Calories in Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain
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Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain contains 297 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich (78 g) provides about 232 kcal.
Roughly 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from fat and 22% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fast foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 263 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 37% of the Daily Value for selenium and 35% 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 | 297 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 4.5 g | 22% |
| Trans fat C | 0.51 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 33 mg | 11% |
| Sodium M | 331 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 31.5 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars M | 4.9 g | |
| Protein M | 16.5 g | 33% |
| Vitamin A ? | 9 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 4.9 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.32 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 5.6 mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.53 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 100 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.89 µg | 37% |
| Choline ? | 34.4 mg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 62 mg | 5% |
| Iron M | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium M | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 134 mg | 11% |
| Potassium M | 197 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 2.5 mg | 23% |
| Copper M | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Manganese M | 0.36 mg | 16% |
| Selenium M | 20.3 µg | 37% |
% 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 42%
- Fat 36%
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
- Protein16.5 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fiber1.7 gabove the median for fast foods (median 1.4 g)
- Sugars4.9 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat12 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat4.5 gabove the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium331 mgin the lowest quarter of fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water38.5 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 | 1.7 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 22.9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 2.1 g |
| Fructose M | 2.3 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0.57 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.46 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.64 g |
| Leucine M | 1.1 g |
| Lysine M | 0.79 g |
| Methionine M | 0.31 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.67 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.37 g |
| Valine M | 0.73 g |
| Arginine M | 0.85 g |
| Histidine M | 0.4 g |
| Alanine M | 0.79 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.1 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.6 g |
| Glycine M | 0.89 g |
| Proline M | 1.7 g |
| Serine M | 0.63 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.24 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.001 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.12 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.008 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.28 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.4 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.6 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 4.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.021 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.08 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.32 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.048 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.12 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.006 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.034 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.42 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.051 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.9 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.4 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.077 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.01 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.45 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.061 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 15 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 5 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 38 µg |
| Retinol M | 8 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 2 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 1 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.08 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.91 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.19 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.61 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 38.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.5 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,245 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 51 IU |
| Folic acid I | 29 µg |
| Folate, food C | 51 µg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger slider, from fast food | 285 | 15.3 g | 29.2 g | 11.4 g |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 small patty | 285 | 15.5 g | 28.3 g | 11.7 g |
| PIZZA HUT 12" Cheese Pizza, THIN 'N CRISPY Crust | 303 | 15.3 g | 28.6 g | 14.1 g |
| LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Pepperoni Pizza, Regular Crust | 273 | 13.6 g | 31 g | 10.5 g |
| Egg sandwich on bagel, with bacon | 268 | 13.7 g | 29.4 g | 10.5 g |
| BURGER KING, Hamburger | 261 | 14.9 g | 26.8 g | 10.6 g |
| PIZZA HUT 12" Pepperoni Pizza, Hand-Tossed Crust | 280 | 12.9 g | 31.6 g | 11.4 g |
| PIZZA HUT 14" Cheese Pizza, THIN 'N CRISPY Crust | 306 | 13.4 g | 34.2 g | 12.8 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 297 kcal. 1 sandwich (78 g): about 232 kcal.
Is fast foods high in protein?
Fast foods contains 16.5 g of protein per 100 g (33% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12.9 g in 1 sandwich (78 g). About 22% 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 31.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber and 4.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in fast foods?
Fast foods contains 12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 4.5 g is saturated (22% 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 (37% DV), selenium (37% DV), Niacin (B3) (35% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (28% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fast foods?
100 g contains 331 mg of sodium, 14% 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 170693. 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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