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Burger King Cheeseburger — 1 sandwichC
Fast Food · #40 of 55

Burger King Cheeseburger

1 sandwich · Burgers

54/100C tier
Calories3
Protein16g
Fiber2g
Sodium81mg
Sugar7g

Graded C — 54 out of 100, #40 of 55 fast food. Low sugar carries the score (88/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: 300 calories, 16g protein — the simplest thing on the BK menu and the numbers show it.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (1 sandwich)
Calories3
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g18%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 810mg35%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 16g32%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 54

Low sugar ×2088
Low saturated fat ×2075
Low sodium ×2066
Protein ×2036
Fiber ×1011
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#40 of 55 in Fast Food. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Burger King Cheeseburger healthy?

It grades C — 54 out of 100, #40 of 55 fast food in our system. 300 calories, 16g protein — the simplest thing on the BK menu and the numbers show it.

How many calories are in Burger King Cheeseburger?

3 calories per serving (1 sandwich). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Burger King Cheeseburger calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.