Energy
lower quarter268 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 288 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 269–297 kcal
Based on 47 records reporting energy.
Sandwiches, burgers & wrapshigher variability
Whopper with cheese (Burger King) calories: 777 per 1 cheeseburger (290 g)
This exact USDA record reports 777 calories for 1 cheeseburger (290 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 · 290 g
- Calories
- 777 kcal
- Protein
- 39.7 g
- Carbohydrate
- 51.3 g
- Total fat
- 45.8 g
- Fiber
- 3.2 g
- Sodium
- 1,372 mg
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Estimated for 1 cheeseburger · 290 g
777calories
Whopper with cheese (Burger King)
- Protein
- 39.7 g
- Carbs
- 51.3 g
- Fat
- 45.8 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 777 calories for 1 cheeseburger at 290 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 268 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 39.7 g protein, 3.2 g fiber, and 1,372 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise, representing 100% of the record’s listed input weight. 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 2706899: “Whopper with cheese (Burger King).” 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 2706899, 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 | 217.5 g | 583 kcal | 29.8 g | 2.4 g | 1,029 mg |
| 1 cheeseburgerUSDA-listed household measure | 290 g | 777 kcal | 39.7 g | 3.2 g | 1,372 mg |
| 125% of the reference weightArithmetic scenario from the reference weight | 362.5 g | 972 kcal | 49.7 g | 4 g | 1,715 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 2706899’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter13.7 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
middle half1.1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 1 g
- Middle 50%
- 0.6–1.4 g
Based on 47 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
upper quarter473 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 2706899’s 290 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
Iron7 mg
≈ 37% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Calcium212 mg
≈ 16% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Saturated fat16.7 g
≈ 83% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Sodium1,372 mg
≈ 60% DV. This crosses the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Whopper with cheese (Burger King),” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706891 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Portion sensitivity around 290 g
A 25% weight move in either direction spans 217.5–362.5 g. When composition is held constant, those endpoints calculate to 583 kcal and 972 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706891
At an equal 100 g, this record has 3.7 g more total fat than “Whopper Jr with cheese (Burger King).” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Single listed source: Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise
USDA derives this record from one listed source-input row at 100 g. Real preparations can still differ in water, cooking state, brand, and served weight.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when the exact wording “Whopper with cheese (Burger King)” fits. Inspect FDC 2706891 when the exact wording “Whopper Jr with cheese (Burger King)” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Whopper with cheese (Burger King)
- Exact source wording
- “Whopper with cheese (Burger King)”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706899 · FNDDS 27510231
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Whopper Jr with cheese (Burger King)
- Exact source wording
- “Whopper Jr with cheese (Burger King)”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706891 · FNDDS 27510171
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plain · Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled · Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Begin with the exact USDA description, then compare preparation, additions, and gram weight. A nearby record is useful only when its identity is closer—not simply because its name sounds familiar.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordWhopper with cheese (Burger King) | 290 g777 kcal | 268 kcal | 13.7 g | 15.8 g | 1.1 g | 473 mg |
| Whopper Jr with cheese (Burger King) | 155 g364 kcal | 235 kcal | 12 g | 12.1 g | 0.9 g | 407 mg |
| Whopper (Burger King) | 270 g610 kcal | 226 kcal | 11.3 g | 12.4 g | 1.5 g | 342 mg |
| Whopper Jr (Burger King) | 135 g292 kcal | 216 kcal | 10.7 g | 9.6 g | 1 g | 315 mg |
| Cheeseburger (Burger King) | 110 g292 kcal | 265 kcal | 14 g | 12.3 g | 1 g | 527 mg |
| Hamburger (Burger King) | 100 g254 kcal | 254 kcal | 13.6 g | 10.2 g | 1.1 g | 400 mg |
| Double cheeseburger (Burger King) | 140 g389 kcal | 278 kcal | 16.3 g | 15.7 g | 0.7 g | 502 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706899: its source amount is 290 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 2706899, the 1 displayed measure scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 cheeseburger
777 kcal
290 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706899, Saturated fat is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Saturated fat
16.7 g≈ 83% Daily ValueSodium
1,371.7 mg≈ 60% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706899’s 290 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706899 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 39.7 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 2 calculated observations describe FDC 2706899 at 290 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion supplies 3.2 g dietary fiber, about 11% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
- The representative USDA portion contains 1372 mg sodium, about 60% 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 290 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 777 kcal 268 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 39.7 g 13.7 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 51.3 g 17.7 g | 19% 6% |
| Total fat | 45.8 g 15.8 g | 59% 20% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.2 g 1.1 g | 11% 4% |
| Sugars | 13.1 g 4.5 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 1,371.7 mg 473 mg | 60% 21% |
| Saturated fat | 16.7 g 5.8 g | 83% 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15.5 g 5.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g 2.4 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 147.9 mg 51 mg | 49% 17% |
| Potassium | 603.2 mg 208 mg | 13% 4% |
| Calcium | 211.7 mg 73 mg | 16% 6% |
| Iron | 6.7 mg 2.3 mg | 37% 13% |
| Magnesium | 52.2 mg 18 mg | 12% 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.2 mg 1.1 mg | 4% 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 µg 0.1 µg | 1% 1% |
| Vitamin A | 145 µg 50 µg | 16% 6% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 147.6 g 50.9 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706899, approximate percentages divide the displayed 290 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 2706899 to one source input totaling 100 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Whopper with cheese (Burger King)” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
A single-source formulation
Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise is the only listed source input for this record. That does not mean every real-world version is identical; brands, preparation, water content, and portion weight can still differ.
100 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaiseUSDA ingredient 21397 | 100 GM | 100 g | 100% |
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706899, 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
Whopper with cheese (Burger King)
- USDA category
- Burgers
- FDC ID
- 2706899
- FNDDS code
- 27510231
Closest inspectable record
Whopper Jr with cheese (Burger King)
- USDA category
- Burgers
- FDC ID
- 2706891
- FNDDS code
- 27510171
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 268 kcal | 235 kcal | +33 kcal |
| Protein | 13.7 g | 12 g | +1.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 17.7 g | 19 g | −1.3 g |
| Total fat | 15.8 g | 12.1 g | +3.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 0.9 g | +0.2 g |
| Sodium | 473 mg | 407 mg | +66 mg |
Plain-English read
At the fixed 100-gram basis, this record lists 33 more calories, 1.7 g more protein, and 3.7 g more total fat than “Whopper Jr with cheese (Burger King).”
Only this record lists Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise. Only the comparison record lists Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plain; Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled; Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches; Sauce as ingredient in hamburgers. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
4 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.
Listed only in this record: Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments, vegetables and mayonnaise.
Listed only in the comparison: Rolls, hamburger or hotdog, plain; Beef, ground, patties, frozen, cooked, broiled; Cheese as ingredient in sandwiches; Sauce as ingredient in hamburgers; and 3 more.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 290 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cheeseburger (290 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 155 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cheeseburger (155 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706899 with FDC 2706891 at equal mass; use their 290 g and 155 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706899 versus FDC 2706891 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 →
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 “Whopper with cheese (Burger King),” 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 2706899 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 268 kcal per 100 g becomes 777 kcal at 290 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: 2706899
FNDDS food code: 27510231
The scaling for FDC 2706899 can be exact while the match to “Whopper with cheese (Burger King)” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 290 g weight, 1-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.