vascular and renal stress.
See more about Sodium hexametaphosphate →Sodium phosphateBad
Phosphate additive; high cumulative phosphate intake linked to vascular and renal stress.
See more about Sodium phosphate →Soy lecithinBad
Soy-derived emulsifier — a refined, industrially processed additive tied to seed-oil production. Not a seed oil itself, but Scout classifies lecithin emulsifiers as bad.
See more about Soy lecithin →SpreadNeutral
Sauce/spread; component sub-ingredients listed separately.
Whole eggsGood
Whole egg / egg fraction.
Distilled vinegarNeutral
Common food acid for pH balance.
See more about Distilled vinegar →Mustard seedGood
Whole spice / herb / pepper.
Corn syrupBad
Refined sweetener / processed sugar.
See more about Corn syrup →Calcium disodium EDTABad
Synthetic chelating preservative.
See more about Calcium disodium EDTA →LettuceGood
Fresh whole vegetable; fiber and micronutrients.
TomatoesGood
Fresh tomato; lycopene and vitamin C.
See more about Tomatoes →OnionGood
Fresh allium; quercetin and prebiotic fiber.
See more about Onion →Processing
Ultra-Processed Foods
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