A standard Five Guys hamburger has 840 calories; cheeseburger is 980 and bacon cheeseburger is 1,060, before extra toppings.
Little Burger
Regular Burger
Bacon + Cheese
Single Patty
- “Little” size bun
- Free veggie toppings
- Skip mayo for fewer calories
Lower Energy
Double Patty
- Standard build
- Pick 2–3 sauces max
- Add mushrooms or onions
Middle Ground
No Bun (Bowl)
- Patty over veggies
- All the toppings
- Great with mustard
Lower Carbs
Calories In A Five Guys Hamburger: What Changes The Count
Five Guys lists the hamburger at 840 calories, the cheeseburger at 980, the bacon burger at 920, and the bacon cheeseburger at 1,060. The “Little” line trims the totals: single-patty hamburger 540, cheeseburger 610, bacon burger 620, and bacon cheeseburger 690. These figures come from the brand’s menu page and reflect standard builds before you add toppings or swap the bun.
Why The Numbers Look High
The regular burger uses two beef patties. That alone drives most of the energy. The sesame seed bun adds a chunk as well. Sauces and cheese are add-ons, not defaults, but they’re popular and can push a meal well past 1,000 calories.
Quick Menu Snapshot
Here’s a broad, at-a-glance table using the official calorie listings for the core sandwiches. These are the values you’ll see when you open the burger page on the brand’s site.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (two patties) | 840 |
| Cheeseburger | 980 |
| Bacon Burger | 920 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 1,060 |
| Little Hamburger (single patty) | 540 |
| Little Cheeseburger | 610 |
| Little Bacon Burger | 620 |
| Little Bacon Cheeseburger | 690 |
Once you know your daily calorie needs, it’s easier to decide between a single or double patty and whether cheese fits today. That choice has more impact than any single topping.
What Counts As “Base” Versus “Add-Ons”
The posted totals shown above are the base builds. You pick toppings à la carte at no extra cost, which means your final number shifts based on sauces and extras. The brand’s nutrition sheet lists values by component. A bun is about 240 calories, a single patty is about 302, a slice of American cheese adds ~70, and two strips of bacon are ~70. Veggies are near zero, but some condiments bring sodium and sugar along for the ride.
Where The Big Swings Come From
- Cheese: ~70 calories per slice. Two slices are common on a double.
- Bacon: ~70 calories per standard serving.
- Mayonnaise: ~100 calories per tablespoon. That’s the sneaky one.
- BBQ sauce and ketchup: small calories, but they add sugar and sodium.
- Veg toppers: lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and mushrooms are minimal.
What The Official Sheet Says About Limits
The nutrition PDF also reminds guests that a 2,000-calorie day caps saturated fat at 20 grams and sodium at 2,300 milligrams. That’s useful when you’re eyeing cheese, bacon, and sauces on a double.
Ways To Order For A Target Calorie Range
If you’re aiming for a certain number, the build matters more than the brand. Here are simple picks that stay tasty.
Under 600 Calories
Order the single-patty “Little” hamburger with a veggie stack and mustard. Skip mayo. If you want cheese, you’ll land near 610 before toppings. Mustard adds flavor without a big calorie hit.
600–900 Calories
Pick a standard double with no cheese, load veggies, and keep sauces light. You’ll sit near 840 for the base, then add a small amount for ketchup or BBQ if you like a sweet tang.
900–1,100 Calories
Go for cheese and bacon on the double, then keep sauces modest. That puts you in the 1,000-plus zone fast. If you’d like a little give, swap mayo for mustard to keep the flavor while trimming calories.
How Toppings Change The Math
Thinking in add-ons makes the numbers predictable. The table below lists common toppings with calories and sodium per standard restaurant portion, taken from the brand’s nutrition guide.
For full details, the brand hosts a live burger page with per-item calories, and a nutrition sheet that breaks down each component by grams, calories, and sodium.
| Topping | Calories | Sodium (mg) |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese (1 slice) | 70 | 300–330 |
| Bacon (2 pieces) | 70–73 | 210–213 |
| Mayonnaise (1 tbsp) | 103–111 | 69–70 |
| Ketchup (1 tbsp) | 30 | 160 |
| Mustard (1 tsp) | 0 | 55 |
| BBQ Sauce (1 oz) | 49 | 400 |
| A.1. Sauce (1 tbsp) | 15 | 280 |
| Grilled Mushrooms | 6 | 50 |
| Grilled Onions | 11 | 1 |
| Pickles | 0 | 240–260 |
| Lettuce | 3 | 3 |
| Tomatoes | 8 | 3 |
Smart Swaps That Keep The Flavor
Pick One Rich Add-On
Cheese, bacon, or mayo each adds punch. Choose one, enjoy it, and lean on veggie textures for the rest. Mushrooms bring umami. Pickles and onions add bite without many calories.
Use Sauces On The Light Side
You don’t need a dry sandwich. Ask for light mayo or a thin swipe. Mustard is bold and low calorie. Ketchup tastes great, but the sodium can build fast when paired with bacon and cheese.
Try A Bowl When Bread Isn’t The Goal
A bunless build drops a big chunk of calories and most of the sodium from bread. A double bowl with mustard and grilled onions tastes rich but trims the count compared with a fully loaded bun.
What About Sides?
A regular order of fries is ~953 calories, and the small is ~526. If you’re planning a double with cheese, that combo can run past 1,800 calories. Share a fry or pick a “Little” burger with a small fry to balance the numbers. The nutrition PDF lists full details, including Cajun seasoning.
How We Calculated And Verified
Numbers in this guide come from the brand’s menu page for the base sandwiches and its nutrition sheet for toppings and fries. Where the menu shows a single number for an assembled sandwich, we used that figure. For sauces and extras, we added the posted portions you see in the toppings table. The nutrition sheet also lists the daily caps used on many menus: 20 grams saturated fat and 2,300 milligrams sodium for a 2,000-calorie day.
Practical Ordering Tips
Decide Your Target First
Pick a number that fits your day, then match the size. A “Little” with cheese sits near 610 before sauces; a regular double without cheese sits near 840. That single choice shapes the rest.
Build Veggie Layers
Lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, jalapeños, and mushrooms pile on flavor for almost no calories. If you like a creamy note, ask for light mayo or pick one sauce and keep it thin.
Plan Around The Rest Of The Day
Had a bigger breakfast? Choose a single patty. Lighter earlier meals? A double with cheese may fit. This brand makes it easy to match the meal to your plan without losing the experience.
External Resources Worth A Peek
You can cross-check base calories on the official burger page. If you want a line-by-line breakdown of buns, patties, sauces, and fries, the nutrition PDF shows serving sizes, calories, and sodium for each item.
Bottom Line For Burger Fans
If you want a quick mental math trick: a regular double sits near 840; each cheese slice adds ~70; bacon adds ~70; a spoon of mayo adds ~100. Veggies are almost free. Pick one rich add-on, keep sauces light, and you’ll land close to the number you want.
Want more step-by-step ideas on setting a daily target? Try our calorie deficit guide.