McDonald's
McDonald's

Hamburger

The McDonald's Hamburger has 250 calories, with 12g protein, 30g carbs, 5g sugar, and 510mg sodium.

Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

250
Calories
12g
Protein
30g
Carbs
510mg
Sodium

Nutrition verified June 2026 against official published data from McDonald's.

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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Having 2 of these?
That's most of a meal right there
15

2 × 250 cal = 500 cal

Here's what 2 of these means for your daily nutrition

44%
Sodium1020mg
40%
Sat Fat8g
20%
Sugar10g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
9g12%
Saturated Fat
4g20%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg10%
Sodium
510mg22%
Total Carbohydrates
30g11%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
12g24%

* 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 BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
204.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.6 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
2.0 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
250 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.4 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

Regular Bun
Enriched Flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Contains 2% or Less: Salt, Wheat Gluten, Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Ammonium Sulfate, Ammonium Chloride, Dough Conditioners (May Contain One or More of: Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, DATEM, Ascorbic Acid, Azodicarbonamide, Mono and Diglycerides, Ethoxylated Monoglycerides, Monocalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Guar Gum, Calcium Peroxide), Sorbic Acid, Calcium Propionate and/or Sodium Propionate (Preservatives), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: WHEAT, SOY LECITHIN.
100% Beef Patty
100% Pure USDA Inspected Beef; No Fillers, No Extenders. Prepared with Grill Seasoning (Salt, Black Pepper).
Ketchup
Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Natural Flavors (Plant Source).
Mustard
Distilled Vinegar, Water, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Paprika, Spice Extractive.
Pickle Slices
Cucumbers, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Alum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavors (Plant Source), Polysorbate 80, Extractives of Turmeric (Color).
Onions
Onions.

Frequently asked questions

Is the McDonald's Hamburger healthy?

The McDonald's Hamburger earns a Nom Score of C (61/100). Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the McDonald's Hamburger?

The McDonald's Hamburger has 250 calories, with 12g protein, 30g carbs, 5g sugar, and 510mg sodium.

What is in the McDonald's Hamburger?

The McDonald's Hamburger is made from 6 components: Regular Bun, 100% Beef Patty, Ketchup, Mustard, Pickle Slices, Onions. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the McDonald's Hamburger gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the McDonald's Hamburger lists wheat or gluten.

Does the McDonald's Hamburger contain artificial additives?

The McDonald's Hamburger lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, azodicarbonamide.

What is the Nom Score of the McDonald's Hamburger?

It scores C — moderate. 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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