Energy
lower quarter250 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, from school cafeteria calories: 250 per 1 cheeseburger (100 g)
This exact USDA record reports 250 calories for 1 cheeseburger (100 g). That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
1 cheeseburger · 100 g
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Protein
- 18.7 g
- Carbohydrate
- 23.4 g
- Total fat
- 8.6 g
- Fiber
- 2.7 g
- Sodium
- 313 mg
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Estimated for 1 cheeseburger · 100 g
250calories
Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria
- Protein
- 18.7 g
- Carbs
- 23.4 g
- Fat
- 8.6 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 250 calories for 1 cheeseburger at 100 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 250 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 18.7 g protein, 2.7 g fiber, and 313 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches, representing 51% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 3 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 2706893: “Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria.” 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 2706893, 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 | 75 g | 188 kcal | 14 g | 2 g | 235 mg |
| 1 cheeseburgerUSDA-listed household measure | 100 g | 250 kcal | 18.7 g | 2.7 g | 313 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 125 g | 313 kcal | 23.4 g | 3.4 g | 391 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Burgers
The comparison set contains 47 exact records in the Burgers USDA category. Here, “lower quarter” describes FDC 2706893’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
middle half18.7 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
upper quarter2.7 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.6–1.4 g
Based on 47 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
lower quarter313 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 2706893’s 100 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
Iron3 mg
≈ 15% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Calcium162 mg
≈ 12% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat3.4 g
≈ 17% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium313 mg
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706925 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 100 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 75–125 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 188 kcal and 313 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706925
At an equal 100 g, this record has 1.3 g more total fat than “Hamburger, from school cafeteria.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches
The source formulation has 3 input rows; Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches supplies 51% 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 school cafeteria” fits. Inspect FDC 2706925 when “from school cafeteria” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria
- Exact source wording
- “Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706893 · FNDDS 27510190
- Named qualifiers
- from school cafeteria
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Hamburger, from school cafeteria
- Exact source wording
- “Hamburger, from school cafeteria”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706925 · FNDDS 27510565
- Named qualifiers
- from school cafeteria
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 school cafeteria”. 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 school cafeteria | 100 g250 kcal | 250 kcal | 18.7 g | 8.6 g | 2.7 g | 313 mg |
| Hamburger, from school cafeteria | 90 g219 kcal | 243 kcal | 17.8 g | 7.4 g | 3 g | 278 mg |
| Cheeseburger (Burger King) | 110 g292 kcal | 265 kcal | 14 g | 12.3 g | 1 g | 527 mg |
| Double cheeseburger (McDonalds) | 165 g465 kcal | 282 kcal | 16.2 g | 16.2 g | 0.9 g | 617 mg |
| Double cheeseburger (Burger King) | 140 g389 kcal | 278 kcal | 16.3 g | 15.7 g | 0.7 g | 502 mg |
| Cheeseburger slider, from fast food | 60 g179 kcal | 298 kcal | 16.2 g | 14.3 g | 0.9 g | 505 mg |
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium patty | 165 g480 kcal | 291 kcal | 18.5 g | 16.2 g | 1.9 g | 418 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706893: its source amount is 100 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 2706893, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cheeseburger
250 kcal
100 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706893, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
3.4 g≈ 17% Daily ValueIron
2.7 mg≈ 15% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706893’s 100 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706893 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 18.7 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 2706893 at 100 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 313 mg sodium, about 14% 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 100 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal 250 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 18.7 g 18.7 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 23.4 g 23.4 g | 9% 9% |
| Total fat | 8.6 g 8.6 g | 11% 11% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.7 g 2.7 g | 10% 10% |
| Sugars | 2.7 g 2.7 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 313 mg 313 mg | 14% 14% |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g 3.4 g | 17% 17% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.8 g 2.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g 1.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 42 mg 42 mg | 14% 14% |
| Potassium | 233 mg 233 mg | 5% 5% |
| Calcium | 162 mg 162 mg | 12% 12% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg 2.7 mg | 15% 15% |
| Magnesium | 40 mg 40 mg | 10% 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1 mg 0.1 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 15 µg 15 µg | 2% 2% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 47.2 g 47.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706893, approximate percentages divide the displayed 100 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 2706893 to 3 source inputs totaling 102 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
3 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches, Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, patty, cooked, broiled, Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
102 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, patty, cooked, broiledUSDA ingredient 23563 · encyclopedia page available | 40 GM | 40 g | 39.2% |
| 2 | Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwichesUSDA ingredient 99995135 · encyclopedia page available | 52 GM | 52 g | 51% |
| 3 | Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)USDA ingredient 1260 · encyclopedia page available | 10 GM | 10 g | 9.8% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706893, 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 school cafeteria
- USDA category
- Burgers
- FDC ID
- 2706893
- FNDDS code
- 27510190
Closest inspectable record
Hamburger, from school cafeteria
- USDA category
- Burgers
- FDC ID
- 2706925
- FNDDS code
- 27510565
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 243 kcal | +7 kcal |
| Protein | 18.7 g | 17.8 g | +0.9 g |
| Carbohydrate | 23.4 g | 25.7 g | −2.3 g |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 7.4 g | +1.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.7 g | 3 g | −0.3 g |
| Sodium | 313 mg | 278 mg | +35 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 1.3 g more total fat than “Hamburger, from school cafeteria.”
Only this record lists Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
1 of the six displayed differences clears 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: Beef, ground, 90% lean meat / 10% fat, patty, cooked, broiled; Wheat bun as ingredient in sandwiches.
Listed only in this record: Cheese, cheddar, reduced fat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program).
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 100 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cheeseburger (100 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 90 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 hamburger (90 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706893 with FDC 2706925 at equal mass; use their 100 g and 90 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706893 versus FDC 2706925 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 1 guide place “Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2706893 into a universal recipe.
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 item size, bread or wrapper size, fillings, sauces and cheese.
For “Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria,” resolve item size first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
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.
- 04
sauces and cheese
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 2706893 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 250 kcal per 100 g becomes 250 kcal at 100 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: 2706893
FNDDS food code: 27510190
The scaling for FDC 2706893 can be exact while the match to “Cheeseburger, from school cafeteria” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 100 g weight, 3-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.