Energy
middle half296 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 288 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 269–297 kcal
Based on 47 records reporting energy.
Sandwiches, burgers & wrapshigher variability
Cheeseburger, fast food, 1 medium patty calories: 488 per 1 cheeseburger (165 g)
This exact USDA record reports 488 calories for 1 cheeseburger (165 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Exact USDA description: Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty
Quick facts
1 cheeseburger · 165 g
- Calories
- 488 kcal
- Protein
- 29.5 g
- Carbohydrate
- 30.9 g
- Total fat
- 26.7 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Sodium
- 723 mg
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Estimated for 1 cheeseburger · 165 g
488calories
Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty
- Protein
- 29.5 g
- Carbs
- 30.9 g
- Fat
- 26.7 g
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Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 488 calories for 1 cheeseburger at 165 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 296 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 29.5 g protein, 1 g fiber, and 723 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled, representing 51.1% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 4 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The source calls its underlying survey portion “Quantity not specified,” but it separately lists 1 cheeseburger at the identical weight. We use the familiar household label here without changing the source calculation.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706897: “Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706897, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “75% of the reference weight” through “125% of the reference weight” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 123.8 g | 366 kcal | 22.2 g | 0.7 g | 542 mg |
| 1 cheeseburgerUSDA-listed household measure | 165 g | 488 kcal | 29.5 g | 1 g | 723 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 206.3 g | 611 kcal | 36.9 g | 1.2 g | 903 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Burgers
The comparison set contains 47 exact records in the Burgers USDA category. Here, “middle half” describes FDC 2706897’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half17.9 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 17.9 g
- Middle 50%
- 16.2–19.2 g
Based on 47 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
middle half0.6 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.6–1.4 g
Based on 47 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half438 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 409 mg
- Middle 50%
- 353–444 mg
Based on 47 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706897’s 165 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Saturated fat. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Iron4 mg
≈ 23% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Calcium282 mg
≈ 22% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat11.3 g
≈ 57% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium723 mg
≈ 31% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706889 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 165 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 123.8–206.3 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 366 kcal and 611 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706889
At an equal 100 g, this record has 5.3 g less carbohydrate than “Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small patty.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled supplies 51.1% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “from fast food; 1 medium patty” fits. Inspect FDC 2706889 when “from fast food; 1 small patty” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty
- Exact source wording
- “Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706897 · FNDDS 27510215
- Named qualifiers
- from fast food · 1 medium patty
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small patty
- Exact source wording
- “Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small patty”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706889 · FNDDS 27510160
- Named qualifiers
- from fast food · 1 small patty
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “from fast food” and “1 medium patty”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordCheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty | 165 g488 kcal | 296 kcal | 17.9 g | 16.2 g | 0.6 g | 438 mg |
| Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small patty | 115 g344 kcal | 299 kcal | 16.4 g | 14.8 g | 0.8 g | 510 mg |
| Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 large patty | 210 g628 kcal | 299 kcal | 18.7 g | 17.6 g | 0.5 g | 453 mg |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty | 145 g418 kcal | 288 kcal | 17.5 g | 14.4 g | 0.7 g | 355 mg |
| Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 medium patties | 270 g810 kcal | 300 kcal | 19.6 g | 18.8 g | 0.4 g | 440 mg |
| Cheeseburger slider, from fast food | 60 g179 kcal | 298 kcal | 16.2 g | 14.3 g | 0.9 g | 505 mg |
| Cheeseburger, on white bun, 1 medium patty | 165 g488 kcal | 296 kcal | 17.9 g | 16.2 g | 0.6 g | 438 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706897: its source amount is 165 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706897, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cheeseburger
488 kcal
165 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706897, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
11.3 g≈ 57% Daily ValueTotal fat
26.7 g≈ 34% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706897’s 165 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706897 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 29.5 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706897 at 165 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 723 mg sodium, about 31% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 165 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 488 kcal 296 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 29.5 g 17.9 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 30.9 g 18.7 g | 11% 7% |
| Total fat | 26.7 g 16.2 g | 34% 21% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g 0.6 g | 4% 2% |
| Sugars | 4.9 g 3 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 722.7 mg 438 mg | 31% 19% |
| Saturated fat | 11.3 g 6.9 g | 57% 34% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.7 g 5.9 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g 1.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 89.1 mg 54 mg | 30% 18% |
| Potassium | 361.4 mg 219 mg | 8% 5% |
| Calcium | 282.2 mg 171 mg | 22% 13% |
| Iron | 4.2 mg 2.5 mg | 23% 14% |
| Magnesium | 36.3 mg 22 mg | 9% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8 mg 0.5 mg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin D | 1 µg 0.6 µg | 5% 3% |
| Vitamin A | 56.1 µg 34 µg | 6% 4% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 74.4 g 45.1 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706897, approximate percentages divide the displayed 165 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706897 to 4 source inputs totaling 166.4 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
4 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled, Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plain, Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
166.4 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plainUSDA ingredient 18350 · encyclopedia page available | 60 GM | 60 g | 36.1% |
| 2 | Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiledUSDA ingredient 13317 · encyclopedia page available | 85 GM | 85 g | 51.1% |
| 3 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.4 GM | 0.4 g | 0.2% |
| 4 | Cheese as ingredient in sandwichesUSDA ingredient 99991400 · encyclopedia page available | 21 GM | 21 g | 12.6% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706897, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Burgers” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty
- USDA category
- Burgers
- FDC ID
- 2706897
- FNDDS code
- 27510215
Closest inspectable record
Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small patty
- USDA category
- Burgers
- FDC ID
- 2706889
- FNDDS code
- 27510160
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 296 kcal | 299 kcal | −3 kcal |
| Protein | 17.9 g | 16.4 g | +1.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 24 g | −5.3 g |
| Total fat | 16.2 g | 14.8 g | +1.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.8 g | −0.2 g |
| Sodium | 438 mg | 510 mg | −72 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 5.3 g less carbohydrate and 72 mg less sodium than “Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small patty.”
2 of the six displayed differences clear the documented materiality screen. It is a reading aid, not a health rating.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plain; Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled; Salt, table; Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches.
The ingredient codes overlap, while at least one listed amount, weight, sequence, or formulation detail differs.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 165 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cheeseburger (165 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 115 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cheeseburger (115 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706897 with FDC 2706889 at equal mass; use their 165 g and 115 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706897 versus FDC 2706889 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full burgers source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 2 guides place “Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2706897 into a universal recipe.
Specific variation Cheeseburger from fast food 1 Cheeseburger from fast food 1: compare 3 exact USDA records by source calories, 100-gram values, portions, and citations. Meal family guide Cheeseburger Compare USDA cheeseburger records from sliders and single patties to double burgers, with exact serving weight, bun type, calorie density, and nutrients.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with restaurant formulation and serving size, item size, bread or wrapper size, fillings.
For “Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty,” resolve restaurant formulation and serving size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
restaurant formulation and serving size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 02
item size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 03
bread or wrapper size
Resolve bread or wrapper size only when the meal or its source gives you evidence. If it is unknown, leave the uncertainty visible instead of choosing the most convenient variant.
- 04
fillings
Check whether the exact source description already includes it. If not, keep the addition separate rather than silently folding it into the base record.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706897 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 296 kcal per 100 g becomes 488 kcal at 165 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” The separately listed 1 cheeseburger has the same gram weight, so the familiar label can be shown without changing the calculation.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706897
FNDDS food code: 27510215
The scaling for FDC 2706897 can be exact while the match to “Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 165 g weight, 4-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.