Calories in Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small patty
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Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small patty contains 299 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cheeseburger (115 g) provides about 344 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 33% from carbohydrates and 22% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for burgers on FoodFactly (288 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 55% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 44% of the Daily Value for selenium and 24% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 299 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.8 g | 19% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.5 g | 33% |
| Cholesterol C | 46 mg | 15% |
| Sodium C | 510 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 24 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 3.9 g | |
| Protein C | 16.4 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A C | 50 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.6 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.7 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.26 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.5 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.27 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.27 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.8 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 70 µg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 55% |
| Choline C | 37.2 mg | 7% |
| Calcium C | 237 mg | 18% |
| Iron C | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 215 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 192 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2.6 mg | 24% |
| Copper C | 0.083 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 24.3 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 22%
- Carbohydrates 33%
- Fat 45%
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
- Protein16.4 gbelow the median for burgers (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber0.8 gbelow the median for burgers (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars3.9 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 2.9 g)
- Fat14.8 gbelow the median for burgers (median 15.8 g)
- Saturated fat6.5 gabove the median for burgers (median 6.5 g)
- Sodium510 mgin the top quarter of burgers (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water42.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.003 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.087 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.056 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.74 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.6 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 4.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.34 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 14 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 6 µg |
| Retinol C | 49 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 42.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 24 µg |
| Folate, food C | 29 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cheeseburger
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeseburger, NFS | 296 | 17.9 g | 18.7 g | 16.2 g |
| Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria | 250 | 18.7 g | 23.4 g | 8.6 g |
| Cheeseburger, on white bun, 1 small patty | 298 | 17.6 g | 19.6 g | 16 g |
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 small patty | 292 | 18.2 g | 17.8 g | 16.1 g |
| Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty | 296 | 17.9 g | 18.7 g | 16.2 g |
| Cheeseburger, on white bun, 1 medium patty | 296 | 17.9 g | 18.7 g | 16.2 g |
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty | 291 | 18.5 g | 17 g | 16.2 g |
| Cheeseburger, on white bun, 1 large patty | 299 | 18.7 g | 15.3 g | 17.6 g |
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 large patty | 295 | 19.2 g | 13.9 g | 17.6 g |
| Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 large patty | 299 | 18.7 g | 15.3 g | 17.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeseburger slider, from fast food | 298 | 16.2 g | 25 g | 14.3 g |
| Hamburger, on white bun, 1 small patty | 287 | 17.1 g | 22.2 g | 13.8 g |
| Fast foods, bagel, with breakfast steak, egg, cheese, and condiments | 282 | 16 g | 23 g | 14.1 g |
| BURGER KING, Cheeseburger | 286 | 14.6 g | 23.7 g | 14.8 g |
| Hamburger, NFS | 288 | 17.5 g | 20.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty | 288 | 17.5 g | 20.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Hamburger, on white bun, 1 medium patty | 288 | 17.5 g | 20.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; plain | 310 | 17.3 g | 24.1 g | 16 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cheeseburger?
100 g of cheeseburger has 299 kcal. 1 cheeseburger (115 g): about 344 kcal.
Is cheeseburger high in protein?
Cheeseburger contains 16.4 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.9 g in 1 cheeseburger (115 g). About 22% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other burgers, that is below the median (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in cheeseburger?
Cheeseburger has 24 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.8 g of fiber and 3.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheeseburger?
Cheeseburger contains 14.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.5 g is saturated (33% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cheeseburger contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (55% DV), selenium (44% DV), Niacin (B3) (24% DV), zinc (24% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheeseburger?
100 g contains 510 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706889. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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