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Fast food nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Fast food

Fast food
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
66 (medium)
Glycemic load 15 (medium)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 297 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 30 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 sandwich (78 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 7.4 (acidic)
TOP 20% Iron ⓘHigher in Iron content than 80% of foods
TOP 20% Vitamin B2 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B2 content than 80% of foods
TOP 25% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 75% of foods
TOP 26% Vitamin B1 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B1 content than 74% of foods
TOP 26% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 74% of foods

Fast food calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 297
Calories in 1 sandwich 232 78 g

Fast food Glycemic index (GI)

66

Fast food Glycemic load (GL)

15

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 115% 19% 57% 17% 43% 69% 40% 47% 111%
Calcium: 186mg of 1,000mg 19%
Iron: 9.2mg of 8mg 115%
Magnesium: 81mg of 420mg 19%
Phosphorus: 402mg of 700mg 57%
Potassium: 591mg of 3,400mg 17%
Sodium: 993mg of 2,300mg 43%
Zinc: 7.6mg of 11mg 69%
Copper: 0.36mg of 1mg 40%
Manganese: 1.1mg of 2mg 47%
Selenium: 61µg of 55µg 111%

Mineral chart - relative view

3.1 mg
TOP 20%
62 mg
TOP 30%
331 mg
TOP 32%
2.5 mg
TOP 34%
27 mg
TOP 37%
0.36 mg
TOP 42%
0.12 mg
TOP 44%
20 µg
TOP 46%
134 mg
TOP 56%
197 mg
TOP 60%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 3.1% 7.6% 3% 0% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 60% 111% 19% 12%
Vitamin A: 153IU of 5,000IU 3.1%
Vitamin E: 1.1mg of 15mg 7.6%
Vitamin D: 0.3µg of 10µg 3%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.95mg of 1mg 79%
Vitamin B2: 1.1mg of 1mg 84%
Vitamin B3: 17mg of 16mg 105%
Vitamin B5: 1.6mg of 5mg 32%
Vitamin B6: 0.64mg of 1mg 49%
Folate: 240µg of 400µg 60%
Vitamin B12: 2.7µg of 2µg 111%
Choline: 103mg of 550mg 19%
Vitamin K: 15µg of 120µg 12%

Vitamin chart - relative view

0.36 mg
TOP 20%
0.32 mg
TOP 26%
80 µg
TOP 27%
5.6 mg
TOP 28%
0.89 µg
TOP 42%
0.21 mg
TOP 47%
51 IU
TOP 49%
4.9 µg
TOP 56%
0.53 mg
TOP 57%
Vitamin D
0.1 µg
TOP 60%
0.38 mg
TOP 63%
34 mg
TOP 69%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

17% 13% 31% 38% 2%
Protein:
Daily Value: 33%
16.5 g of 50 g
16.5 g (33% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 18%
12 g of 65 g
12 g (18% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 11%
31.5 g of 300 g
31.5 g (11% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 2%
38.5 g of 2,000 g
38.5 g (2% of DV )
Other:
1.5 g
1.5 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 154% 131% 138% 124% 112% 87% 115% 120% 172%
Tryptophan: 432mg of 280mg 154%
Threonine: 1380mg of 1,050mg 131%
Isoleucine: 1926mg of 1,400mg 138%
Leucine: 3390mg of 2,730mg 124%
Lysine: 2355mg of 2,100mg 112%
Methionine: 918mg of 1,050mg 87%
Phenylalanine: 2010mg of 1,750mg 115%
Valine: 2184mg of 1,820mg 120%
Histidine: 1206mg of 700mg 172%

Fat type information

41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.7 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.1 g
Fructose: 2.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Fast food

15% 5% 79%
Sugar: 4.9 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Other: 25 g

All nutrients for Fast food per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 297kcal 15% 30% 6.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 17g 39% 32% 5.9 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 12g 18% 29% 2.8 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 30g N/A 25% 1.8 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 32g 11% 26% 1.1 times more than RiceRice
Cholesterol 33mg 11% 40% 11.3 times less than EggEgg
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1% 60% 22 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 27mg 6% 37% 5.2 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 62mg 6% 30% 2 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 197mg 6% 60% 1.3 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 3.1mg 38% 20% 1.2 times more than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 4.9g N/A 48% 1.8 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 1.7g 7% 40% 1.4 times less than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.12mg 13% 44% 1.2 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 2.5mg 23% 34% 2.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Starch 23g 9% 91% 1.5 times more than PotatoPotato
Phosphorus 134mg 19% 56% 1.4 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 331mg 14% 32% 1.5 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 9µg 1% 52%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3% 63% 3.8 times less than KiwiKiwi
Manganese 0.36mg 16% 42%
Selenium 20µg 37% 46%
Vitamin B1 0.32mg 26% 26% 1.2 times more than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.36mg 28% 20% 2.8 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 5.6mg 35% 28% 1.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 11% 57% 2.1 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 16% 47% 1.8 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 37% 42% 1.3 times more than PorkPork
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4% 56% 20.7 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0.51g N/A 49% 29 times less than MargarineMargarine
Folate 80µg 20% 27% 1.3 times more than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Choline 34mg 6% 69%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 22% 27% 1.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 4.8g N/A 32% 2 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 1.7g N/A 35% 28.1 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0% 72% 2.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.46mg 0% 74% 1.6 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.64mg 0% 71% 1.4 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 1.1mg 0% 71% 2.2 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.79mg 0% 73% 1.7 times more than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.31mg 0% 71% 3.2 times more than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0% 70% Equal to EggEgg
Valine 0.73mg 0% 71% 2.8 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.4mg 0% 71% 1.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Fructose 2.3g 3% 83% 2.6 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A 42% 138 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 51% 1460 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.12g N/A 85% 75.5 times less than Canola oilCanola oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g N/A 45% 18.9 times less than SalmonSalmon
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g N/A 100%
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g N/A 88%
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A 92%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g N/A 85%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.4g N/A 86% 8.9 times less than AlmondsAlmonds

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
18%
Total Fat 12g
20%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
0
Trans Fat 0g
11%
Cholesterol 33mg
14%
Sodium 331mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
6.8%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 17g
Vitamin D 2mcg 0.33%

Calcium 62mg 6.2%

Iron 3.1mg 38%

Potassium 197mg 5.8%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
limit break
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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Fast food nutrition infographic

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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/nutrients

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