Calories in
fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain
297 kcal per 100 g Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain contains 297 calories per 100 grams, or about 232 calories per sandwich. Per 100 g it provides 16.5 g protein, 31.5 g carbohydrate and 12.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 42% carbohydrate, 22% 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 | 78.0 g | 232 | 12.9 g | 24.6 g | 9.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per sandwich
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per sandwich |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 297 kcal | 232 kcal |
| Protein | 16.5 g | 12.9 g |
| Total fat | 12.0 g | 9.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.5 g | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 31.5 g | 24.6 g |
| Fibre | 1.7 g | 1.3 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g | 3.8 g |
| Sodium | 331.0 mg | 258.2 mg |
| Potassium | 197.0 mg | 153.7 mg |
| Calcium | 62.0 mg | 48.4 mg |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 9.0 µg | 7.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 33.0 mg | 25.7 mg |
| Water | 38.5 g | 30.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170693). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain compares
Among the 79 fast foods items on this site, fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain ranks 27 of 79 by calorie density, against a category average of 266 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 12% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.6 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one sandwich (232 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 47 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, regular patty; plain?
Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain contains 297 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 232 calories per sandwich. It also provides 16.5 g of protein, 31.5 g of carbohydrate and 12.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain?
By calories, fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain is roughly 42% carbohydrate, 22% protein and 36% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a sandwich?
About 47 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, regular patty; plain 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; plain". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.