Carl’s Jr. Single Famous Star Cheeseburger

Carl's Jr Famous Star cheeseburger with summary list of nutirents

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 contains 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.

Carl’s Jr. Famous Star Burger Nutritional Info

Nutrition facts are based on a single serving, measured as one cheeseburger.

Daily Value

Daily value indicates how much of a specific nutrient is in the cheeseburger, relative to the recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to compare foods and select the best menu item for your dietary goals.

As shown in the chart below, McDonald’s cheeseburger is high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

Serving size: 1 Cheeseburger

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

65%

Cholesterol

25%

Sodium

56%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

  • 13g saturated fat per serving is 65% of 20g daily limit
  • 75mg cholesterol per serving is 25% of 300mg daily limit
  • 1,280mg sodium per serving is 56% of recommended daily limit

Daily is based on a 2,000 calorie diet (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA). Individual needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower.

Calories

Each serving of the Famous Star with Cheese has 670 calories.

Here is a summary of the number calories in one burger, listed by macronutrient:

  • 340 calories from fat
  • 220 calories from total carbs
  • 110 calories from protein

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.

Single Famous Star Cheeseburger

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
51%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
33%
CALORIES FROM Protein
16%

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Carl’s Jr. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the cheeseburger is prepared or due to any additional topping choices.

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 670 CALORIES

  • Run 1 hour
  • Swim 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Play Tennis 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Play Golf (with cart) 2 hours 40 minutes
Carl's Jr. Cheeseburger with text listing summary calories and nutrients.

Fat

Each serving of this cheeseburger has 38 grams of total fat, including 13 grams of saturated fat. That is high.

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.

Approximately 115 calories are derived from saturated fat.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

  • 340 calories from dietary fats
  • 51% of total calories
  • 115 calories from saturated fat
  • 1 gram trans fat

Sodium

There are 1,280 milligrams of sodium per serving, over half the suggested limit for an entire day.

Carl's Jr Famous Star cheeseburger with summary list of nutirents
One cheeseburger has 670 calories.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Cheeseburger

Amount per serving

Calories

670

% Daily Value

Total Fat

38g

Saturated Fat

13g

Trans Fat

1g

Cholesterol

75mg

Sodium

1280mg

Carbohydrates

56g

Dietary Fiber

3g

11%

Total Sugars

12g

Protein

28g

%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.

  • 3g dietary fiber per serving
  • High in dietary fats
  • High in cholesterol
  • High in sodium
  • High in carbohydrates

Allergens

Carl’s Jr.’s single patty cheeseburger is made with egg, milk, soy, sesame, and wheat.


Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Carl’s Jr.

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