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Burger King's iconic hamburger with flame-grilled beef patty, tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mayonnaise on a sesame seed bun.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (large) of Whopper hamburger (290 g) has 740 calories. That works out to 255 calories per 100 g. It contains 71.1 g of carbs, 35.4 g of protein, 37.1 g of fat and 4.9 g of fiber. Its 2.8 µg of B12 covers 115% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
The Whopper hamburger is Burger King’s signature American-style burger, built around a flame-grilled beef patty in a sesame-seed bun with tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions, ketchup and mayonnaise. The smoky beef, crisp vegetables and tangy-sweet sauces make for a substantial, savoury sandwich.
It is commonly eaten as a fast-food meal, either on its own or with fries and a soft drink; a side salad is another option. The bun supplies carbohydrates, while the beef contributes protein, and the sauces add richness. If you want a lighter meal, choose salad instead of fries or share the burger.
Selected: 100 g
255
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
24.5g
· 9% DV
Protein
12.2g
· 24% DV
Fat
12.8g
· 16% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 19% · Fat 44%
Vitamins
B12
0.95µg · 40% DV
B3
2.9mg · 18% DV
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B2
0.14mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Sodium
430mg · 19% DV
Selenium
10.5µg · 19% DV
Zinc
2mg · 18% DV
Phosphorus
110mg · 16% DV
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 255 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 5.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (5.6:1).
A classic Whopper hamburger has a flame-grilled beef patty, tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions, ketchup and mayonnaise in a sesame seed bun. Ingredients and toppings can vary slightly by country or by the version on the local menu.
Yes, the beef patty in a Whopper hamburger is cooked using Burger King’s flame-grilling method. That gives it a charred, smoky taste that differs from a patty cooked on a flat griddle or in a pan.
A Whopper hamburger features one flame-grilled beef patty with tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions, ketchup and mayonnaise. A Big Mac is known for two patties, a three-part bun, shredded lettuce, cheese and its signature sauce.
No, a classic Whopper hamburger does not include cheese. Some locations sell a separate cheese-topped version, so check the item name when ordering or request cheese as an addition if you want it.
Yes, the patty in a classic Whopper hamburger is beef. Chicken and plant-based burgers are separate menu items, and products using the Whopper name can vary between countries and menu versions.
Yes, you can ask for a Whopper hamburger without mayonnaise, ketchup, or other toppings. Removing a sauce changes the burger’s flavour and texture; specify each change when ordering, especially when using a delivery app.
The Whopper hamburger’s smoky, charred flavour comes mainly from its flame-grilled beef patty. The tomato, pickles, onions and sauces add contrasting sweet, tangy and savoury notes, so it tastes different from a plain beef burger.
Some markets offer a plant-based burger under a Whopper name, but availability and ingredients differ by location. The classic Whopper hamburger contains a beef patty, so choose the specific plant-based menu item rather than assuming a standard Whopper is vegetarian.
A Whopper Jr. is a smaller burger with a smaller patty and bun than a Whopper hamburger. Both typically use familiar Whopper toppings, though exact ingredients and availability can differ between restaurants and countries.
Refrigerate leftover Whopper hamburger promptly and eat it within a day. The lettuce and tomato can turn limp, so for better texture, separate the cold toppings before reheating the patty and bun, then reassemble the burger.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.