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Five Guys
Five Guys

Cheeseburger

The Five Guys Cheeseburger has 980 calories, with 47g protein, 41g carbs, 8g sugar, and 1030mg sodium.

Contains trans fat. Great sugar. Watch the sat fat & portion. Light on fiber.

980
Calories
47g
Protein
41g
Carbs
1030mg
Sodium
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1 × 980 cal = 980 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

45%
Sodium1030mg
133%
Sat Fat26.5g
16%
Sugar8g

Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
980

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
55g71%
Saturated Fat
26.5g133%
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
165mg55%
Sodium
1030mg45%
Total Carbohydrates
41g15%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
8g
Protein
47g94%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Nom Score BreakdownB
Score capped — contains trans fats
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
105.1 mg/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.7 g/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.8 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
980 cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.2 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.8 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

What's inside

Ingredients

Sesame Seed Bun
Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Beef Patties (2)
100% Beef
American Cheese (2 slices)
Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Five Guys Cheeseburger healthy?

The Five Guys Cheeseburger earns a Nom Score of B (65/100). Contains trans fat. Great sugar. Watch the sat fat & portion. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the Five Guys Cheeseburger?

The Five Guys Cheeseburger has 980 calories, with 47g protein, 41g carbs, 8g sugar, and 1030mg sodium.

What is in the Five Guys Cheeseburger?

The Five Guys Cheeseburger is made from 3 components: Sesame Seed Bun, Beef Patties (2), American Cheese (2 slices). The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Does the Five Guys Cheeseburger contain artificial additives?

No commonly-flagged additives (such as high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or TBHQ) were found in the Five Guys Cheeseburger ingredients.

What is the Nom Score of the Five Guys Cheeseburger?

It scores B — good. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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