Calories in Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 small patty
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Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 small patty contains 292 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cheeseburger (135 g) provides about 394 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from protein and 25% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for burgers on FoodFactly (288 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 62% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 43% of the Daily Value for selenium and 30% 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 | 292 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 16.1 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat C | 6.9 g | 34% |
| Cholesterol C | 53 mg | 18% |
| Sodium C | 439 mg | 19% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 17.8 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 2.4 g | |
| Protein C | 18.2 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 41 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.6 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.17 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.22 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.4 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.28 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) C | 43 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.5 µg | 62% |
| Choline C | 46.4 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 203 mg | 16% |
| Iron C | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium C | 35 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 232 mg | 19% |
| Potassium C | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 3.3 mg | 30% |
| Copper C | 0.11 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 23.9 µg | 43% |
% 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 25%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein18.2 gabove the median for burgers (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber2 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars2.4 gbelow the median for burgers (median 2.9 g)
- Fat16.1 gabove the median for burgers (median 15.8 g)
- Saturated fat6.9 gabove the median for burgers (median 6.5 g)
- Sodium439 mgabove the median for burgers (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water45.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 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 | 0.95 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.09 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.07 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.045 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.73 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.8 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.096 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.4 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.01 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 12 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 27 µg |
| Retinol C | 40 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 45.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 5 µg |
| Folate, food C | 34 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, 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 large patty | 283 | 19 g | 15.5 g | 15.7 g |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty | 281 | 18.2 g | 18.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Hamburger wrap sandwich, from fast food | 299 | 16.9 g | 20.4 g | 16.1 g |
| Cheeseburger slider | 297 | 18.1 g | 17.9 g | 16.4 g |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 large patty | 289 | 18.4 g | 17.1 g | 15.6 g |
| Hamburger, on white bun, 1 large patty | 289 | 18.4 g | 17.1 g | 15.6 g |
| Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 small patties | 297 | 18.1 g | 17.7 g | 16.6 g |
| APPLEBEE'S, chicken tenders, from kids' menu | 296 | 19.3 g | 18.4 g | 16.2 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 292 kcal. 1 cheeseburger (135 g): about 394 kcal.
Is cheeseburger high in protein?
Cheeseburger contains 18.2 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.6 g in 1 cheeseburger (135 g). About 25% 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 17.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber and 2.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cheeseburger?
Cheeseburger contains 16.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.9 g is saturated (34% 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 (62% DV), selenium (43% DV), zinc (30% DV), Niacin (B3) (27% DV) and phosphorus (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cheeseburger?
100 g contains 439 mg of sodium, 19% 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 2706896. 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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