How many carbs are in a cheeseburger?
One plain single-patty cheeseburger weighs about 182g and carries roughly 44g of carbohydrate, almost all of it from the bun. Net carbs land around 41g after subtracting 3g of fiber.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sandwich (182g) | 43.8g | 3.1g | 40.7g |
| 100 grams | 24.1g | 1.7g | 22.4g |
Net carbs
One cheeseburger has about 41g of net carbs, which is total carbs (44g) minus fiber (3g). The bun accounts for most of that. The beef patty and cheese together add negligible carbs. See the net carbs guide for when net carbs matter versus total carbs.
Glycemic index of a cheeseburger
The glycemic index of a cheeseburger is about 48. The refined-wheat bun drives the glycemic response. Fat and protein from the beef and cheese slow gastric emptying, which pulls the whole-meal GI below what plain white bread would register on its own.
For diabetes
One cheeseburger is about 44g of carbs, which is a substantial single-food load, roughly two to three carb exchanges. The protein (32g) and fat (29g) slow digestion and blunt the immediate spike compared with eating that same carb from juice or rice, but the total still needs to be dosed against. A smaller bun or a lettuce wrap cuts carbs by 20 to 25g. Most U.S. care teams count total carbs for bolus calculation. See the diabetes carb-counting guide.
Keto and low carb
One plain cheeseburger has about 41g of net carbs, well above a typical keto ceiling of 20 to 30g per day. The bun is the issue, not the beef or cheese. Eating the patty and cheese without the bun drops net carbs to roughly 1 to 2g, which fits easily. Lettuce wraps are the common workaround.
Good to know
This USDA entry is for a plain fast-food cheeseburger with a single large patty and no toppings. Every condiment adds carbs: ketchup adds about 5g per two-tablespoon packet, and a sesame bun alone runs 22 to 26g. Double-patty versions on the same bun change calories significantly but barely change the carb count. Home-made versions on low-carb buns can bring net carbs under 10g without changing the format.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 310.0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 24.07g
- Fiber: 1.7g
- Sugars: 4.67g
- Protein: 17.29g
- Fat: 15.97g
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How many carbs are in a cheeseburger?
A plain single-patty cheeseburger (182g) has about 44g of carbohydrate. Nearly all of those carbs come from the bun; the beef and cheese contribute almost none.
How many net carbs are in a cheeseburger?
About 41g of net carbs. Total carbs are roughly 44g and fiber is about 3g, so net carbs come out to around 41g.
How many carbs are in a cheeseburger without the bun?
Under 2g of carbs. The beef patty has zero carbs and a slice of cheese adds less than 1g. Condiments are the only meaningful source once the bun is removed.
Is a cheeseburger keto?
Not with the bun. A standard cheeseburger has about 41g of net carbs, which exceeds most keto budgets in one meal. The patty and cheese without the bun have under 2g of net carbs and fit any keto plan.
Are cheeseburgers OK for diabetics?
In the right portion, yes. The fat and protein slow the glucose rise, but 44g of total carbs still needs to be counted and dosed. Swapping the bun for lettuce cuts carbs by more than half.