Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria: Nutrition Facts
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Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria contains 250 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cheeseburger (100 g) provides about 250 kcal.
Roughly 38% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from fat and 30% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in burgers on FoodFactly, where the median is 288 kcal per 100 g across 62 foods.
100 g provides 47% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 47% of the Daily Value for selenium and 33% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 250 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol C | 42 mg | 14% |
| Sodium C | 313 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 23.4 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 2.7 g | |
| Protein C | 18.7 g | 37% |
| Vitamin A C | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.22 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.7 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.25 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 47 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 47% |
| Choline C | 45.3 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 162 mg | 12% |
| Iron C | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium C | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 215 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 233 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 3.6 mg | 33% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 15% |
| Selenium C | 26 µg | 47% |
% 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 30%
- Carbohydrates 38%
- Fat 32%
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
- Protein18.7 gabove the median for burgers (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber2.7 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars2.7 gbelow the median for burgers (median 2.9 g)
- Fat8.6 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 15.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.4 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 6.5 g)
- Sodium313 mgin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.92 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.043 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.035 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.023 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.057 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.071 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.8 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.96 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 4 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 33 µg |
| Retinol C | 15 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 47.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 7 µg |
| Folate, food C | 35 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 fast food, 1 small patty | 299 | 16.4 g | 24 g | 14.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak sandwich or sub on wheat | 247 | 18.9 g | 23.5 g | 8.3 g |
| Hamburger, from school cafeteria | 243 | 17.8 g | 25.7 g | 7.4 g |
| Steak sandwich or sub on white | 249 | 17.9 g | 25.4 g | 8.1 g |
| Pork sandwich, with cheese | 246 | 18.1 g | 22.3 g | 9 g |
| Sardine sandwich | 234 | 17.9 g | 21.9 g | 8 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, vegetarian, on bun | 251 | 15.8 g | 24.3 g | 9.9 g |
| Club sandwich on wheat | 220 | 16 g | 21.4 g | 7.7 g |
| Turkey or chicken burger, on wheat bun | 227 | 20.7 g | 18.7 g | 7.7 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 250 kcal. 1 cheeseburger (100 g): about 250 kcal.
Is cheeseburger high in protein?
Cheeseburger contains 18.7 g of protein per 100 g (37% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.7 g in 1 cheeseburger (100 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other burgers, that is above the median (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in cheeseburger?
Cheeseburger has 23.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.7 g of fiber and 2.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheeseburger?
Cheeseburger contains 8.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.4 g is saturated (17% 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 (47% DV), selenium (47% DV), zinc (33% DV), Niacin (B3) (30% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheeseburger?
100 g contains 313 mg of sodium, 14% 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 2706893. 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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