How many calories are in a hamburger?

A plain hamburger (no cheese) has 254 calories. Add cheese for 313 calories, or go double for 520 calories. A quarter-pounder with cheese has 530 calories. Fast food regular burgers average 263 calories.

Is a hamburger good for weight loss?

A plain burger at 254 calories can fit into a weight loss diet. The key is avoiding calorie add-ons: cheese adds 60 cal, bacon 40-80 cal, mayo 90 cal. Skip the fries and it's a reasonable protein-rich meal.

What nutrients are in a hamburger?

Per 100g a hamburger provides 13.3g protein, 29.6g carbs, 10.2g fat, and 1.8g fiber, so a 110g plain burger works out to about 15g protein and 33g carbs. It carries 487mg sodium per 100g (21% daily value) and 3.6g saturated fat. Burgers are a good protein source but watch the sodium.

Is a hamburger keto-friendly?

The burger patty is keto-friendly, but the bun isn't. A bunless burger with cheese and toppings has about 3-5g net carbs. With the bun, a plain hamburger is 27.8g net carbs per 100g, too high for strict keto.

How can I make a healthier burger?

Use 90% lean beef or turkey, skip the cheese, choose whole wheat buns or lettuce wraps, load up on veggies, and use mustard instead of mayo. This can cut calories by 200+.

How many calories in a Big Mac?

A McDonald's Big Mac has 563 calories. A Whopper has 657 calories. For comparison, a basic homemade burger with lean beef is around 350 calories with cheese.

Hamburger vs cheeseburger: how many more calories?

A cheeseburger has about 59 more calories than a plain hamburger (313 vs 254). The cheese also adds 4-5g of fat and 250-300mg sodium. A double cheeseburger nearly doubles the calories to 520.

What's the healthiest fast food burger?

Order a regular-size burger, skip the mayo and special sauce, add extra lettuce and tomato, and choose water over soda. A plain hamburger (263 cal) beats most specialty burgers that exceed 600+ calories.

How much hamburger should I eat?

One 110g hamburger provides about 15g protein, a reasonable portion. For a meal, pair with a side salad instead of fries. The sodium (487mg per 100g, so roughly 536mg in a burger) is notable, so balance with low-sodium foods the rest of the day.

Are turkey burgers lower in calories?

Turkey burgers are slightly lower in calories, about 170-200 calories for the patty vs 200-250 for beef. The bigger difference is fat: turkey has 8-10g vs beef's 15-20g. Both have similar protein (~20g).

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Calories in Hamburger

USDA Verified · FDC 170694 · Aug 2026

254 calories

per plain hamburger (no cheese) (110g)

13.3g

Protein

29.6g

Carbs

10.2g

Fat

1.8g

Fiber

Per 100g as prepared

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Serving Sizes & Calories

Serving Size	Weight	Calories
Plain hamburger (no cheese)Standard	110g	254 cal
Cheeseburger	126g	313 cal
Double cheeseburger	210g	520 cal
1/4 lb burger with cheese	200g	530 cal
Fast food hamburger (regular)	117g	263 cal