Calories and Nutrition in 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 250 calories, 10 grams fat, 29 grams carbohydrates, and 13 grams protein.
This article provides you with an overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and allergens in the hamburger from Burger King. In addition, we provide a handy data table for you to compare the nutrition facts in the Burger King hamburger vs other popular fast food hamburgers.
Calories and Nutrition
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.
Calories
There are 250 calories in one hamburger from Burger King. The 29 grams of carbohydrates make up about 44% of the total calories. Fat contributes approximately 36% of the total and the balance is from protein.
- Carbs: 110 calories
- Fat: 90 calories
- Protein: 50 calories
- Total: 250 calories per serving
The caloric breakout 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.
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.
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.
Nutrition Facts
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 green 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 | 420mg |
| 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.
