Calories in BURGER KING, Cheeseburger
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BURGER KING, Cheeseburger contains 286 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item (133 g) provides about 380 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from carbohydrates and 20% 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 44% of the Daily Value for selenium, 25% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 22% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 286 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 14.8 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.8 g | 34% |
| Cholesterol M | 45 mg | 15% |
| Sodium M | 602 mg | 26% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.7 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber L | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars M | 4.5 g | |
| Protein M | 14.6 g | 29% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K M | 5.7 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.24 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.4 mg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 93 mg | 7% |
| Iron M | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium M | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 143 mg | 11% |
| Potassium M | 178 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 2.4 mg | 22% |
| Copper M | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese M | 0.29 mg | 13% |
| Selenium M | 24.4 µg | 44% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 33%
- Fat 47%
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
- Protein14.6 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars4.5 gabove the median for fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat14.8 gabove the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat6.8 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium602 mgabove the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water44.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 18.6 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 1.7 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 1.9 g |
| Lactose M | 0.07 g |
| Maltose M | 0.73 g |
| Galactose M | 0.15 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.08 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.5 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.56 g |
| Leucine M | 1.1 g |
| Lysine M | 0.94 g |
| Methionine M | 0.3 g |
| Cystine M | 0.2 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.66 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.43 g |
| Valine M | 0.65 g |
| Arginine M | 0.77 g |
| Histidine M | 0.37 g |
| Alanine M | 0.62 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.97 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.1 g |
| Glycine M | 0.89 g |
| Proline M | 1.2 g |
| Serine M | 0.6 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.16 g |
Individual fatty acids (31)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.12 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.079 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.049 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.043 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.075 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.68 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 3.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 2 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 5.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.02 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.088 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.46 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.081 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.14 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:2 i M | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.3 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.083 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0.011 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.48 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.14 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 44.6 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 2.3 g |
| Energy C | 1,198 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0.7 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, Hamburger | 261 | 14.9 g | 26.8 g | 10.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian sausage sandwich on white | 300 | 14.4 g | 23.5 g | 16.3 g |
| Cheeseburger slider, from fast food | 298 | 16.2 g | 25 g | 14.3 g |
| Breakfast pizza with egg | 292 | 14 g | 25.6 g | 14.5 g |
| Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small patty | 299 | 16.4 g | 24 g | 14.8 g |
| Corned beef sandwich on white, with cheese | 274 | 14.7 g | 22.5 g | 13.7 g |
| Fast foods, croissant, with egg, cheese, and bacon | 289 | 12.9 g | 22.5 g | 16.4 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments | 269 | 15.2 g | 19.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds) | 269 | 15.2 g | 19.7 g | 14.4 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 286 kcal. 1 item (133 g): about 380 kcal.
Is BURGER KING high in protein?
BURGER KING contains 14.6 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 19.4 g in 1 item (133 g). About 20% 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 23.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 4.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in BURGER KING?
BURGER KING contains 14.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.8 g is saturated (34% 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 (44% DV), Thiamin (B1) (25% DV), zinc (22% DV), Niacin (B3) (21% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in BURGER KING?
100 g contains 602 mg of sodium, 26% 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 170329. 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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