Applebee’s Classic Burger & Fries
Applebee’s burgers are grilled to order and served with a side of classic fries. A Classic Burger is made with a handcrafted all-beef patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles. It’s served on a Brioche bun.
One serving of the hamburger and fries meal has 1,090 calories, 61 grams of fat, 93 grams of carbohydrates, and 43 grams of protein.
There are 690 calories in the hamburger without French fries.
Read this nutrition report for an analysis of calories and a detailed overview of nutritional value, ingredients, and allergens in the popular classic burger from Applebee’s.
Burger and Fries Nutrition Information
Unless otherwise noted, nutrition facts in this guide are based on a single serving of the meal, which includes one burger and a side order of classic fries.
Calories
Each serving of the burger and fries has 1,090 calories.
Here is a breakout of the total calories by macronutrient in one meal:
Half of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates contribute about 34% of the total calories and the remaining 16% is from protein.
Classic Burger with Fries
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by Applebee’s quick serve restaurant. Actual calories may vary by location, as a result of how the beef burger is prepared, or due to additional topping choices and dipping sauces such as ketchup.
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 90 minutes to burn off the calories from Applebee’s burger and fries meal.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 1,090 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN [ ] CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
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Nutrition Facts
Here is a summary of the nutritional information in Applebee’s Classic Burger on its own and the standard meal, which includes an order of classic french fries.
Amount per serving (% Daily Value)
|
Burger |
with Fries | |
|
Calories |
690 |
1090 |
|
Total Fat |
43g (55%) |
61g (78%) |
|
Saturated Fat |
15g (75%) |
18g (90%) |
|
Trans Fat |
1.5g |
1.5g |
|
Cholesterol |
85mg (28%) |
85mg (28%) |
|
Sodium |
880mg (38%) |
1880mg (82%) |
|
Carbohydrates |
40g (15%) |
93g (34%) |
|
Dietary Fiber |
3g (11%) |
7g (25%) |
|
Total Sugars |
8g |
8g |
|
Protein |
36g |
43g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, Applebee’s burger & fries is high in saturated fat and sodium.
|
Burger with Fries |
%DV |
Level |
|
Saturated Fat |
90% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
82% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Dietary Fats
Applebee’s Classic Burger with Fries meal contains 61 grams of total fat, including 18 grams of saturated fat.
The amount of saturated fat has a 90% daily value (%DV).
Calculate Daily Value
To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.
|
per Meal |
Daily Limit* |
Daily Value | |
|
Total Fat |
61g |
78g |
78% |
|
Saturated Fat |
18g |
20g |
90% |
*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.
Meal is High in Saturated Fat
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend adults limit calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
With that in mind, note that there are 160 calories from saturated fat in the single patty beef burger and french fries. That’s 90% of the recommended limit for an entire day.
Summary of Fat in Burger & Fries
Note: Saturated fats are found in baked goods, animal fats, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
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Sodium
In addition, the amount of sodium is very high for a single meal.
Sodium content in Applebee’s Classic Hamburger meal (including the fries) is over 80% of the recommended daily limit.
Specifically, there are 1,880 milligrams of sodium in the menu item. For reference, it’s recommended that Americans limit daily sodium intake to no more than 2,300 milligrams.
Daily Value (%DV) is based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the standard measure used by the FDA for general nutrition advice. Calorie needs vary. Your %DV may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
Ingredients and Allergens in Burger & Fries
Ingredients
The burger is topped with Tomatoes, Lettuce, and Red Onion.
In addition, there are dozens of ingredients used to season, prepare, and cook the french fries, beef patty, pickles, and brioche bun. See below for the full list of ingredients.
Ingredients in Applebee’s Burger & Fries
|
Burger Patty |
|
100% Ground Beef, Salt, Spice, Garlic Powder, Sunflower Oil |
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Toasted Brioche Bun |
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Enriched Flour, Water, Wheat Flour and Malted Barley Flour, Sugar, Yeast, Palm Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Cultured Wheat, Vinegar, Natural Flavors, Soybean Oil, Guar Gum, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Corn Flour, Turmeric and Paprika, Dextrose, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Dextrin, Triglycerides, Pea Protein, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch, Liquid And Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Salt, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin, TBHQ and Citric Acid (preservatives), Artificial Color, Dimethylpolysiloxane (an anti-foaming agent) |
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Pickles |
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Fresh Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Spices, Garlic, Turmeric, Polysorbate 80 |
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French Fries |
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Potatoes, Vegetable Oil, Modified Food Starch (potato, corn, tapioca), Rice Flour, Salt, Pea Starch, Dextrin, Leavening, Dextrose, Xanthan Gum, Fryer Oil, Dimethylpolysiloxane (an anti-foaming agent), Fry Seasoning Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Spices, Soybean Oil, Silicon Dioxide (added to prevent caking) |
Allergens
The burger is made with ingredients that contain gluten, milk, and wheat.
If you have a food allergy, check the full allergen guide for Applebee’s menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
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