How Many Calories in a Burger? All Types Compared (2026)

✅ USDA Verified Data🔬 Clinically Referenced📋 Educational Only📅 2026-04-23

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Burger calories: McDonald's Hamburger (lowest) = 250 cal, Cheeseburger = 300 cal, Big Mac = 550 cal, Whopper = 660 cal, Five Guys Regular = 700 cal. Homemade 4oz beef burger with bun = 500 cal. Turkey burger with bun = 300–350 cal. The bun, cheese, and condiments each add 80–200 calories — these are your biggest levers for calorie control.

📊 Quick Facts

•🍔 McDonald's Hamburger: 250 cal — lowest fast food burger
•🍔 Big Mac: 550 cal · 25g protein
•🍔 Whopper: 660 cal — skip mayo to save 90 cal
•🍔 Five Guys Regular: 700 cal — largest portion
•✅ Turkey burger + bun: 300–350 cal — best lean swap
•✅ Lettuce wrap: saves 120–150 cal vs regular bun
•💡 Tip: Skip mayo + cheese = save 150–200 cal instantly

Burger Calories: Fast Food Chains Compared

Burger	Calories	Protein	Fat
McDonald's Big Mac	550 cal	25g	30g
McDonald's Hamburger	250 cal	12g	9g
Burger King Whopper	660 cal	28g	40g
Wendy's Dave's Single	590 cal	30g	34g
Five Guys Regular	700 cal	35g	43g
In-N-Out Double-Double	670 cal	37g	41g
Homemade (4oz 80/20)	500 cal	20g	28g

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (15)

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How many calories are in a burger?

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Burger calories vary widely: homemade beef burger (4oz patty + bun) = 450–500 cal, McDonald's Big Mac = 550 cal, Burger King Whopper = 660 cal, Five Guys regular burger = 840 cal, In-N-Out Double-Double = 670 cal. A basic cheeseburger = 350–400 cal.

How many calories in a McDonald's burger?

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McDonald's burger calories: Big Mac = 550 cal, Quarter Pounder with Cheese = 530 cal, McDouble = 400 cal, Hamburger = 250 cal, Cheeseburger = 300 cal, Double Quarter Pounder = 740 cal. The Hamburger at 250 cal is the lowest-calorie burger option at McDonald's.

How many calories in a homemade burger?

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Homemade burger (4oz 80/20 beef patty + brioche bun + cheese + lettuce/tomato): 500–600 cal. Using 93% lean beef saves 80 cal. Lettuce wrap instead of bun saves 120–150 cal. No cheese saves 80–110 cal. A fully loaded homemade burger can range from 350 to 700+ calories.

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📋 Nutrition data based on USDA FoodData Central. Values may vary by brand, preparation method, and serving size. Not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice. Always consult a registered dietitian for personalized nutrition guidance.