Calories in WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, with cheese
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WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, with cheese contains 221 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 item (236 g) provides about 522 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 27% from protein and 26% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 64% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 35% of the Daily Value for selenium and 23% of the Daily Value for zinc.
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 | 221 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 11.6 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 5.2 g | 26% |
| Cholesterol M | 38 mg | 13% |
| Sodium M | 476 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.2 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 14.9 g | 30% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K M | 9.3 µg | 8% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.26 mg | 22% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.26 mg | 20% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 3.2 mg | 20% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.29 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 1.5 µg | 64% |
| Calcium M | 75 mg | 6% |
| Iron M | 2.3 mg | 13% |
| Magnesium M | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 126 mg | 10% |
| Potassium M | 187 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 2.6 mg | 23% |
| Copper M | 0.075 mg | 8% |
| Manganese M | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Selenium M | 19.1 µg | 35% |
% 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 26%
- 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
- Protein14.9 gin the top quarter of fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Fat11.6 gbelow the median for fast foods (median 12.1 g)
- Saturated fat5.2 gabove the median for fast foods (median 4 g)
- Sodium476 mgbelow the median for fast foods (median 566 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 4.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.4 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Starch M | 9.9 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0.82 g |
| Fructose M | 1.1 g |
| Lactose M | 0.21 g |
| Maltose M | 0.29 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.45 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.47 g |
| Leucine M | 0.85 g |
| Lysine M | 0.78 g |
| Methionine M | 0.25 g |
| Cystine M | 0.14 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.47 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.27 g |
| Valine M | 0.53 g |
| Arginine M | 0.63 g |
| Histidine M | 0.31 g |
| Alanine M | 0.63 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.98 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.2 g |
| Glycine M | 0.69 g |
| Proline M | 0.79 g |
| Serine M | 0.51 g |
Individual fatty acids (38)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.16 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.12 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0.071 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.045 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.073 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.081 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.42 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 2.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 1.5 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 3.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.019 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.089 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.39 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.057 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.013 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.032 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.31 g |
| PUFA 18:2 i M | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.36 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 3.5 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 1.1 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.036 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 n-6 M | 0.019 g |
Other components (4)
| Water M | 57.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Energy C | 923 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
Other forms of WENDY'S
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WENDY'S, Jr. Hamburger, without cheese | 243 | 12.6 g | 28.5 g | 8.8 g |
| WENDY'S, Jr. Hamburger, with cheese | 256 | 13.1 g | 25 g | 11.5 g |
| WENDY'S, CLASSIC DOUBLE, with cheese | 241 | 16.5 g | 11.7 g | 14.2 g |
| WENDY'S, Frosty Dairy Dessert | 132 | 3.5 g | 23.6 g | 2.6 g |
| WENDY'S, CLASSIC SINGLE Hamburger, no cheese | 213 | 12.6 g | 16.8 g | 10.6 g |
| WENDY'S, Homestyle Chicken Fillet Sandwich | 214 | 13.8 g | 21.6 g | 8.1 g |
| WENDY'S, Ultimate Chicken Grill Sandwich | 179 | 14.7 g | 18.9 g | 5 g |
| WENDY'S, Chicken Nuggets | 326 | 16.5 g | 14.3 g | 22.6 g |
| WENDY'S, french fries | 301 | 3.7 g | 39.7 g | 14.1 g |
| WENDY'S, DAVE'S Hot 'N Juicy 1/4 LB, single | 268 | 13.7 g | 17.7 g | 15.8 g |
| WENDY'S, Double Stack, with cheese | 285 | 18.5 g | 15.4 g | 16.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lasagna with meat, home recipe | 206 | 13.6 g | 13.1 g | 10.9 g |
| Taco, meat, no cheese | 243 | 15.2 g | 15.9 g | 13.2 g |
| Fish, cake or patty | 212 | 13.6 g | 10.4 g | 12.6 g |
| Taco, corn tortilla, chicken, cheese | 211 | 16.2 g | 15.3 g | 9.6 g |
| Taco, NFS | 246 | 15.3 g | 15.6 g | 13.6 g |
| Lasagna with meat and spinach | 207 | 13.3 g | 13.8 g | 10.8 g |
| Lasagna with chicken or turkey | 205 | 13.7 g | 14 g | 10.4 g |
| OLIVE GARDEN, chicken parmigiana without pasta | 211 | 15.3 g | 12.3 g | 11.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in WENDY'S?
100 g of WENDY'S has 221 kcal. 1 item (236 g): about 522 kcal.
Is WENDY'S high in protein?
WENDY'S contains 14.9 g of protein per 100 g (30% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 35.1 g in 1 item (236 g). About 27% 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 WENDY'S?
WENDY'S has 14.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber.
How much fat is in WENDY'S?
WENDY'S contains 11.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 5.2 g is saturated (26% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does WENDY'S contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (64% DV), selenium (35% DV), zinc (23% DV), Thiamin (B1) (22% DV) and Niacin (B3) (20% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in WENDY'S?
100 g contains 476 mg of sodium, 21% 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 170322. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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