Calories in Hamburger, from school cafeteria
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Hamburger, from school cafeteria contains 243 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 hamburger (90 g) provides about 219 kcal.
Roughly 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from protein and 28% from fat (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 46% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 45% of the Daily Value for selenium and 33% 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 | 243 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.4 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.4 g | 12% |
| Cholesterol C | 38 mg | 13% |
| Sodium C | 278 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 25.7 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 2.9 g | |
| Protein C | 17.8 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.25 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.6 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.24 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.2 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.26 mg | 15% |
| Folate (B9) C | 50 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 46% |
| Choline C | 48.5 mg | 9% |
| Calcium C | 97 mg | 7% |
| Iron C | 3 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium C | 42 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 182 mg | 15% |
| Potassium C | 251 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 3.5 mg | 32% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 25 µg | 45% |
% 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 43%
- Fat 28%
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
- Protein17.8 gbelow the median for burgers (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber3 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars2.9 gabove the median for burgers (median 2.9 g)
- Fat7.4 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 15.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.4 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 6.5 g)
- Sodium278 mgin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.93 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.83 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.022 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.023 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 36 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 47.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 8 µg |
| Folate, food C | 36 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Hamburger
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger, NFS | 288 | 17.5 g | 20.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 small patty | 285 | 15.5 g | 28.3 g | 11.7 g |
| Hamburger, on white bun, 1 small patty | 287 | 17.1 g | 22.2 g | 13.8 g |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 small patty | 280 | 17.8 g | 20.1 g | 13.9 g |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty | 288 | 17.5 g | 20.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 large patty | 289 | 18.4 g | 17.1 g | 15.6 g |
| Hamburger, on white bun, 1 medium patty | 288 | 17.5 g | 20.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty | 281 | 18.2 g | 18.7 g | 14.4 g |
| Hamburger, on white bun, 1 large patty | 289 | 18.4 g | 17.1 g | 15.6 g |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 large patty | 283 | 19 g | 15.5 g | 15.7 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 |
| Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria | 250 | 18.7 g | 23.4 g | 8.6 g |
| Steak sandwich or sub on white | 249 | 17.9 g | 25.4 g | 8.1 g |
| Club sandwich on wheat | 220 | 16 g | 21.4 g | 7.7 g |
| Hot dog sandwich, vegetarian, on bun | 251 | 15.8 g | 24.3 g | 9.9 g |
| Roast beef sandwich on wheat, with cheese | 217 | 15.7 g | 20.9 g | 7.6 g |
| Pork sandwich | 226 | 17.7 g | 25.4 g | 5.5 g |
| Sardine sandwich | 234 | 17.9 g | 21.9 g | 8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in hamburger?
100 g of hamburger has 243 kcal. 1 hamburger (90 g): about 219 kcal.
Is hamburger high in protein?
Hamburger contains 17.8 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16 g in 1 hamburger (90 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other burgers, that is below the median (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in hamburger?
Hamburger has 25.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 2.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in hamburger?
Hamburger contains 7.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.4 g is saturated (12% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does hamburger contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (46% DV), selenium (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV), zinc (32% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in hamburger?
100 g contains 278 mg of sodium, 12% 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 2706925. 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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