Five Guys Cheeseburger
A Five Guys cheeseburger is made with fresh ground beef patties that are grilled to order. Each patty is topped with American-style cheese and served on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Choose from a variety of toppings, including lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, or condiments, among other options.
There are 980 calories, 55 grams fat, 40 grams carbohydrates, and 47 grams protein in a standard serving of the cheeseburger.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition, calories, ingredients, and allergens in a Five Guys Cheeseburger.
Five Guys Cheeseburger Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are based on standard formulations, excluding substitutions or additional toppings. Serving size is one cheeseburger.
Calories
There are 980 total calories in a single cheeseburger.
Most of the calories are derived from dietary fats. Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:
About half of the total calories are derived from fats. Protein accounts for approximately 32% of calories, and the remaining 17% is from carbohydrates.
Five Guys Cheeseburger
% calories from fat, carbs and proteinCalories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts information provided by Five Guys fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary by location, as a result of how the burger is prepared, or due to topping choices.
Calories by Food Item
The burger patties contribute about 600 total calories, most of which is derived from fats. Here are the total calories in each food item:
Time to Burn Calories
An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to burn off the calories from a cheeseburger.
Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 980 calories, by type of exercise.
FITNESS TIME TO BURN 980 CALORIES
Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.
Lower Calorie Options
If you’re seeking a lower calorie option without cutting back on the flavor of a cheeseburger, Five Guys offers a cheeseburger meal without the bun.
Order a bunless cheeseburger in a bowl or a sandwich wrapped in lettuce.
Check nutrition facts in Five Guys full menu.
Nutrition Facts
Review the table below for nutrition facts in Five Guys’ Cheeseburger.
Amount (%DV) per Burger
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Calories |
980 |
%DV |
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Total Fat |
55g |
70% |
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Saturated Fat |
26.5g |
132% |
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Trans Fat |
2g | |
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Cholesterol |
210mg |
70% |
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Sodium |
1050mg |
45% |
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Carbohydrates |
40g |
14% |
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Dietary Fiber |
2g |
7% |
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Total Sugars |
9g | |
|
Protein |
47g |
%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.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, a cheeseburger from Five Guys is high in saturated fat and sodium.
|
%DV |
Level | |
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Saturated Fat |
132% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
45% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
What’s on the Five Guys Cheeseburger?
The Five Guys Cheeseburger includes fresh, hand-formed patties that are grilled to order, paired with American-style cheese, and placed on a soft, toasted sesame seed bun.
Review the table below, which shows the ingredients in a standard Five Guys cheeseburger.
Ingredients
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Hamburger Patty |
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80/20 USDA Ground Chuck |
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Bun |
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Burger buns are made using a proprietary recipe. Here is the list of ingredients: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds |
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Cheese |
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Five Guys partners with at least two suppliers for cheese. Ingredients vary by supplier. Cheddar Cheese (milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Annatto and Oleoresin Paprika (color), Sunflower Lecithin added for slice separation — or — Milk, Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Color Added, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Soy Lecithin, may also contain Calcium Phosphate |
Select from various topping options, such as lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, grilled mushrooms, relish, onion, and more. Nutritional value varies with additional toppings.
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Allergens
The cheeseburger at Five Guys is made with egg, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat.
Check full list of declared allergens for Five Guys menu items.
In addition, if you’ve ever been to Five Guys, you may know that they love peanuts. Anything placed near or cooked in the fryer is exposed to peanuts because the restaurant uses only peanut oil.
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