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
  • 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.

Calories

670

% Daily Value

saturated fat

65%

high

sodium

56%

high

TOTAL sugars

12g

MED

%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet

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.

Here is a summary of the calories from fat, carbs, and protein:

  • 340 calories from fat
  • 220 calories from total carbs
  • 110 calories from protein
  • 670 total calories per serving

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.

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein

Calories
fat
51%
carbohydrates
33%
Protein
16%

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 670 CALORIES

  • Play Golf (with cart) 2 hours 40 minutes
  • Swim 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Play Tennis 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Run 1 hour
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.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 340 calories from dietary fats (51% of total calories)
  • 115 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans 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.

Approximately 115 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.

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.

  • 1,280 milligrams of sodium in one cheeseburger.

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.

  • Burger image courtesy of Carl’s Jr. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients.

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