How many calories in
hamburger?
Hamburger is around 254 calories per 100g, with 17g of protein, 27g of carbs, and 9g of fat. Calorie-dense; portion size matters more than you think. Restaurant versions can vary by 30-50% depending on prep — these are mid-range estimates.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical hamburger serving translates in your tracker:
What 254 calories means.
Balanced — hamburger sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.
Hamburger vs. similar foods.
How hamburger stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:
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How many calories in hamburger?
Hamburger has approximately 254 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 216 calories.
How much protein is in hamburger?
17g of protein per 100g. That puts hamburger at roughly 6.7g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other prepared foods sources.
How do I log hamburger accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is hamburger good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Hamburger sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.