Calories in Hamburger (McDonalds)
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Hamburger (McDonalds) contains 263 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 hamburger (100 g) provides about 263 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 35% from fat and 20% 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 50% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 45% of the Daily Value for selenium and 29% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
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 | 263 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 10.2 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol C | 29 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 487 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 29.6 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 6 g | |
| Protein C | 13.3 g | 27% |
| Vitamin A C | 3 µg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.07 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.9 µg | 4% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.35 mg | 29% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 14% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.1 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 66 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.2 µg | 50% |
| Choline C | 29.8 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 116 mg | 9% |
| Iron C | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 110 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 197 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper C | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 24.7 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 35%
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
- Protein13.3 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 17.9 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars6 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 2.9 g)
- Fat10.2 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 15.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.6 gin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 6.5 g)
- Sodium487 mgin the top quarter of burgers (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water44.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.4 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 | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.2 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.26 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 34 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 1,000 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 27 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 44.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 29 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; with condiments | 263 | 13.3 g | 29.6 g | 10.2 g |
| McDONALD'S, Hamburger | 264 | 12.9 g | 30.3 g | 10.1 g |
| Egg sandwich on bagel, with bacon | 268 | 13.7 g | 29.4 g | 10.5 g |
| McDONALD'S, Cheeseburger | 263 | 13 g | 27.8 g | 11.8 g |
| LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust | 265 | 13.4 g | 31.5 g | 9.5 g |
| LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Pepperoni Pizza, Regular Crust | 273 | 13.6 g | 31 g | 10.5 g |
| BURGER KING, Hamburger | 261 | 14.9 g | 26.8 g | 10.6 g |
| LITTLE CAESARS 14" Cheese Pizza, Large Deep Dish Crust | 263 | 12.6 g | 30.1 g | 10.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in hamburger (McDonalds)?
100 g of hamburger (McDonalds) has 263 kcal. 1 hamburger (100 g): about 263 kcal.
Is hamburger (McDonalds) high in protein?
Hamburger (McDonalds) contains 13.3 g of protein per 100 g (27% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13.3 g in 1 hamburger (100 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other burgers, that is in the lowest quarter (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in hamburger (McDonalds)?
Hamburger (McDonalds) has 29.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in hamburger (McDonalds)?
Hamburger (McDonalds) contains 10.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.6 g is saturated (18% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does hamburger (McDonalds) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (50% DV), selenium (45% DV), Thiamin (B1) (29% DV), Niacin (B3) (25% DV) and zinc (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in hamburger (McDonalds)?
100 g contains 487 mg of sodium, 21% 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 2706924. 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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