What Is the Least Healthy Fast-Food Burger? - Short 1/26/2026

Sources for the claim that Five Guys has the unhealthiest fast-food cheeseburger in America

The Study

In 2024, PlushCare analyzed the nutritional value of five classic fast-food items across 24 popular U.S. chains. They scored each item using the UK Department of Health's nutrient profiling method, comparing calories, sugar, saturated fat, and sodium.

Source: PlushCare – The Most and Least Healthy Items at Fast Food Chains

73% More Saturated Fat

Five Guys' cheeseburger has 73% more saturated fat than any other fast-food cheeseburger in the study, earning it a 50-point "unhealthiness score" — the highest of all burgers analyzed.

Source: PlushCare – The Most and Least Healthy Items at Fast Food Chains

Double the Calories of a Quarter Pounder

A Five Guys cheeseburger has approximately 980 calories, compared to about 590 calories for a McDonald's Quarter Pounder with Cheese.

Source: SnapCalorie – Five Guys Cheeseburger Nutrition

Over 1,000 mg of Sodium

A single Five Guys cheeseburger contains 1,050 mg of sodium — almost half the daily recommended limit of 2,300 mg.

Source: MyFoodDiary – Five Guys Cheeseburger Nutrition Facts

Additional Context

The American Heart Association recommends limiting saturated fat intake to 13 grams per day. A single Five Guys cheeseburger contains approximately 26 grams — double that limit.

Source: GrossEating – Fast Food Health Impact: Five Guys Nutrition Facts Revealed

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