Calories in Fast Food

Caloric Content of Fast Foods Like Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Fried Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dogs, Hash Browns

Calorie Table for Selected Fast Foods

Please note: all calorie values are approximate

Fast Food Amount Calories
Cheeseburger Large 610
Cheeseburger Regular 320
Hamburger Large 520
Hamburger Regular 275
Fish, Battered/Fried 1 serving 210
Chicken, Fried, Dark Meat 2 pieces 430
Chicken, Fried, Wing/Breast 2 pieces 495
Chicken Nuggets, Plain 6 300
Sausage, Fried/Battered 1 100
Onion Rings 8 175
Fries Large 360
Fries Regular 240
Hash Browns 1/2 cup 150
Corn Dog 1 460
Hot Dog Regular 240
Hot Dog with Chili 1 325
Dressing – Caesar 1 pkt 160
Dressing – French 1 pkt 160
Dressing – Ranch 1 pkt 230
Pancakes, Butter & Syrup 3 520
Desserts – Brownie 1 245
Desserts – Sundae, Caramel 1 305
Desserts – Sundae, Hot Fudge 1 290
Desserts – Sundae, Strawberry 1 270
Desserts – Apple Pie 1 serving 260
Shakes – Chocolate Regular 360
Shakes – Strawberry Regular 360
Shakes – Vanilla Regular 360

Facts About Metabolic Rate and Calorie Expenditure

Our metabolism determines how rapidly we burn calories. Some people have a relatively fast metabolic rate, so they burn food energy faster than people with a slower metabolism. Although our metabolic rate is something we inherit, we can raise it somewhat by taking regular aerobic exercise and by building up our muscle mass. Both these physical activities help us to burn extra calories. We can also maintain an efficient metabolism by eating nutritious food, by ensuring our calorie-intake does not dip below about 1200 calories a day, and by eating something every 3-4 hours.