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Hamburger nutrition facts
A typical portion of hamburger (1 hamburger; 100 g, hamburger (McDonalds)) has 260 calories and 13g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 14 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 243 calories (from school cafeteria) to 289 (from fast food, 1 large patty).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Hamburger (McDonalds), scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 13.3g
- more than 60% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 263
- more than 67% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 487mg
- more than 83% of reference foods
1 hamburger weighs 100 g in USDA's record for Hamburger (McDonalds) (FDC 2706924); across 13 records of hamburger USDA weighs it at 90 to 175 g, so a linked record can show a different gram weight for the same measure.
Where the calories come from: 45% carbohydrate, 35% fat and 20% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Vitamin B121.2 µg in 1 hamburger (100 g), 50% of the Daily Value
- Selenium25 µg in 1 hamburger (100 g), 45% of the Daily Value
- Thiamin0.3 mg in 1 hamburger (100 g), 29% of the Daily Value
- Niacin4.1 mg in 1 hamburger (100 g), 25% of the Daily Value
- Zinc2.0 mg in 1 hamburger (100 g), 18% of the Daily Value
- Folate66 µg DFE in 1 hamburger (100 g), 17% of the Daily Value
- Riboflavin0.2 mg in 1 hamburger (100 g), 14% of the Daily Value
- Copper0.1 mg in 1 hamburger (100 g), 11% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2706924), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of hamburger USDA describes
From fast food, 1 large patty has the most calories per 100 g (289); the fewest: From school cafeteria (243)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonalds) | 263 | 13.3 g | 10.2 g | 487 mg |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 large patty | 283 | 19 g | 15.7 g | 333 mg |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 large pattySame values: Hamburger, on white bun, 1 large patty | 289 | 18.4 g | 15.6 g | 351 mg |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty | 281 | 18.2 g | 14.4 g | 333 mg |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 small patty | 280 | 17.8 g | 13.9 g | 337 mg |
| Hamburger, from school cafeteria | 243 | 17.8 g | 7.4 g | 278 mg |
| Hamburger, NFSSame values: Hamburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty, Hamburger, on white bun, 1 medium patty | 288 | 17.5 g | 14.4 g | 355 mg |
| Hamburger, on white bun, 1 small patty | 287 | 17.1 g | 13.8 g | 361 mg |
| Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments | 256 | 15.7 g | 11.6 g | 374 mg |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 small patty | 285 | 15.5 g | 11.7 g | 396 mg |
| Hamburger (Burger King) | 254 | 13.6 g | 10.2 g | 400 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (65)
The portion is 1 hamburger (100 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13.3 g | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 10.2 g | 10.2 g | 13% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 29.6 g | 29.6 g | 11% |
| Energy | 263 kcal | 263 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 44.8 g | 44.8 g | |
| Total Sugars | 5.95 g | 5.95 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.80 g | 1.80 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 29.0 mg | 29.0 mg | 10% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.57 g | 3.57 g | 18% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.86 g | 3.86 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.39 g | 1.39 g |
Minerals (9)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 116 mg | 116 mg | 9% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.87 mg | 2.87 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 22.0 mg | 22.0 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus, P | 110 mg | 110 mg | 9% |
| Potassium, K | 197 mg | 197 mg | 4% |
| Sodium, Na | 487 mg | 487 mg | 21% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.03 mg | 2.03 mg | 18% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.10 mg | 0.10 mg | 11% |
| Selenium, Se | 24.7 µg | 24.7 µg | 45% |
Vitamins (23)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 3.00 µg | 3.00 µg | 0% |
| Carotene, beta | 34.0 µg | 34.0 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.070 mg | 0.070 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.10 µg | 0.10 µg | 1% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 1,003 µg | 1,003 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 27.0 µg | 27.0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.30 mg | 0.30 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.35 mg | 0.35 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin | 0.19 mg | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 4.06 mg | 4.06 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.11 mg | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate, total | 46.0 µg | 46.0 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.20 µg | 1.20 µg | 50% |
| Choline, total | 29.8 mg | 29.8 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 4.90 µg | 4.90 µg | 4% |
| Folic acid | 29.0 µg | 29.0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 17.0 µg | 17.0 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 66.0 µg | 66.0 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Fatty acids (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.010 g | 0.010 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0080 g | 0.0080 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.22 g | 0.22 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 1.95 g | 1.95 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.21 g | 1.21 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 3.42 g | 3.42 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.20 g | 1.20 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.13 g | 0.13 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.017 g | 0.017 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.26 g | 0.26 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.037 g | 0.037 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.0020 g | 0.0020 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.010 g | 0.010 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0070 g | 0.0070 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2706924: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in hamburger?
260 in 1 hamburger (100 g) of hamburger (McDonalds); 243 to 289 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in hamburger?
13g in 1 hamburger; 13.3 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in hamburger?
490mg in 1 hamburger; 487 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov