Calories in
fast foods, hamburger; single
259 kcal per 100 g Fast foods, hamburger; single contains 259 calories per 100 grams, or about 531 calories per item. Per 100 g it provides 12.2 g protein, 22.7 g carbohydrate and 13.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 35% carbohydrate, 19% protein, 46% 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 item | 205.0 g | 531 | 24.9 g | 46.5 g | 27.3 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per item
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per item |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 259 kcal | 531 kcal |
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24.9 g |
| Total fat | 13.3 g | 27.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.2 g | 8.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22.7 g | 46.5 g |
| Fibre | 1.4 g | 2.9 g |
| Sodium | 386.0 mg | 791.3 mg |
| Potassium | 194.0 mg | 397.7 mg |
| Calcium | 103.0 mg | 211.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0.6 mg |
| Cholesterol | 32.0 mg | 65.6 mg |
| Water | 50.3 g | 103.1 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 173318). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How fast foods, hamburger; single compares
Among the 79 fast foods items on this site, fast foods, hamburger; single ranks 50 of 79 by calorie density, against a category average of 266 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 3% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 4.7 g of protein per 100 calories, so it is not a meaningful protein source.
To burn off one item (531 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 108 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 fast foods, hamburger; single?
Fast foods, hamburger; single contains 259 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 531 calories per item. It also provides 12.2 g of protein, 22.7 g of carbohydrate and 13.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of fast foods, hamburger; single?
By calories, fast foods, hamburger; single is roughly 35% carbohydrate, 19% protein and 46% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a item?
About 108 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 fast foods, hamburger; single 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.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within fast foods.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; double decker bun with condiments and special sauce". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.