Lower observed Direct name match
179kcal
Cheeseburger slider, from fast food
60 g source amount · 298 kcal per 100 g
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Cheeseburger calories and nutrition: patty size, count, and bun
“One cheeseburger” is not a stable serving unit. In the selected FNDDS records, item weight changes with slider size, patty size, patty count, and bun, making the complete description more informative than the name alone.
What this page compares
Named source records, not one universal meal
This panel emphasizes size structure: slider, cafeteria burger, small through large single patties, and double burgers. It includes wheat- and white-bun descriptions where useful. It intentionally avoids treating one restaurant brand as the default for an entire cheeseburger category.
Every number on this page comes from the exact linked record. Values are descriptive observations from the selected records; they are not personalized estimates, recommended portions, or measurements of a meal in front of you.
Observed source examples
Lower, middle, and higher within this selected set
These cards order the selected records by calories in each record's own FNDDS source serving. They do not define the calorie range of every cheeseburger and should not be used as a personalized estimate.
Middle observed Direct name match
480kcal
Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty
165 g source amount · 291 kcal per 100 g
Inspect this exact record Higher observed Direct name match
987kcal
Double cheeseburger, on white bun, 2 large patties
330 g source amount · 299 kcal per 100 g
Inspect this exact recordImportant: “Lower,” “middle,” and “higher” refer only to order within the curated source set above. Different source-serving weights and, where labeled, contextual records mean these cards are examples—not endpoints of a meal estimate.
Full comparison
Compare every selected FNDDS record
Serving values preserve each record's listed amount. Per-100-gram calories provide a shared weight basis. Dashes indicate that a value is not available, not that the nutrient is absent.
| Exact source record | Match | Source amount | Calories | kcal / 100 g | Protein | Fiber | Sodium | USDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeseburger slider, from fast food | Direct name match | 60 gQuantity not specified | 179 kcal | 298 | 9.7 g | 0.5 g | 303 mg | FDC 2706887 ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria | Direct name match | 100 gQuantity not specified | 250 kcal | 250 | 18.7 g | 2.7 g | 313 mg | FDC 2706893 ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small patty | Direct name match | 115 gQuantity not specified | 344 kcal | 299 | 18.9 g | 0.9 g | 587 mg | FDC 2706889 ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 small patty | Direct name match | 135 gQuantity not specified | 394 kcal | 292 | 24.6 g | 2.7 g | 593 mg | FDC 2706896 ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty | Direct name match | 165 gQuantity not specified | 488 kcal | 296 | 29.5 g | 1 g | 723 mg | FDC 2706897 ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty | Direct name match | 165 gQuantity not specified | 480 kcal | 291 | 30.5 g | 3.1 g | 690 mg | FDC 2706902 ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 large patty | Direct name match | 210 gQuantity not specified | 628 kcal | 299 | 39.3 g | 1.1 g | 951 mg | FDC 2706909 ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 2 small patties | Direct name match | 205 gQuantity not specified | 599 kcal | 292 | 40.4 g | 2.9 g | 818 mg | FDC 2706906 ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, on white bun, 2 medium patties | Direct name match | 270 gQuantity not specified | 810 kcal | 300 | 52.9 g | 1.1 g | 1,188 mg | FDC 2706907 ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, on white bun, 2 large patties | Direct name match | 330 gQuantity not specified | 987 kcal | 299 | 66.7 g | 1 g | 1,350 mg | FDC 2706910 ↗ |
Portion analysis
Serving total and calorie density answer different questions
Selected source amounts run from 60 grams for a slider to 330 grams for a large double burger. That weight span dominates the per-item totals. Calories per 100 grams show that density varies less dramatically than whole-item calories, which is why item count without weight is insufficient.
To scale a record, divide the eaten grams by the record's source grams and multiply the listed serving values by that ratio. This assumes the eaten meal has the same composition as the matched record.
Preparation analysis
The dish name leaves ingredients unresolved
Patty size and count are the largest named drivers, followed by cheese, bun, condiments, and extra toppings. The records do not standardize bacon, mayonnaise, special sauce, fried onions, or side dishes. A burger served with fries remains one burger record plus a separate side, not a larger cheeseburger serving.
A precise-looking result is only as specific as the record match and the portion information supporting it.
What changes the comparison
Four drivers worth checking before choosing a record
The visible dish name is a starting point. These details usually explain more of the variation in the selected source records.
- 01
Patty count
Single and double burgers have distinct source records and materially different whole-item weights.
- 02
Patty size
Small, medium, and large are not interchangeable labels within FNDDS.
- 03
Bun and cheese
Bun type and the amount of cheese add variation beyond the patty itself.
- 04
Condiments and extras
Sauces, bacon, and additional toppings may be hidden by a generic cheeseburger name.
Record matching
How to find the closest description
Count patties and classify each as slider, small, medium, or large before considering bun type. Compare the whole burger's weight when available, then add bacon, extra cheese, rich sauces, or other named toppings separately if the source record does not include them. Use restaurant nutrition for an identifiable menu item.
A practical matching checklist
- Count patties and identify the closest size class.
- Use the assembled burger weight if available.
- Match white or wheat bun only after patty structure.
- Add bacon, extra cheese, sauces, fries, and drinks separately.