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Calories in a burger

About 540 kcal for a typical fast-food burger — toppings drive the total.

Estimate per serving

1 typical fast-food cheeseburger

Calories

540 kcal

Protein

25 g

Carbs

45 g

Fat

28 g

Values are widely-accepted estimates and vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation and portion size.

Common serving sizes

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Plain hamburger (small)250 kcal12 g31 g9 g
Double cheeseburger740 kcal40 g45 g42 g
Homemade lean beef burger in a bun420 kcal30 g33 g18 g

Is burger good for meal planning?

Burger calories depend heavily on patty size, cheese, sauces and bun. Fast-food values are usually published — use those when you can.

A homemade burger using lean mince and lighter sauces can easily be 100–200 kcal lower than a takeaway equivalent.

How to use burger in a meal plan

  • Single burger with side salad rather than fries
  • Lean homemade patty in a wholemeal bun
  • Skip the cheese to save 80–100 kcal
  • Open-faced burger to halve the bread calories

How to track burger in GudFude

GudFude is a calorie tracker and meal planner. Add burger to a meal, pick the serving size that matches what you ate, and your daily totals update instantly. You can save it as a favourite so logging it next time takes one tap.

GudFude shows estimates for general guidance only. It is not medical advice and does not claim to publish a verified global food database. Check packet labels when accuracy matters.

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Frequently asked questions

+How many calories in a burger?
Roughly 250–740 kcal depending on size, cheese and toppings.
+Is a burger bad for weight loss?
No — a single burger fits a deficit. It is the chips, drinks and sauces that usually push the meal over.
+Is a homemade burger lower calorie?
Usually yes, because you control the patty fat and the toppings.
+Are these calorie values exact?
No. They are widely-accepted estimates for a typical portion. Exact calories vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation method and portion size. Use the value on your packet when you have one.