Hamburger vs Cheeseburger: Which Is Healthier?
The Hamburger and the Cheeseburger earn the same B on the Nom Score (65/100) — a genuine wash overall. The Hamburger has 840 calories to the Cheeseburger’s 980. The Cheeseburger has more protein (47g vs 39g), while the Hamburger has less sodium (430 vs 1,030 mg).
Full nutrition, side by side
Every value as published by the restaurant. A green check marks the better figure in each row; carbohydrates are shown without a winner because lower isn’t automatically better.
| Per item | Hamburger |
Cheeseburger |
|---|---|---|
| Nom Score | 65B | 65B |
| Calories | 840✓ | 980 |
| Protein (g) | 39 | 47✓ |
| Total fat (g) | 43✓ | 55 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 20✓ | 27 |
| Sodium (mg) | 430✓ | 1,030 |
| Total carbs (g) | 39 | 41 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | 2 |
| Sugars (g) | 8 | 8 |
| Protein / 100 cal | 4.6g | 4.8g✓ |
| Sodium / 100 cal | 51✓ | 105 |
Methodology. Nutrition is as published by Five Guys and Five Guys, current as of June 27, 2026. The Nom Score grades each item A–F on sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA Daily Values.
We compare published nutrition data only; the verdict is by Nom Score, not taste. Values may vary by location and over time. Product names and trademarks belong to their owners; Nom is an independent guide.
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