Burger King Hamburger
The Burger King hamburger is made with a flame-grilled beef patty, pickles, mustard and ketchup, then served on a toasted sesame seed bun.
One hamburger has:
This guide provides an overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and allergens in the classic hamburger from Burger King. In addition, read through to the end for a useful table with nutrition facts in various popular fast food hamburgers.
Burger King Hamburger Nutritional Info
Calories and nutrition facts information (unless otherwise noted) are based on a single serving measured as one hamburger with pickles, mustard, and ketchup.
Serving size: 1 Burger
% DAILY VALUE
Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).
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%DV |
Level | |
|---|---|---|
|
Saturated Fat |
20% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
24% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 250 calories in a standard Burger King hamburger.
Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
The 29 grams of carbohydrates make up about 44% of the total calories. Dietary fat contributes approximately 36% of the total calories and the remaining 20% is derived from protein.
Burger King Hamburger
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinThe summary of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Burger King. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 250 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per 1 Burger
Red indicates %DV is high.
|
Calories |
250 |
|
%DV | ||
|
Total Fat |
10g |
16% |
|
Saturated Fat |
4g |
20% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
30mg |
10% |
|
Sodium |
560mg |
24% |
|
Carbohydrates |
29g |
10% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
|
Total Sugars |
7g | |
|
Protein |
13g |
%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.
Fat
One hamburger contains 10 grams of fat, including 4 grams of saturated fat.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
With that in mind, it’s important to know that this one hamburger contributes approximately 20% of the recommended daily value of saturated fat. That is considered high.
SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
Burger King’s hamburger has 560 milligrams of sodium. That’s nearly one quarter of the total recommended daily value.
According to the U.S Food & Drug Administration, sodium is a “nutrient to get less of.” Studies have shown that diets high in sodium are associated with an elevated risk of health concerns that can result from high blood pressure.
Compare nutrition facts in Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger.
Allergens
The hamburger from Burger King is made with wheat.
Check the ingredients in a Steak ‘n Shake Steakburger with Cheese.
Compare Nutrition in Fast Food Hamburgers
Here is a chart comparing the nutrition facts in select hamburgers from popular fast food restaurants.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Hamburger | 250 | 10g | 29g | 13g | 560mg |
| Wendy's | Jr. Hamburger | 250 | 11g | 25g | 13g | 440mg |
| Whataburger | Hamburger | 590 | 25g | 62g | 29g | 1220mg |
| Burger King | Whopper | 670 | 39g | 54g | 31g | 1170mg |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | 840 | 43g | 39g | 39g | 430mg |
| Whataburger | Double Meat Burger | 835 | 44g | 62g | 47g | 1470mg |
| Five Guys | Bacon Burger | 780 | 50g | 39g | 43g | 690mg |
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and allergens source: Burger King. Hamburger product image courtesy of Burger King. Designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition reports.