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Burger King US Kid's Hamburger: calories, sodium and protein by portion, age and sex

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger, a beef patty with pickles, mustard and ketchup in a soft bun on white paper, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Burger King US Kid's Hamburger at 13% of an adult’s daily calories, 27% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 1.0 teaspoons of added sugar.

How many calories are in a Burger King US Kid's Hamburger? It contains 260 calories, 10g of fat (4g saturated), 4g of added sugar and 400mg of sodium.

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Use the Boone meal calculator to build a full meal rather than view this item on its own. Add fries, a drink, dips and a dessert, then choose your age and sex, and switch between US and UK guidance, for a more accurate view of how a Kid's Hamburger fits into a day.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Burger King US Kid's Hamburger

Calories260
Total fat10g
of which saturated4g
Trans fat0g
Carbohydrate29g
Total sugars6g
Includes added sugars (Boone estimate)4g
Fibre2g
Protein14g
Sodium400mg

Nutrition figures are Burger King USA published data from the BK nutrition explorer, per item as sold with its standard toppings and before any optional sauces or extras. Burger King lists the serving at about 93g. Added sugar is a Boone estimate, as Burger King does not publish it. Boone converts these figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger contains 260 calories, which is 13% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 10g of total fat, of which 4g is saturated, 6g of total sugars (4g added, estimated), 400mg of sodium, 14g of protein and 2g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 4g represents 20% of the 20g Daily Value.

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. Across the whole item the ingredient list names dextrose, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, phosphates and raising agents and protein and dairy fractions. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, storage and transport.

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger sits within most daily limits

At 260 calories and 400mg of sodium, Burger King US Kid's Hamburger uses a modest share of a day for adults and children. The calculator shows how it adds up as part of a full meal.

FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)

Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g

Added sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Burger King US Kid's Hamburger

An estimated 4g of the 6g counts as added sugar, or about 1.0 teaspoons. The other 2g is naturally occurring.

Added sugars come from

  • sugar, dextrose in the sesame seed bun
  • sugar in the ketchup

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: no more than 10g of added sugar per meal from age 11 and none for children aged 10 and under. FDA Daily Value: 50g a day. Burger King publishes total sugar only; Boone estimates the added share from the sugar sources named in each component’s ingredient list.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: Burger King US Kid's Hamburger

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components, combined and served at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains dextrose, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, phosphates and raising agents and protein and dairy fractions. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.

Dextrose

A simple sugar used for browning, bulk and mild sweetness. Found in the sesame seed bun.

Maltodextrin

Bulks out a product and carries flavour, with little taste of its own. Found in the sesame seed bun.

Emulsifiers

Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the sesame seed bun.

Thickeners and gums

Thicken sauces, fillings and drinks and stop them separating. Found in the sesame seed bun.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the ketchup.

Phosphates and raising agents

Hold moisture in meat, control acidity or make batters and doughs rise. Found in the sesame seed bun.

Protein and dairy fractions

Isolated proteins and dairy by-products used to add bulk, structure or a creamy texture. Found in the sesame seed bun.

Boone classifies Burger King US Kid's Hamburger as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the additives named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Read from the published ingredient list, October 2026.

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger contains at least 46 distinct ingredients: 19 raw and 27 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 100, of which 59 are manufactured. Raw means something you could buy and cook with at home; manufactured means a substance that only exists as an output of industrial processing.

Ingredient count by order: Burger King US Kid's Hamburger

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Burger King US Kid's Hamburger on its own19274659%
Burger King US Kid's Hamburger + medium fries23345760%
Burger King US Kid's Hamburger + fries + a dip29386757%
Burger King US Kid's Hamburger + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola30427258%
Burger King US Kid's Hamburger + fries + dip + drink + a HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie415910059%

The 27 manufactured ingredients

ascorbic acid, calcium carbonate, calcium peroxide, calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate, calcium sulfate, citric acid, corn starch, datem, dextrose, distilled monoglycerides, enzymes, folic acid, guar gum, iron, maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides, monocalcium phosphate, natural flavoring, niacin, potassium iodate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, soy lecithin, tomato concentrate made from red ripe tomatoes, vitamin b1, vitamin b2, wheat gluten, wheat starch.

The 19 raw ingredients

beef, cultured wheat flour, distilled white vinegar, faba bean, malted barley flour, milled flaxseed, onion powder, pea, potato, salt, sesame seeds, soy flour, soybean oil, spice, sugar, vegetable oil, water, wheat flour, yeast.

What those ingredients are, by type

Other additives and processing aids8
Vitamins and fortification7
Salt and minerals7
Grains and flours5
Fruit, vegetables and nuts5
Sugars and syrups3
Oils and fats2
Starches2
Acids and acidity regulators2
Herbs and spices2
Water1
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs1
Flavourings and extracts1

Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on Burger King’s published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so salt appearing in four components counts once. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept, so “leavening (baking soda)” counts baking soda once. Ice and water added at the counter are not counted. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as flour, sugar, salt and oil. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Every figure here is a minimum. The build uses a BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components.

Ingredients by component: Burger King US Kid's Hamburger

Sesame Seed Bun

Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), Water, Sugar and/or Liquid Sugar (Water, Sugar) , Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Sesame Seeds, May Contain 2% Or Less Of The Following: Wheat Gluten, Yeast Food (May Contain One Or More Of The Following: Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dough Conditioners (May Contain One Or More Of The Following: Wheat Starch, Distilled Monoglycerides, Sodium-stearoyl Lactylate, Ascorbic Acid, [ethoxylated] Mono- And Diglycerides, Calcium Stearoyl-2-lactylate, Calcium Peroxide, Datem, Potassium Iodate), Guar Gum, Enzymes, Milled Flaxseed, Maltodextrin, Ascorbic Acid, Cultured Wheat Flour, Soy Flour, Soy Lecithin, Corn Starch, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Faba Bean), Vegetable Oil, Dextrose, Citric Acid.

Whopper Jr. Beef Patty

100% beef.

Ketchup

Tomato concentrate made from red ripe tomatoes, Distilled white vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Onion powder, Spice, Natural flavoring.

Ingredients taken from the Burger King USA nutrition explorer, retrieved October 2026. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger contains wheat, soy and sesame.

Allergen information: Burger King US Kid's Hamburger

AllergenStatus
MilkNot declared
EggsNot declared
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsNot declared
PeanutsNot declared
WheatContains
SoybeansContains
SesameContains
Also declared under UK rules
Barley (cereal containing gluten)Present, UK rules

Contains = declared by Burger King USA. May contain = Burger King states the allergen may be present. Shared equipment = prepared on equipment shared with the allergen. Burger King prepares food in shared kitchens, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. UK rules also require barley, oats, mustard, celery and sulphites to be declared; these are shown where the ingredient list names them. Retrieved October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Burger King US Kid's Hamburger?+

Boone calculates that Burger King US Kid's Hamburger contains 260 calories, which is 13% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 17% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in a Burger King US Kid's Hamburger?+

Boone estimates that Burger King US Kid's Hamburger contains 4g of added sugar, about 1.0 teaspoons, which is 8% of the 50g FDA Daily Value. Burger King publishes 6g of total sugar.

Is Burger King US Kid's Hamburger within US sugar guidance for children?+

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 recommend no added sugar for children aged 10 and under and no more than 10g per meal from age 11. With an estimated 4g of added sugar, Burger King US Kid's Hamburger fits the per-meal limit for ages 11 and up but not the guidance for younger children.

How much saturated fat is in a Burger King US Kid's Hamburger?+

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger contains 4g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 20% of the 20g Daily Value and 24% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How much sodium is in a Burger King US Kid's Hamburger?+

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger contains 400mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 27% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 17% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is Burger King US Kid's Hamburger ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Burger King US Kid's Hamburger as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it is assembled from 3 separately manufactured components and contains dextrose, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, phosphates and raising agents and protein and dairy fractions. NOVA group 4 describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

How much fibre is in a Burger King US Kid's Hamburger?+

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger contains 2g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 7% of the 28g Daily Value and 10% of the 21g target for a child aged 4 to 8. Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.

Is Burger King US Kid's Hamburger suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its 400mg of sodium is 27% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8; its estimated 4g of added sugar is above the Dietary Guidelines advice of no added sugar for children aged 10 and under. That does not make it off limits, but it does mean it uses up a large share of a young child’s day in one item.

How much protein is in a Burger King US Kid's Hamburger?+

Burger King US Kid's Hamburger contains 14g of protein, which Boone calculates as 28% of the 50g Daily Value.