Applebee’s Classic Burger & Fries Nutrition
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 and topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles. It’s served on a Brioche bun.
One serving of the hamburger and fries meal has 1,080 calories, 61 grams of fat, 92 grams of carbohydrates, and 43 grams of protein.
Read this guide for a detailed overview of the nutritional value, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the popular classic burger from Applebee’s.
Burger & Fries Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one burger and a side order of classic fries.
The percentage daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient in the meal contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA for general nutrition advice).
Calories
Each serving of the burger and fries has 1,080 calories.
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.
Here is a breakout of the total calories by macronutrient (fat, carbs, and protein):
- Fat: 545 calories (160 calories from saturated fat)
- Carbs: 365 calories
- Protein: 170 calories
- Total: 1,080 calories
The summary of calories by macronutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Applebee’s. 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.
Dietary Fat
The Classic Burger and Fries meal contains 61 grams of total fat, including 18 grams of saturated fat. That is considered high.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Saturated Fat
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
With that in mind, take note that the amount of saturated fat in one order of the single patty beef burger and french fries delivers 160 calories. That’s 90% of the recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Saturated Fat is found in baked goods, animal fats, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
Sodium
In addition, the amount of sodium is very high for a single meal. The sodium in Applebee’s Classic Hamburger meal (including the fries) is over 80% of the recommended limit for an entire day.
Specifically, there are 1,870 milligrams of sodium in the dish. By comparison, it’s recommended that Americans limit daily sodium intake to no more than 2,300 milligrams.
Here is a summary of the nutritional information in Applebee’s Classic Burger, which is served with an order of classic french fries.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size Burger and Fries
CALORIES
1080TOTAL FAT
61g(78%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
92g(33%DV)
PROTEIN
43g| Saturated Fat | 18g (90%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 1.5g |
| Cholesterol | 85mg (28%DV) |
| Sodium | 1870mg (81%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g (25%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 8g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Burger Meal Ingredients and Allergens
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.
Burger Patty
Ingredients:100% Ground Beef, Salt, Spice, Garlic Powder, and Sunflower Oil.
Toasted Brioche Bun
Ingredients: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, and Dimethylpolysiloxane (an anti-foaming agent).
Pickles
Ingredients:Fresh Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Spices, Garlic, Turmeric, and Polysorbate 80.
French Fries
Ingredients: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, and Silicon Dioxide added to prevent caking.
Allergens
The burger is made with ingredients that contain gluten, milk, and wheat.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Applebee’s Grill + Bar
