Five Guys Calories & Nutrition
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What drives calories at Five Guys?
Two-patty burgers, peanut-oil fries, and oversized portions drive calories at Five Guys: a standard burger carries two patties, every fry order gets an extra scoop, and rich add-ons like cheese, bacon, and mayo stack hundreds of calories onto a meal.
Five Guys portions are large and cooked in peanut oil with fresh-cut fries, so calorie counts run high compared with many fast-food chains. Burgers come standard with two patties; the Little burgers (one patty) cut calories significantly, with the Little Hamburger at about 480 calories versus a Bacon Cheeseburger at 920. Toppings are free and most veggies add few calories, but bacon, cheese, mayo, and grilled onions add up fast.
How do you order lighter at Five Guys?
Order a Little burger with veggie toppings, share or skip the fries, and drink water to keep a Five Guys meal near 500 to 700 calories; a bunless Burger Bowl trims the count further by dropping the bun.
The lightest picks are a Little Hamburger with veggie toppings, or a Burger Bowl (bunless) to drop the bun's calories. Fries are the biggest hidden cost: the Little is about 526 calories while the Large is over 1,300, and the free extra scoop adds even more, so split a single order. Milkshakes all start from a 670-calorie vanilla base before mix-ins. For a lighter meal, choose a Little burger, share a Little fry, and skip the shake or split it.
Five Guys full menu calories
Burgers
8 items| Hamburger (two patties) | 700 cal | $9.19 |
| Cheeseburger (two patties) | 840 cal | $10.49 |
| Bacon Burger | 780 cal | $10.39 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 920 cal | $11.59 |
| Little Hamburger (single patty) | 480 cal | $7.39 |
| Little Cheeseburger | 550 cal | $8.19 |
| Little Bacon Burger | 560 cal | $8.49 |
| Little Bacon Cheeseburger | 630 cal | $9.29 |
Dogs
4 items| Hot Dog | 545 cal | $5.99 |
| Cheese Dog | 615 cal | $6.79 |
| Bacon Dog | 625 cal | $6.99 |
| Bacon Cheese Dog | 695 cal | $7.79 |
Sandwiches
5 items| Grilled Cheese | 470 cal | $4.49 |
| Veggie Sandwich | 440 cal | $4.59 |
| Cheese Veggie Sandwich | 510 cal | $5.39 |
| BLT (six strips of bacon) | 720 cal | $8.49 |
| Patty Melt | 770 cal | $8.99 |
Fries
6 items| Little Fries | 526 cal | $4.79 |
| Regular Fries | 953 cal | $6.49 |
| Large Fries | 1314 cal | $8.49 |
| Little Cajun Fries | 532 cal | $4.79 |
| Regular Cajun Fries | 971 cal | $6.49 |
| Large Cajun Fries | 1337 cal | $8.49 |
Milkshakes
4 items| Milkshake (vanilla base, free mix-ins) | 670 cal | $6.59 |
| Oreo Cookie Shake | 740 cal | $6.59 |
| Oreo Peanut Butter Shake | 830 cal | $6.59 |
| Salted Caramel Shake | 770 cal | $6.59 |
Drinks
4 items| Regular Fountain Drink | $3.39 | |
| Large Fountain Drink | $3.89 | |
| Bottled Water | 0 cal | $2.79 |
| Honest Kids Juice Pouch | 40 cal | $1.99 |
Free Toppings & Fry Styles
3 items| Free Toppings (mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomato, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, ketchup, mustard, relish, jalapenos, green peppers, hot sauce, A.1., BBQ) | Free | |
| Cajun Fries | 953 cal (regular) | $5.49 |
| Five Guys Style Fries | 953 cal (regular) | $5.49 |
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Five Guys protein and macros (popular items)
| Item | Calories | Protein / Carbs / Fat / Sodium |
| Hamburger | 700 cal | 39g P · 39g C · 43g F · 430mg Na |
| Cheeseburger | 840 cal | 47g P · 40g C · 55g F · 1050mg Na |
| Little Hamburger | 480 cal | 23g P · 39g C · 26g F · 380mg Na |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 920 cal | 51g P · 40g C · 62g F · 1310mg Na |
| Fries (regular) | 950 cal | 15g P · 101g C · 41g F · 610mg Na |
| Little Fries | 530 cal | 8g P · 57g C · 23g F · 350mg Na |
Value check: the Cheeseburger delivers about 4.5 g of protein per dollar (47 g at $10.49), just ahead of the Bacon Cheeseburger at about 4.4 g per dollar (51 g at $11.59).
Five Guys allergens and dietary options
Five Guys is friendly to gluten-free and peanut-aware ordering in one direction but not the other: any burger can be made a "bunless" lettuce wrap, and the fries are cooked in pure peanut oil (an issue for peanut allergies, but the fries themselves are gluten-free). Buns contain wheat, soy, egg, and milk. There is a veggie sandwich for vegetarians. Free in-store peanuts make this a poor choice for peanut allergies.
Five Guys calories FAQ
How many calories are in a Five Guys burger?
Burgers range from 480 calories for a Little Hamburger up to 920 for a Bacon Cheeseburger (with standard toppings it reaches about 1,060). Standard burgers have two patties; a Little (single patty) cuts the count sharply before toppings.
How many calories are in Five Guys fries?
Little Fries are about 526 calories, Regular around 953, and Large roughly 1,314. Remember the free extra scoop adds more, so a 'Regular' bag can deliver well over 1,000 calories if you eat it all.
What is the lowest-calorie order at Five Guys?
A Little Hamburger with free veggie toppings, or any burger as a bunless Burger Bowl, is the lightest. Pair it with a shared Little fry and skip the milkshake, which starts at 670 calories.
What can I eat at Five Guys for under 500 calories?
The Veggie Sandwich (440 calories), Grilled Cheese (470), and Little Hamburger (480) all come in under 500 calories on their own. Skip the fries — even Little Fries add 526 calories — and choose bottled water (0 calories).
What is the highest-protein item at Five Guys?
The Bacon Cheeseburger leads with 51 g of protein at 920 calories. The Cheeseburger has 47 g and the Hamburger 39 g. The Little Hamburger offers 23 g at 480 calories for a lighter option.
