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McDonald's Hamburger: Calories & Nutrition
Quick answer
USDA lists a McDonald's Hamburger as “1 sandwich” (95 g). That portion has 251 kcal, 12.3 g of protein, 28.8 g of carbs and 9.6 g of fat. Per 100 g it has 264 kcal.
- Calories
- 251kcal
- per 1 sandwich
- Protein
- 12.3g
- per 1 sandwich
- Carbs
- 28.8g
- per 1 sandwich
- Fat
- 9.6g
- per 1 sandwich
- Protein 20% · 12.3 g
- Carbs 46% · 28.8 g
- Fat 34% · 9.6 g
USDA analysis from the 2018 SR Legacy release; the chain's current recipe may differ — check the chain's own nutrition information. McDonald's is named only to say which menu item USDA analysed. CalorTracker is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by McDonald's.
McDonald's Hamburger calories by portion
USDA records the weight of each portion it lists for this item. The calories and macros below are the per-100 g values scaled to each weight, so the one-item row matches the figures above.
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sandwich: 95 g (one item) | 251 kcal | 12.3 g | 28.8 g | 9.6 g |
| 100 g | 264 kcal | 12.9 g | 30.3 g | 10.1 g |
McDonald's Hamburger nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per item (95 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value per item |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 251 kcal | 264 kcal | – |
| Protein | 12.3 g | 12.9 g | 25% |
| Total fat | 9.59 g | 10.1 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33 g | 3.5 g | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.58 g | 3.77 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.35 g | 1.42 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 25.7 mg | 27 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 30.3 g | 10% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.24 g | 1.3 g | 4% |
| Total sugars | 5.73 g | 6.03 g | – |
| Sodium | 469 mg | 494 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 192 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 121 mg | 127 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.73 mg | 2.87 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 102 mg | 107 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.85 mg | 1.95 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin C | 0.57 mg | 0.6 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin E | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin K | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin B6 | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.79 µg | 0.83 µg | 33% |
| Folate (DFE) | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.23 mg | 0.25 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.23 mg | 0.24 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.32 mg | 4.54 mg | 27% |
| Caffeine | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Alcohol | Not reported | Not reported | – |
| Water | 42.3 g | 44.5 g | – |
% Daily Value is how much one item contributes to the FDA Daily Values for adults and children 4 years and older, the figures on US nutrition labels; a dash means there is no Daily Value for that nutrient. “Not reported” means USDA has no measurement for this item, not that it contains none.
How a McDonald's Hamburger compares with other McDonald's items
Of the 12 McDonald's items on this site, the Hamburger ranks 11th for calories per item, 10th for protein and 11th for fat, counting from the highest. Items are compared at the USDA portion listed for each, so a sandwich and a side of fries are not the same size.
| Item | Portion | Calories | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McChicken | 1 sandwich | 358 kcal | 13.7 g | 17.3 g |
| Cheeseburger | 1 item 4 oz | 313 kcal | 15.4 g | 14 g |
| Egg McMuffin | 1 sandwich | 287 kcal | 17.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Hamburger (this page) | 1 sandwich | 251 kcal | 12.3 g | 9.6 g |
| Hash Brown | 1 serving 1 patty | 144 kcal | 1.3 g | 8.6 g |
About these numbers
USDA FoodData Central describes this record as “McDONALD'S, Hamburger” (FoodData Central SR Legacy 2018-04). It is a laboratory analysis of the item as USDA sampled it, not the menu data a company publishes today. SR Legacy was closed in 2018 and is not updated, so the figures are a snapshot.
Restaurants change recipes, suppliers and portion sizes, and the item you order can differ from the one USDA sampled. For the current figures, use the nutrition information McDonald's publishes itself. Use this page to estimate, not to settle an allergy or a medical question.
USDA reported 23 of the 31 nutrients this page tracks for the record; the rest show as “Not reported”.
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Start free on the webUSDA analysis from the 2018 SR Legacy release; the chain's current recipe may differ — check the chain's own nutrition information. This is general information, not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing how you eat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 170717, retrieved . How we calculate.