Carl’s Jr. Single Famous Star Cheeseburger
The Single Famous Star® with Cheese on Carl’s Jr. charbroiled burgers menu includes an all-beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles. It’s served with a special sauce and mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
Each cheeseburger has 670 calories, 38 grams fat, 56 grams carbohydrates, and 28 grams protein.
Read this overview for a complete guide to the nutritional information, calories, and allergens in the Famous Star Cheeseburger from Carl’s Jr.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving, measured as one cheeseburger. The percentage daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient in the burger contributes to a daily diet, based on 2,000 calories per day (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA).
Calories
Each serving of the Famous Star with Cheese has 670 calories.
Approximately half of the total calorie are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates contribute about 33% of the total calories and the remaining 16% is from protein.
- Fat: 340 calories
- Carbs: 220 calories
- Protein: 110 calories
- Total: 670 calories per serving
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Carl’s Jr. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Fat
Each serving of this cheeseburger has 38 grams of total fat, including 13 grams of 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.
Saturated Fat
The 13 grams of saturated fat in one Famous Star Cheeseburger is high. More than 117 calories are derived from saturated fat, which is 65% of the daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Saturated Fat is found in processed meats, chocolate candies, gravies, pizza, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
Sodium
There are 1,280 milligrams of sodium per serving, which is over half of the recommended percentage daily value for an entire day.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Famous Star with Cheese (269g)
CALORIES
670TOTAL FAT
38g(48%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
56g(20%DV)
PROTEIN
28g(56%DV)
Saturated Fat | 13g (65%DV) |
Trans Fat | 1g |
Cholesterol | 75mg (25%DV) |
Sodium | 1280mg (55%DV) |
Dietary Fiber | 3g (10%DV) |
Total Sugars | 12g |
%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.
Allergens
Carl’s Jr.’s single patty cheeseburger is made with egg, milk, soy, sesame, 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: Carl’s Jr.