Quarter pound hamburger calories come to 438 for one burger (171 g) and 256 per 100 g, using USDA fast-food values for a large single-patty burger with condiments. The number to notice is protein: 26.8 g, or 54% of the daily value, while fat still supplies 41% of the calories.
438kcal
1 burger · 171 g, fast food, with condiments
25%protein
27 gProtein
38 gCarbs
19.8 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Fast food, with condiments · per 171 g
Calories
438 kcal
Protein
27 g
Carbohydrate
38 g
Fat
19.8 g
Saturated fat
8.2 g
Cholesterol
68 mg
Sodium
640 mg
Potassium
385 mg
Iron
3 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Quarter pound hamburger: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 burger (171 g)
438
26.8 g
37.9 g
19.8 g
640 mg
22%
100 g
256
15.7 g
22.1 g
11.6 g
374 mg
13%
3 × 1 burger (171 g)
1,313
80.4 g
1,919 mg
5 × 1 burger (171 g)
2,189
134.1 g
3,198 mg
One burger is a 438-calorie meal, two is 876
A single burger weighs 171 g and lands at 438 calories, which is 22% of the daily calorie value used on nutrition labels. That is a full meal's worth of energy before fries or a soda enter the picture. It also brings 26.8 g of protein and 640 mg of sodium, so one burger covers a big slice of the day on several rows at once.
The total climbs fast when you double up. Two burgers (342 g) reach 876 calories, 53.6 g of protein and 1,279 mg of sodium. Three burgers (513 g) hit 1,313 calories and 1,919 mg of sodium, which is the kind of number a big game-day order produces without anyone noticing.
Five burgers (855 g) come to 2,189 calories and 3,198 mg of sodium, well past the 2300 mg daily value. Nobody needs that math for a normal lunch, but it shows the pattern clearly: every extra burger adds the same 438 calories and 640 mg of sodium. If you are counting, the number of burgers is the only lever that matters here.
Fat brings 41% of the calories
The calorie split runs 41% fat, 35% carbs and 25% protein. Fat is the largest single source even though the burger is not especially greasy by weight: 11.6 g per 100 g, or 19.8 g in one burger. Fat simply carries more calories per gram than the bun or the beef protein, so it takes the biggest share.
Carbs come mostly from the bun and the condiments. One burger has 37.9 g of carbs, with 6.3 g of sugars and only 1.9 g of fiber. Per 100 g that is 22.1 g of carbs and 3.7 g of sugars, a modest sugar load for a fast-food sandwich.
Protein is the strong point. At 15.7 g per 100 g and 26.8 g per burger, one sandwich covers 54% of the 50 g daily value. For a fast-food item that is a solid return, and it is the main reason this burger holds up better than many fried menu options of similar calories.
Sodium is the row to watch
One burger carries 640 mg of sodium, 28% of the 2300 mg daily value. That is a higher share than its calorie share of 22%, which means the burger is saltier than its energy content alone would suggest. Per 100 g it works out to 374 mg.
The other rows are less dramatic. Saturated fat sits at 4.8 g per 100 g against a 20 g daily value, and cholesterol at 40 mg per 100 g against 300 mg. Potassium is 225 mg per 100 g, a small piece of the 4700 mg daily value, so the burger does little to balance its own sodium.
If you watch sodium, the burger itself is rarely the whole story. Pickles, ketchup and mustard are already counted in these USDA values, but fries, extra sauces or a second sandwich push the day's total up quickly. Keeping it to one burger and choosing low-salt sides is the simplest fix.
Build the rest of the meal around fiber
With only 1.9 g of fiber against a 28 g daily value, the burger leaves a gap that the rest of the meal has to fill. A side salad, fruit or a vegetable side adds volume and fiber for far fewer calories than fries, and it makes 438 calories feel more like a complete plate.
Drinks matter too. Water or an unsweetened drink keeps the meal close to the burger's own number, while a regular soda adds sugar on top of the 6.3 g already in the bun and condiments. If the burger is your big meal of the day, lighter, vegetable-heavy meals elsewhere keep the totals in a comfortable range.
These are USDA fast-food values for a large single-patty hamburger with condiments, so a specific chain's version can land a little higher or lower. If you want to keep track without weighing anything, BodyPal can log the burger from a photo.
How does quarter pound hamburger compare?
Here is how the quarter pound hamburger stacks up against a regular hamburger, the Quarter Pounder and the quarter pounder with cheese, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the fewest calories per sandwich, the Quarter Pounder at 417 edges out this burger at 438, while the quarter pounder with cheese jumps to 513 and 579 mg of sodium per 100 g. If protein per bite is the goal, the regular hamburger leads with 17.5 g per 100 g, but it also packs more calories at 288 per 100 g.
Quarter pound hamburger FAQs
How many calories are in a quarter pound hamburger?
About 438 calories for one 171 g fast food hamburger with a large single patty and condiments.
Is a quarter pound hamburger good for weight loss?
One burger has 438 calories, with 27 g protein, 20 g fat and 38 g carbs. Per 100 g it is 256 calories.
Quarter pound hamburger vs regular hamburger: which has more calories?
Per 100 g the quarter pound hamburger has 256 calories and a regular hamburger 288. Per sandwich it is 438 calories (171 g) against 418 for a 145 g regular hamburger.
How much protein is in a quarter pound hamburger?
About 27 g of protein per burger, or 15.7 g per 100 g. It also has about 640 mg of sodium.
How much sodium is in a quarter pound hamburger?
One quarter pound hamburger has 640 mg of sodium, 28% of the daily value. Per 100 g it is 374 mg. Two burgers reach 1,279 mg, so doubling up adds up quickly.
How many carbs are in a quarter pound hamburger?
One burger has 37.9 g of carbs, including 6.3 g of sugars and 1.9 g of fiber. Carbs supply 35% of its calories, mostly from the bun and condiments.
How many calories are in two quarter pound hamburgers?
Two quarter pound hamburgers (342 g) come to 876 calories. They also bring 53.6 g of protein and 1,279 mg of sodium, before any fries or drinks.
How much fat is in a quarter pound hamburger?
One burger has 19.8 g of fat, which supplies 41% of its calories. Per 100 g it has 11.6 g of fat, including 4.8 g of saturated fat.
Does a quarter pounder with cheese have more calories?
Yes. The quarter pounder with cheese has 513 calories for a 199 g burger, versus 438 for this 171 g burger. Its sodium is also higher at 579 mg per 100 g versus 374 mg.
