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A McDonald's Hamburger contains 251 calories per 1 sandwich (95g), with 12.3g protein, 28.8g carbs and 9.6g fat. Track it precisely with a digital kitchen scale.
McDonald's Hamburger Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per serving (95g) | Per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 251 kcal | 264 kcal |
| Protein | 12.3g | 12.9g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.8g | 30.3g |
| of which Sugars | 5.7g | 6.0g |
| Fat | 9.6g | 10.1g |
| of which Saturates | 3.3g | 3.5g |
| Fibre | 1.2g | 1.3g |
| Sodium | 469mg | 494.0mg |
| Potassium | 182mg | 192.0mg |
| Calcium | 121mg | 127.0mg |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 2.9mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.6mg |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0.0µg |
| Selenium | 25µg | 26.2µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 0.2mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- High in protein (26% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of carbohydrates (11% DV)
- A good source of fat (13% DV)
- A good source of calcium (10% DV)
- A good source of iron (16% DV)
- High in selenium (48% DV) — an excellent source
- A good source of riboflavin (B2) (15% DV)
- High in sodium (21% DV) — worth weighing against your daily intake if you're watching this specifically
- Calories: 13% DV
- Protein: 26% DV
- Carbohydrates: 11% DV
- Fibre: 5% DV
- Fat: 13% DV
- Saturated fat: 18% DV
- Sodium: 21% DV
- Potassium: 4% DV
- Calcium: 10% DV
- Iron: 16% DV
- Vitamin C: 1% DV
- Vitamin A: 0% DV
- Selenium: 48% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 15% DV
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Good to know
Customisations (extra cheese, sauce, no bun) change the numbers meaningfully — the figures here are for the standard menu item as sold.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in a McDonald's Hamburger?
A McDonald's Hamburger contains 251 calories per 1 sandwich.
Is a McDonald's Hamburger unhealthy?
A McDonald's Hamburger has 251 calories and 9.6g of fat per serving — fine occasionally, best in moderation.
Similar items by calorie count
Other fast food items closest to mcdonald's hamburger by calories per 100g:
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Hamburger (this page) | 264 kcal | 12.9g | 30.3g | 10.1g |
| McDonald's Cheeseburger | 263 kcal | 13.0g | 27.8g | 11.8g |
| Domino's 14″ Cheese Pizza, Ultimate Deep Dish Crust | 265 kcal | 10.8g | 33.5g | 9.8g |
| Little Caesars 14″ Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust | 265 kcal | 13.4g | 31.5g | 9.5g |
| Little Caesars 14″ Cheese Pizza, Large Deep Dish Crust | 263 kcal | 12.6g | 30.1g | 10.2g |
| Little Caesars 14″ Pepperoni Pizza, Large Deep Dish Crust | 265 kcal | 12.9g | 29.0g | 10.8g |
| Digiorno Pizza, Pepperoni Topping, Rising Crust, Frozen | 265 kcal | 12.5g | 31.1g | 10.1g |
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Figures from the USDA FoodData Central Branded Foods dataset (CC0 1.0).