Calories in Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments
Generic food Meals and Dishes
Fast foods, hamburger, large, single patty, with condiments contains 256 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item (171 g) provides about 438 kcal.
Roughly 41% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from carbohydrates and 25% 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 69% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 45% of the Daily Value for selenium and 29% 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 | 256 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.8 g | 24% |
| Cholesterol M | 40 mg | 13% |
| Sodium M | 374 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22.1 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 3.7 g | |
| Protein M | 15.7 g | 31% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.06 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin K M | 5 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 4.7 mg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.39 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 31 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.7 µg | 69% |
| Choline ? | 33.3 mg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 87 mg | 7% |
| Iron M | 1.7 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium M | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 121 mg | 10% |
| Potassium M | 225 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 3 mg | 28% |
| Copper M | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese M | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium M | 24.8 µg | 45% |
| Fluoride M | 28 µg |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 35%
- Fat 41%
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
- Protein15.7 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber1.1 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars3.7 gabove the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat11.6 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat4.8 gabove the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium374 mgin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Starch M | 14.9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.15 g |
| Glucose M | 1.1 g |
| Fructose M | 1.9 g |
| Lactose M | 0.15 g |
| Maltose M | 0.37 g |
Individual fatty acids (29)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.35 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.5 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 4.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.019 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.095 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.44 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.057 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.038 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.048 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (13)
| Beta-carotene C | 26 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 668 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 21 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units C | 4 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 2 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 1.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.13 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 48.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,070 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 45 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid M | 13 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 9 µg |
| Betaine M | 21.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fast foods
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter Pounder (McDonalds) | 256 | 15.7 g | 22.1 g | 11.6 g |
| CHICK-FIL-A, chicken sandwich | 249 | 16.3 g | 20.9 g | 11.2 g |
| Fish sandwich, NFS | 252 | 15.3 g | 22.8 g | 11 g |
| ARBY'S, roast beef sandwich, classic | 242 | 15.2 g | 22.2 g | 10.3 g |
| Club sandwich on white, with cheese | 241 | 15.8 g | 20.6 g | 10.4 g |
| Cheeseburger (Burger King) | 265 | 14 g | 23.7 g | 12.3 g |
| Fish wrap sandwich | 262 | 14.7 g | 22.6 g | 12.4 g |
| McDONALD'S, QUARTER POUNDER | 244 | 14.1 g | 22.2 g | 11.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fast foods?
100 g of fast foods has 256 kcal. 1 item (171 g): about 438 kcal.
Is fast foods high in protein?
Fast foods contains 15.7 g of protein per 100 g (31% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26.8 g in 1 item (171 g). About 25% 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 fast foods?
Fast foods has 22.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 3.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fast foods?
Fast foods contains 11.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.8 g is saturated (24% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does fast foods contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (69% DV), selenium (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), zinc (28% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fast foods?
100 g contains 374 mg of sodium, 16% 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 170710. 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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