Calories in
burger king, hamburger
261 kcal per 100 g BURGER KING, Hamburger contains 261 calories per 100 grams, or about 258 calories per sandwich. Per 100 g it provides 14.9 g protein, 26.8 g carbohydrate and 10.6 g fat.
By calories that splits 41% carbohydrate, 23% protein, 36% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sandwich | 99.0 g | 258 | 14.7 g | 26.5 g | 10.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per sandwich
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 261 kcal | 258 kcal |
| Protein | 14.9 g | 14.7 g |
| Total fat | 10.6 g | 10.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 26.5 g |
| Fibre | 1.0 g | 1.0 g |
| Sugars | 5.6 g | 5.5 g |
| Sodium | 461.0 mg | 456.4 mg |
| Potassium | 217.0 mg | 214.8 mg |
| Calcium | 76.0 mg | 75.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 2.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Cholesterol | 35.0 mg | 34.7 mg |
| Water | 46.0 g | 45.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170328). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How burger king, hamburger compares
Among the 79 fast foods items on this site, burger king, hamburger ranks 48 of 79 by calorie density, against a category average of 266 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 2% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one sandwich (258 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 53 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in burger king, hamburger?
BURGER KING, Hamburger contains 261 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 258 calories per sandwich. It also provides 14.9 g of protein, 26.8 g of carbohydrate and 10.6 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of burger king, hamburger?
By calories, burger king, hamburger is roughly 41% carbohydrate, 23% protein and 36% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a sandwich?
About 53 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the burger king, hamburger I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "BURGER KING, Hamburger". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.