This wiki page organizes 47 exact USDA Survey Foods records labeled “Burgers.” It shows the median and central spread of reported nutrients per 100 grams, explains the portion and preparation language present in the records, and keeps every underlying profile and citation available for inspection.
What is included?
USDA places these records in the “Burgers” survey-food category. Within Feast’s broader navigation, they appear under Sandwiches, burgers & wraps (47 records). The category label is useful for discovery, but it does not mean every record uses the same recipe, brand, cooking method, or portion.
The current collection includes Hamburger, from school cafeteria; Hamburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty; Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 large patty; Double cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 2 medium patties; Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 small patty; Big Mac (McDonalds). Those examples show why the exact wording matters. The complete alphabetical catalog farther down the page preserves all 47 descriptions instead of replacing them with one generic average.
A robust view of the data
The central range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the records on this page. The observed minimum and maximum are included for transparency, but the middle interval is generally more useful for seeing the collection without letting one extreme record dominate.
| Nutrient | Median | Central 80% | Observed span | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caloriesper 100 g | 288 kcal | 240 kcal–299 kcal | 216 kcal–300 kcal | 47 |
| Proteinper 100 g | 17.9 g | 13.7 g–20 g | 10.7 g–20.7 g | 47 |
| Carbohydrateper 100 g | 18.7 g | 11.8 g–24.4 g | 8.8 g–29.2 g | 47 |
| Total fatper 100 g | 15.7 g | 10 g–18.8 g | 7.4 g–19.4 g | 47 |
| Dietary fiberper 100 g | 1 g | 0.5 g–2.1 g | 0.3 g–3 g | 47 |
| Total sugarsper 100 g | 2.9 g | 1.6 g–4.2 g | 1.3 g–4.7 g | 47 |
| Sodiumper 100 g | 409 mg | 333 mg–503 mg | 278 mg–617 mg | 47 |
| Potassiumper 100 g | 229 mg | 196 mg–255 mg | 182 mg–271 mg | 47 |
| Calciumper 100 g | 141 mg | 61 mg–198 mg | 46 mg–237 mg | 47 |
| Ironper 100 g | 2.5 mg | 2.2 mg–2.9 mg | 1 mg–3 mg | 47 |
All rows use the same 100-gram denominator and values from the cited records. The interval is descriptive, not a recommended intake range or statistical confidence interval.
Calories context
Across 47 “Burgers” records, the middle reported calories value is 288 kcal per 100 grams. The central records run from 240 kcal to 299 kcal, while the complete observed span is 216 kcal to 300 kcal.
Hamburger, from school cafeteria is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 large patty is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Protein context
Across 47 “Burgers” records, the middle reported protein value is 17.9 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 13.7 g to 20 g, while the complete observed span is 10.7 g to 20.7 g.
Whopper with cheese (Burger King) is nearest the lower central boundary, and Double cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 2 medium patties is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Carbohydrate context
Across 47 “Burgers” records, the middle reported carbohydrate value is 18.7 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 11.8 g to 24.4 g, while the complete observed span is 8.8 g to 29.2 g.
Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 medium patties is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small patty is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Total fat context
Across 47 “Burgers” records, the middle reported total fat value is 15.7 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 10 g to 18.8 g, while the complete observed span is 7.4 g to 19.4 g.
Hamburger (Burger King) is nearest the lower central boundary, and Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 medium patties is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Dietary fiber context
Across 47 “Burgers” records, the middle reported dietary fiber value is 1 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 0.5 g to 2.1 g, while the complete observed span is 0.3 g to 3 g.
Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 large patty is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 small patty is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Total sugars context
Across 47 “Burgers” records, the middle reported total sugars value is 2.9 g per 100 grams. The central records run from 1.6 g to 4.2 g, while the complete observed span is 1.3 g to 4.7 g.
Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 large patties is nearest the lower central boundary, and Double cheeseburger (McDonalds) is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Sodium context
Across 47 “Burgers” records, the middle reported sodium value is 409 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 333 mg to 503 mg, while the complete observed span is 278 mg to 617 mg.
Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 large patty is nearest the lower central boundary, and Double cheeseburger (Burger King) is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Potassium context
Across 47 “Burgers” records, the middle reported potassium value is 229 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 196 mg to 255 mg, while the complete observed span is 182 mg to 271 mg.
Hamburger slider, from fast food is nearest the lower central boundary, and Double cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 2 medium patties is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Calcium context
Across 47 “Burgers” records, the middle reported calcium value is 141 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 61 mg to 198 mg, while the complete observed span is 46 mg to 237 mg.
Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 large patty is nearest the lower central boundary, and Cheeseburger, on white bun, 1 small patty is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Iron context
Across 47 “Burgers” records, the middle reported iron value is 2.5 mg per 100 grams. The central records run from 2.2 mg to 2.9 mg, while the complete observed span is 1 mg to 3 mg.
Turkey or chicken burger, on wheat bun is nearest the lower central boundary, and Hamburger, on white bun, 1 small patty is nearest the upper central boundary. These are reference positions in this corpus, not labels of overall food quality.
Preparation language in the records
The counts below report words and phrases that appear explicitly in the 47 USDA descriptions. They can help narrow a search to a closer record. They do not prove that the named preparation caused a nutrient difference, because these survey-food records are not controlled experiments.
12 records use this wording, including Cheeseburger slider, from fast food; Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 large patty; Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium patty.
Portion context
47 of 47 records (100%) include at least one named measure in the source data. Together those records provide 49 usable named measures.
Across the pooled named measures, the midpoint gram weight is 165 g. The central 10th-to-90th-percentile interval runs from 100 g to 274 g, while the complete observed span is 50–330 g. This pooled summary mixes different measure types, so it is a navigation aid rather than a suggested portion.
A cup, slice, piece, sandwich, fillet, or fluid ounce can represent a different amount of food. Even two measures with the same label may have different gram weights across records. Open the closest profile and use its listed weight instead of transferring a measure from another record.
USDA’s representative source amount is also not necessarily what a visitor ate. For equal-weight comparison, use the 100-gram table. For meal estimation, match the exact description first, then match the amount, and finally account for additions or preparation details absent from the selected record.
Choosing a closer record
Look for the closest food name, preparation, additions, and context. “Burgers” is the collection label; the individual description is the actual reference.
Use the per-100-gram values when comparing two records. This keeps the denominator fixed and prevents different source-serving weights from masquerading as a food difference.
Open the profile, select a named household measure when one fits, or enter a gram estimate. Treat scaled decimals as arithmetic from the source—not greater certainty about the plate.
Brand, recipe, cooking fat, sauce, toppings, substitutions, and edible portion can move the result. A current package label or weighed recipe may be more specific than a generic survey-food record.
Complete source catalog
Records are alphabetical, not ranked. Every row links to a complete Feast profile with household measures, all reported nutrients, estimate factors, and methodology, plus the exact USDA FoodData Central source where available.
| Exact USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fiber | Sodium | Source amount | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Mac (McDonalds)FDC 2706916 | 261 kcalper 100 g | 11.9 gper 100 g | 1.4 gper 100 g | 485 mgper 100 g | 205 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger (Burger King)FDC 2706890 | 265 kcalper 100 g | 14 gper 100 g | 1 gper 100 g | 527 mgper 100 g | 110 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger slider, from fast foodFDC 2706887 | 298 kcalper 100 g | 16.2 gper 100 g | 0.9 gper 100 g | 505 mgper 100 g | 60 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 large pattyFDC 2706909 | 299 kcalper 100 g | 18.7 gper 100 g | 0.5 gper 100 g | 453 mgper 100 g | 210 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 medium pattyFDC 2706897 | 296 kcalper 100 g | 17.9 gper 100 g | 0.6 gper 100 g | 438 mgper 100 g | 165 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, from fast food, 1 small pattyFDC 2706889 | 299 kcalper 100 g | 16.4 gper 100 g | 0.8 gper 100 g | 510 mgper 100 g | 115 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, from school cafeteriaFDC 2706893 | 250 kcalper 100 g | 18.7 gper 100 g | 2.7 gper 100 g | 313 mgper 100 g | 100 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 large pattyFDC 2706904 | 295 kcalper 100 g | 19.2 gper 100 g | 1.6 gper 100 g | 437 mgper 100 g | 210 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium pattyFDC 2706902 | 291 kcalper 100 g | 18.5 gper 100 g | 1.9 gper 100 g | 418 mgper 100 g | 165 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 1 small pattyFDC 2706896 | 292 kcalper 100 g | 18.2 gper 100 g | 2 gper 100 g | 439 mgper 100 g | 135 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, on white bun, 1 large pattyFDC 2706903 | 299 kcalper 100 g | 18.7 gper 100 g | 0.5 gper 100 g | 453 mgper 100 g | 210 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, on white bun, 1 medium pattyFDC 2706901 | 296 kcalper 100 g | 17.9 gper 100 g | 0.6 gper 100 g | 438 mgper 100 g | 165 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Cheeseburger, on white bun, 1 small pattyFDC 2706895 | 298 kcalper 100 g | 17.6 gper 100 g | 0.7 gper 100 g | 459 mgper 100 g | 135 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger (Burger King)FDC 2706913 | 278 kcalper 100 g | 16.3 gper 100 g | 0.7 gper 100 g | 502 mgper 100 g | 140 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger (McDonalds)FDC 2706914 | 282 kcalper 100 g | 16.2 gper 100 g | 0.9 gper 100 g | 617 mgper 100 g | 165 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 large pattiesFDC 2706918 | 299 kcalper 100 g | 20.2 gper 100 g | 0.3 gper 100 g | 409 mgper 100 g | 330 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 medium pattiesFDC 2706917 | 300 kcalper 100 g | 19.6 gper 100 g | 0.4 gper 100 g | 440 mgper 100 g | 270 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, from fast food, 2 small pattiesFDC 2706912 | 297 kcalper 100 g | 18.1 gper 100 g | 0.6 gper 100 g | 447 mgper 100 g | 155 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 2 large pattiesFDC 2706911 | 296 kcalper 100 g | 20.5 gper 100 g | 1 gper 100 g | 399 mgper 100 g | 330 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 2 medium pattiesFDC 2706908 | 297 kcalper 100 g | 20 gper 100 g | 1.2 gper 100 g | 428 mgper 100 g | 270 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, on wheat bun, 2 small pattiesFDC 2706906 | 292 kcalper 100 g | 19.7 gper 100 g | 1.4 gper 100 g | 399 mgper 100 g | 205 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, on white bun, 2 large pattiesFDC 2706910 | 299 kcalper 100 g | 20.2 gper 100 g | 0.3 gper 100 g | 409 mgper 100 g | 330 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, on white bun, 2 medium pattiesFDC 2706907 | 300 kcalper 100 g | 19.6 gper 100 g | 0.4 gper 100 g | 440 mgper 100 g | 270 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double cheeseburger, on white bun, 2 small pattiesFDC 2706905 | 296 kcalper 100 g | 19.3 gper 100 g | 0.5 gper 100 g | 412 mgper 100 g | 205 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double hamburger, on wheat bun, 2 small pattiesFDC 2706937 | 285 kcalper 100 g | 19.6 gper 100 g | 1.5 gper 100 g | 328 mgper 100 g | 180 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Double hamburger, on white bun, 2 small pattiesFDC 2706936 | 289 kcalper 100 g | 19.2 gper 100 g | 0.5 gper 100 g | 344 mgper 100 g | 180 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger (Burger King)FDC 2706922 | 254 kcalper 100 g | 13.6 gper 100 g | 1.1 gper 100 g | 400 mgper 100 g | 100 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger slider, from fast foodFDC 2706919 | 285 kcalper 100 g | 15.3 gper 100 g | 1 gper 100 g | 400 mgper 100 g | 50 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger wrap sandwich, from fast foodFDC 2706963 | 299 kcalper 100 g | 16.9 gper 100 g | 1.4 gper 100 g | 440 mgper 100 g | 158 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 large pattyFDC 2706930 | 289 kcalper 100 g | 18.4 gper 100 g | 0.6 gper 100 g | 351 mgper 100 g | 175 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 medium pattyFDC 2706929 | 288 kcalper 100 g | 17.5 gper 100 g | 0.7 gper 100 g | 355 mgper 100 g | 145 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger, from fast food, 1 small pattyFDC 2706921 | 285 kcalper 100 g | 15.5 gper 100 g | 1 gper 100 g | 396 mgper 100 g | 90 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger, from school cafeteriaFDC 2706925 | 243 kcalper 100 g | 17.8 gper 100 g | 3 gper 100 g | 278 mgper 100 g | 90 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 large pattyFDC 2706935 | 283 kcalper 100 g | 19 gper 100 g | 1.8 gper 100 g | 333 mgper 100 g | 175 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 medium pattyFDC 2706933 | 281 kcalper 100 g | 18.2 gper 100 g | 2.2 gper 100 g | 333 mgper 100 g | 145 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger, on wheat bun, 1 small pattyFDC 2706928 | 280 kcalper 100 g | 17.8 gper 100 g | 2.4 gper 100 g | 337 mgper 100 g | 115 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger, on white bun, 1 large pattyFDC 2706934 | 289 kcalper 100 g | 18.4 gper 100 g | 0.6 gper 100 g | 351 mgper 100 g | 175 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger, on white bun, 1 medium pattyFDC 2706932 | 288 kcalper 100 g | 17.5 gper 100 g | 0.7 gper 100 g | 355 mgper 100 g | 145 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Hamburger, on white bun, 1 small pattyFDC 2706927 | 287 kcalper 100 g | 17.1 gper 100 g | 0.8 gper 100 g | 361 mgper 100 g | 115 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Quarter Pounder (McDonalds)FDC 2706898 | 256 kcalper 100 g | 15.7 gper 100 g | 1.1 gper 100 g | 374 mgper 100 g | 170 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Quarter Pounder with cheese (McDonalds)FDC 2706900 | 269 kcalper 100 g | 15.2 gper 100 g | 1.2 gper 100 g | 591 mgper 100 g | 200 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Turkey or chicken burger, on wheat bunFDC 2707019 | 227 kcalper 100 g | 20.7 gper 100 g | 2.2 gper 100 g | 334 mgper 100 g | 145 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Turkey or chicken burger, on white bunFDC 2707018 | 234 kcalper 100 g | 20 gper 100 g | 0.7 gper 100 g | 356 mgper 100 g | 145 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Whopper (Burger King)FDC 2706931 | 226 kcalper 100 g | 11.3 gper 100 g | 1.5 gper 100 g | 342 mgper 100 g | 270 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Whopper Jr (Burger King)FDC 2706923 | 216 kcalper 100 g | 10.7 gper 100 g | 1 gper 100 g | 315 mgper 100 g | 135 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Whopper Jr with cheese (Burger King)FDC 2706891 | 235 kcalper 100 g | 12 gper 100 g | 0.9 gper 100 g | 407 mgper 100 g | 155 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
| Whopper with cheese (Burger King)FDC 2706899 | 268 kcalper 100 g | 13.7 gper 100 g | 1.1 gper 100 g | 473 mgper 100 g | 290 gUSDA reference amount | Full profileUSDA source ↗ |
Boundaries and provenance
This page summarizes USDA FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS) records from 2021–2023, published 2024-10-31. FNDDS supplies standardized reference descriptions used to represent foods reported in dietary surveys. Each value on this page remains tied to one exact FDC record; the complete catalog provides direct links so the source can be checked rather than taken on trust.
The records are not laboratory measurements of every possible “Burgers” preparation. Restaurant recipes change, packaged products are reformulated, homemade ingredient ratios vary, and cooking can change water weight. A photo also cannot reliably reveal every hidden ingredient or gram weight. The robust range describes variation among the records selected for this topic, not uncertainty around a single meal.
The median is not a default calorie count. The 10th and 90th percentiles are not lower and upper recommendations. The minimum and maximum are not promises that every real version falls inside the observed span. These statistics are tools for navigating a source collection while keeping the denominator, record name, and normal recipe variation visible.
Nutrient values do not establish whether a food is appropriate for a particular person or condition. This wiki does not diagnose deficiencies, prescribe targets, or replace advice from a qualified professional. If accuracy matters for an allergy, medical diet, or clinician-directed limit, use verified ingredient information and the guidance relevant to that situation.
A record can report more protein and also differ in sodium, fiber, energy, fat, portion weight, or ingredients. Choosing one metric as a universal score would hide those tradeoffs and imply a value judgment the data cannot support. The alphabetical catalog and side-by-side statistics are intentionally descriptive.
For the full import, filtering, portion-scaling, Daily Value, and uncertainty rules, read Feast’s nutrition-page methodology. For an exact item, use its profile and FoodData Central link rather than citing this collection-level summary alone.
Common questions
No. It is the middle value among these 47 source records on a 100-gram basis. Your recipe, brand, preparation, and portion may align more closely with one specific record or may fall outside this collection.
Source servings can have different gram weights and measure labels. Holding weight at 100 grams makes concentration comparable. After choosing a record, its household measures are more useful for estimating the amount actually eaten.
No. The position only describes that nutrient within this source collection. It does not evaluate the whole food, determine an appropriate portion, or account for an individual’s needs.
Start with the record whose exact wording most closely matches the food. Use a listed measure or gram estimate, then add missing recipe or preparation context. Keep the result as an estimate unless you have a current label or weighed recipe.