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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.

254
kcal · 100g
17g
Protein
27g
Carbs
9g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical hamburger serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
216 kcal
14.5g
4 oz (113g)
287 kcal
19.2g
1 cup (~150g)
381 kcal
25.5g
In your day

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.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
13%
per 100g · 6.7g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking48 min
🏃 Running25 min
🚴 Cycling28 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Hamburger vs. similar foods.

How hamburger stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Hamburger
254 kcal / 100g
6.7g
252 kcal / 100g
9.1g
257 kcal / 100g
5.1g
250 kcal / 100g
4.8g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

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 under a second. 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.