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HamburgerMcDonald's calories & macros
A McDonald's Hamburger has 294 calories (1,230 kJ), with 14.2 g protein, 12.3 g fat and 30.2 g carbs per serve. That is about 14% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B4.8 g protein per 100 kcal - good protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 1,230 kJ (294 kcal) |
| Protein | 14.2 g |
| Fat, total | 12.3 g |
| - saturated | 5.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.2 g |
| - sugars | 6.8 g |
| Sodium | 678 mg |
As published by McDonald's.
Customise it: what swaps change
Per-serve totals after a common change. Every part here is McDonald's own published figure. A steamed bun is the same bun, so it doesn't change the numbers.
| Change | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As sold | 294 | 1,230 | 14.2 | 12.3 | 30.2 |
| No Ketchup (-17 kcal) | 277 | 1,159 | 14.0 | 12.3 | 26.3 |
| No Mustard (-3 kcal) | 291 | 1,218 | 13.9 | 12.3 | 30.2 |
| No Onion (-4 kcal) | 290 | 1,213 | 14.1 | 12.3 | 29.3 |
| No Pickles (0 kcal) | 294 | 1,230 | 14.2 | 12.3 | 30.2 |
| No Bun (-141 kcal) | 153 | 640 | 10.3 | 9.9 | 5.6 |
| +1 Beef Patty (+118 kcal) | 412 | 1,724 | 23.1 | 21.4 | 30.2 |
| +1 Cheese Slice (+49 kcal) | 343 | 1,435 | 17.0 | 16.2 | 30.9 |
| +1 Bacon Rasher (+32 kcal) | 326 | 1,364 | 18.1 | 14.0 | 30.5 |
| + Extra Ketchup (+17 kcal) | 311 | 1,301 | 14.4 | 12.3 | 34.1 |
| + Extra Mustard (+3 kcal) | 297 | 1,243 | 14.5 | 12.3 | 30.2 |
| + Extra Mayo (+69 kcal) | 363 | 1,519 | 14.3 | 19.2 | 32.0 |
| + Extra Onion (+4 kcal) | 298 | 1,247 | 14.3 | 12.3 | 31.1 |
| + Extra Pickles (0 kcal) | 294 | 1,230 | 14.2 | 12.3 | 30.2 |
| + Extra Lettuce (+4 kcal) | 298 | 1,247 | 14.4 | 12.3 | 30.6 |
| + Extra Tomato (+3 kcal) | 297 | 1,243 | 14.4 | 12.3 | 30.6 |
| Swap to Quarter Pounder Patty (+182 kcal) | 476 | 1,992 | 29.0 | 26.0 | 30.2 |
| Swap to Quarter Pounder Bun (+33 kcal) | 327 | 1,368 | 15.0 | 12.9 | 36.0 |
| Swap to Big Mac Bun (+68 kcal) | 362 | 1,515 | 16.5 | 13.5 | 41.7 |
| Swap to Steamed Bun (0 kcal) | 294 | 1,230 | 14.2 | 12.3 | 30.2 |
How it compares with other McDonald's burgers
Of the 15 burgers on the McDonald's menu, Hamburger has the least protein and is the lowest in calories. The category average is 714 kcal, so this one is below average by 420 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger | 294 | 1,230 | 14.2 | 12.3 | 30.2 |
| Cheeseburger | 318 | 1,331 | 15.3 | 14.3 | 31.0 |
| Double Cheeseburger | 480 | 2,008 | 26.2 | 25.9 | 34.4 |
| Quarter Pounder | 545 | 2,280 | 31.1 | 29.2 | 37.0 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every McDonald's burgers item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a McDonald's Hamburger?
A McDonald's Hamburger has 294 calories, which is 1,230 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in McDonald's's Hamburger?
14.2 g of protein, which works out to 4.8 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
1,230 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 1,230 kJ is roughly 14% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at McDonald's?
Yes - it is the lowest-calorie of the 15 burgers at McDonald's. The next lightest is Cheeseburger at 318 kcal, and the highest-protein is Cheesy Double Quarter Pounder with 68.9 g.
Compare it with
The closest burgers by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More McDonald's burgers
Cheeseburger318 kcal · 15.3 g protein
Double Cheeseburger480 kcal · 26.2 g protein
Quarter Pounder545 kcal · 31.1 g protein
Quarter Pounder BBQ Bacon581 kcal · 34.8 g protein
Quarter Pounder Deluxe588 kcal · 31.7 g protein
Big Mac621 kcal · 28.7 g proteinMcDonald's full menuHighest protein at McDonald'sLowest calorie at McDonald'sOther restaurants
Source: McDonald's Australia nutrition information (QAM-059 / QAM-058) and McDonald's own live nutrition service (www.mcdonalds.com/dnaapp), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.