Meat and poultry
Hamburger calories and nutrition
A plain single hamburger with a bun (78 g) has 232 calories, with 13 g of protein, 25 g of carbs and 9.4 g of fat. That is 297 calories per 100 g.
Plain single hamburger patty and bun. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain”. Plain single hamburger patty and bun. Added sauces, toppings and a different serving weight change the totals.
Serving size
1 plain hamburger · 78 g
232 calories
- Protein
- 13 g22% of calories · 26% DV
- Carbs
- 25 g42% of calories · 9% DV
- Fat
- 9.4 g36% of calories · 12% DV
- Fiber
- 1.3 g
- Sugars
- 3.8 g
- Saturated fat
- 3.5 g
- Sodium
- 258 mg
Calories in hamburger by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 plain hamburger78 g | 232 | 13 g | 25 g | 9.4 g |
| ½ serving39 g | 116 | 6.4 g | 12 g | 4.7 g |
| 2 servings156 g | 463 | 26 g | 49 g | 19 g |
| 100 g100 g | 297 | 17 g | 32 g | 12 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Hamburger nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 297 calories: 22% from protein, 42% from carbs and 36% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 plain hamburger · 78 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 297 | 232 | – |
| Total fat | 12 g | 9.4 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 3.5 g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 26 mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 331 mg | 258 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32 g | 25 g | 9% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 1.3 g | 5% |
| Total sugars | 4.9 g | 3.8 g | – |
| Protein | 17 g | 13 g | 26% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg | 0.1 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 48 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 2.4 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 154 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 9.0 µg | 7.0 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 plain hamburger), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a plain single hamburger with a bun (232 calories) takes about 73 minutes of walking, roughly 8,300 steps.
Compare calories by serving
A plain single hamburger with a bun has 232 calories, 48 fewer calories than a plain single cheeseburger (280 calories). The portions weigh 78 g and 91 g, respectively.
Related foods to explore
- Rotisserie chicken156 calories in a 3 oz serving of rotisserie chicken breast with skin184 per 100 g
Hamburger questions
How much protein is in a plain single hamburger with a bun?
A plain single hamburger with a bun (78 g) has 13 g of protein, 26% of the 50 g Daily Value. That is 17 g per 100 g.
How much fiber is in a plain single hamburger with a bun?
A plain single hamburger with a bun (78 g) has 1.3 g of fiber, 5% of the 28 g Daily Value. That is 1.7 g per 100 g.
How many calories in a hamburger and bun?
The listed serving (78 g) has 232 calories, 13 g protein, 25 g carbs and 9.4 g fat. Plain single hamburger patty and bun.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain (FDC ID 170693, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
Prepared by the KaloCam team · Updated