Burger King Hamburger
The Burger King hamburger includes the restaurant’s signature flame-grilled beef patty, pickles, mustard and ketchup served on a toasted sesame seed bun.
A single 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
All calories and nutrition facts information (unless otherwise noted) are presented based on a single serving measured as one hamburger with pickles, mustard, and ketchup.
Nutrition Info
250 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
20% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
24% |
HIGH |
|
Total Sugars |
7g |
med |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
One regular hamburger from Burger King has 250 calories.
Here is a summary of the estimated number of calories per macronutrient:
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.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
The 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.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 250 CALORIES
Fat
One hamburger contains 10 grams of fat, including 4 grams of saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
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.
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.
Fast food hamburger nutrition guide
Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger Nutrition and Ingredients
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Burger
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
250 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates %DV is high.
|
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.
Allergens
The hamburger from Burger King is made with wheat.
Compare Nutrition in Fast Food Hamburgers
Here is a chart comparing the nutrition facts in select hamburgers from popular fast food restaurants.
There is a fairly broad range of total calories in this list. Keep in mind a few of the burgers, including the Whataburger Double Meat Burger, are made with multiple beef patties. More food equates to higher calories.
The Burger King hamburger is one of the menu items with the least amount of total fat and protein. It’s comparable to Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger.
Use the small arrows in the top row to sort by restaurant, calories, fat, carbs, or protein. If you’re viewing the chart on a smaller screen, click the plus icon to expand the row and display additional information.
| 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 |
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 allergens source: Burger King.