Calories in BURGER KING, Hamburger
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BURGER KING, Hamburger contains 261 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich (99 g) provides about 258 kcal.
Roughly 41% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from fat and 23% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fast foods on FoodFactly (263 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 45% of the Daily Value for selenium, 28% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 25% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 261 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 10.6 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.8 g | 19% |
| Trans fat C | 0.47 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 35 mg | 12% |
| Sodium M | 461 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 26.8 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 5.6 g | |
| Protein M | 14.9 g | 30% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.04 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin K M | 5.5 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.33 mg | 28% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.23 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.9 mg | 25% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.22 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 89 µg | 22% |
| Calcium M | 76 mg | 6% |
| Iron M | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium M | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 126 mg | 10% |
| Potassium M | 217 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper M | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese M | 0.33 mg | 14% |
| Selenium M | 24.9 µg | 45% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 23%
- Carbohydrates 41%
- Fat 36%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein14.9 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars5.6 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat10.6 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat3.8 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium461 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 2.3 g |
| Fructose M | 2.7 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.6 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.11 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.24 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.3 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.018 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.017 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.072 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.047 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.043 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.005 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.031 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.37 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.065 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.97 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.069 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.014 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.4 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.065 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (4)
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.07 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (5)
| Water M | 46 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.9 g |
| Energy C | 1,094 kJ |
| Folic acid M | 37 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 27 µg |
Other forms of BURGER KING
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURGER KING, french fries | 280 | 3.2 g | 38.7 g | 12.5 g |
| BURGER KING, Cheeseburger | 286 | 14.6 g | 23.7 g | 14.8 g |
| BURGER KING, Premium Fish Sandwich | 260 | 10.3 g | 26.7 g | 12.5 g |
| BURGER KING, Original Chicken Sandwich | 286 | 12.1 g | 26.2 g | 14.7 g |
| BURGER KING, Double Cheeseburger | 282 | 16.8 g | 17.4 g | 16.1 g |
| BURGER KING, Vanilla Shake | 168 | 3.2 g | 19 g | 8.7 g |
| BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese | 233 | 10.7 g | 18.6 g | 12.8 g |
| BURGER KING, WHOPPER, with cheese | 250 | 11.2 g | 16.7 g | 15.3 g |
| BURGER KING, DOUBLE WHOPPER, no cheese | 252 | 13.9 g | 13.7 g | 15.7 g |
| BURGER KING, DOUBLE WHOPPER, with cheese | 266 | 14.5 g | 13.5 g | 17.1 g |
| BURGER KING, Chicken Strips | 292 | 18.2 g | 20.5 g | 15.3 g |
| BURGER KING, Onion Rings | 417 | 3.9 g | 43.6 g | 25.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger (Burger King) | 254 | 13.6 g | 26 g | 10.2 g |
| Egg sandwich on bagel, with bacon | 268 | 13.7 g | 29.4 g | 10.5 g |
| Hamburger slider, from fast food | 285 | 15.3 g | 29.2 g | 11.4 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments and vegetables | 254 | 13.1 g | 25 g | 11.5 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27.8 g | 11.8 g |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 small patty | 285 | 15.5 g | 28.3 g | 11.7 g |
| Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; with condiments | 263 | 13.3 g | 29.6 g | 10.2 g |
| Hamburger (McDonalds) | 263 | 13.3 g | 29.6 g | 10.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in BURGER KING?
100 g of BURGER KING has 261 kcal. 1 sandwich (99 g): about 258 kcal.
Is BURGER KING high in protein?
BURGER KING contains 14.9 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.7 g in 1 sandwich (99 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fast foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 12.1 g).
How many carbs are in BURGER KING?
BURGER KING has 26.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 5.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in BURGER KING?
BURGER KING contains 10.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.8 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does BURGER KING contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (45% DV), Thiamin (B1) (28% DV), Niacin (B3) (25% DV), Folate (B9) (22% DV) and zinc (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in BURGER KING?
100 g contains 461 mg of sodium, 20% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170328. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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