Five Guys Hamburger: Complete Nutritional Review

Hamburger from Five Guys with text '840 calories.'

Five Guys uses fresh, hand-formed beef patties that are cooked to order on the grill. Select tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers, pickles, or any of the other toppings.

One hamburger contains 840 calories, 43 grams of fat, 39 grams of carbohydrates, and 39 grams of protein.

Read this guide for an in-depth overview of the calories, nutrition information, and ingredients in this popular burger.

Hamburger Nutritional Information

Nutritional information is based on a single serving measured as one Five Guys hamburger made with two beef patties.

Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) is a measure of how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a diet of 2,000 calories.

Calories

Let’s start with an review of the calories in this fast food hamburger.

A double patty Five Guys burger has 840 total calories.

Over half of the calories are derived from dietary fats. Carbohydrates and protein each contribute about 22% of the total calories.

Here is a summary of the amount of calories derived from fat, carbs, and protein.

  • 470 calories derived from dietary fats
  • 185 calories derived from total carbs
  • 185 calories derived from protein
  • 840 total calories per serving
Calories
fat
56%
carbohydrates
22%
Protein
22%

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Total Fat

A single serving of this hamburger has 43 grams of total fat, including 19.5 grams of saturated fat. That is high.

For reference, the U.S. FDA states that a nutrient that contributes a 20% daily value is considered high. The amount of total fat and saturated fat in this hamburger exceed that threshold.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 470 calories from total fat
  • 56% of total calories per serving
  • 210 calories from saturated fat
  • 2 grams trans fat

Cholesterol

The Five Guys hamburger contains 125 milligrams of cholesterol. With a 42% daily value, the amount of dietary cholesterol per serving is considered high.

Sodium

One burger also contains 430 milligrams of sodium, which is approximately 19% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

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Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Hamburger

CALORIES

840

TOTAL FAT

43g

(55%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

39g

(14%DV)

PROTEIN

39g
Saturated Fat19.5g (98%DV)
Trans Fat2g
Cholesterol125mg (42%DV)
Sodium430g (19%DV)
Dietary Fiber2g (7%DV)
Total Sugars8g

%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.

  • Total fats per serving is high (55% DV)
  • Saturated fat per serving is high (98% DV)
  • Cholesterol is high (42% DV)
Hamburger with tomato and lettuce from Five Guys restaurant and text '840 calories'.
There are 840 calories in one hamburger.

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Ingredients and Allergens in Hamburger

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients in a Five Guys Hamburger.

Beef Patty

Ingredients: The beef patty is made with USDA Ground Chuck.

Bun

Ingredients: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, and Sesame Seeds.

  • Hamburger bun is made with egg, milk, sesame, soy and wheat.

Allergens

The hamburger at Five Guys is made with ingredients that contain eggs, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat.

Menu Prices and Nutrition

Five Guys Menu Summary Nutrition Facts

Review the following table for a quick reference to menu prices and nutritional values of Five Guys Burgers.

Updated Jan 2025PriceCaloriesFatCarbsProtein
Little Hamburger$7.7954026g39g380mg
Hamburger$9.9984043g39g430mg
Little Cheeseburger$8.5961032g40g690mg
Cheeseburger$11.2998055g40g1,050mg
Little Bacon Burger$8.9962033g39g640mg
Bacon Burger$11.2992050g39g690mg
Little Bacon Cheeseburger$9.9969039g40g950mg
Bacon Cheeseburger$12.09106062g40g1310mg

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, ingredients, allergens source: Five Guys

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