Calories in Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty
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Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty contains 281 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 hamburger (145 g) provides about 407 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from carbohydrates and 26% 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 65% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 44% of the Daily Value for selenium and 32% 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 | 281 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 14.4 g | 18% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.4 g | 27% |
| Cholesterol C | 49 mg | 16% |
| Sodium C | 333 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.7 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 2.2 g | |
| Protein C | 18.2 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.6 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.18 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.1 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 46 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.6 µg | 65% |
| Choline C | 52.4 mg | 10% |
| Calcium C | 73 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium C | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 170 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 256 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 3.4 mg | 31% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 24 µg | 44% |
% 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 26%
- Carbohydrates 27%
- Fat 47%
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)
- Fiber2.2 gin the top quarter of burgers (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars2.2 gbelow the median for burgers (median 2.9 g)
- Fat14.4 gbelow the median for burgers (median 15.8 g)
- Saturated fat5.4 gbelow the median for burgers (median 6.5 g)
- Sodium333 mgin the lowest quarter of burgers (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water46.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 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 | 0.93 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.41 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 3.1 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 1.7 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.087 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 26 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 46.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 6 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, from school cafeteria | 243 | 17.8 g | 25.7 g | 7.4 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 small patty | 292 | 18.2 g | 17.8 g | 16.1 g |
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty | 291 | 18.5 g | 17 g | 16.2 g |
| Cheese steak sandwich or sub on wheat | 268 | 19.2 g | 19.9 g | 12.2 g |
| Hamburger slider | 288 | 17.8 g | 19.7 g | 14.7 g |
| Double hamburger, from fast food, 2 small patties | 288 | 17.8 g | 19.7 g | 14.7 g |
| Fast foods, chicken tenders | 271 | 19.2 g | 17.3 g | 14 g |
| Hamburger wrap sandwich, from fast food | 299 | 16.9 g | 20.4 g | 16.1 g |
| BURGER KING, Chicken Strips | 292 | 18.2 g | 20.5 g | 15.3 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 281 kcal. 1 hamburger (145 g): about 407 kcal.
Is hamburger high in protein?
Hamburger contains 18.2 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 26.4 g in 1 hamburger (145 g). About 26% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other burgers, that is above the median (median 17.9 g).
How many carbs are in hamburger?
Hamburger has 18.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.2 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in hamburger?
Hamburger contains 14.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.4 g is saturated (27% 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 (65% DV), selenium (44% DV), Niacin (B3) (32% DV), zinc (31% DV) and Vitamin B6 (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in hamburger?
100 g contains 333 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 2706933. 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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