๐ Burgers ยท McDonald's
McDonald's Hamburger
A single 100% beef patty with pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard on a toasted bun. The original McDonald's burger โ unchanged in spirit since 1948.
The McDonald's Hamburger contains 250 calories, 13g of protein and 9g of fat. It costs $2.49 in the United States, up from $0.15 in 1948. Available in 33 countries, with prices ranging from $0.75 in Egypt to $3.04 in Sweden. This page covers full Hamburger nutrition facts, price history, and worldwide price comparison.
US Price
$2.49
baseline price
Calories
250
13% daily value
Cheapest
$0.75
Egypt
Most Expensive
$3.04
Sweden
Countries
33
available worldwide
Hamburger Nutrition Facts
US standard serving ยท Source: McDonald's official nutrition data
250
KCAL
Calories
9g
TOTAL FAT
Fat
31g
CARBS
Carbohydrates
13g
PROTEIN
Protein
Contains: wheat, soy. Always check McDonald's official allergen guide โ
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by location, preparation method and date. Always verify with the McDonald's official nutrition page before making dietary decisions.
Hamburger Price History
US average price ยท Updated when prices change on PriceMyMeal
Hamburger Price โ United States
+1560% since 1948
Hamburger Price by Country
Current prices converted to USD ยท Click any country for the full menu
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How the Hamburger Compares
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Hamburger Meal Options
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The History of the Hamburger
Origins and story behind this iconic item
1948
The McDonald brothers open their revamped San Bernardino drive-in with a streamlined menu anchored by the 15-cent hamburger.
1955
Ray Kroc opens his first McDonald's franchise in Des Plaines, Illinois with the hamburger as the centrepiece at 15 cents.
1960sโtoday
The Hamburger remains on the menu unchanged, serving as the baseline against which every other McDonald's burger is measured.
Hamburger โ Did You Know?
Interesting facts about the Hamburger
The McDonald's Hamburger has been on the menu since 1948 โ over 75 years without being discontinued.
The Hamburger is the most popular Happy Meal option globally and many people's first McDonald's memory.
The beef patty in the Hamburger weighs just 1.6oz โ the same as the individual patties in the Big Mac and McDouble.
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