Hamburger Bun Nutrition

Hamburger buns are a crucial part of any hamburger. Whether they are grilled for a party or cooked on a small countertop grill, the bun is needed to complete the meal. Hamburger buns add to the nutritional value of a hamburger.

Calories

• It can be easy to forget to add the hamburger bun into your calorie calculation for a meal. One single bun can actually add up to 120 calories to your meal.

Fat

• Those who are closely monitoring their fat may be surprised to learn that hamburger buns can have 2g of fat per serving. Nearly all of the fat is unsaturated, however, which means that it is considered a "good" and needed fat.

Sodium

• Hamburger buns will add sodium to your meal. One single bun will add 230mg of sodium to your meal, or 10 percent of your daily recommended value.

Carbohydrates

• The hamburger bun is a great way to add carbohydrates to a meal to get the energy you need. A hamburger bun has 23g of carbohydrates. 1g of this is dietary fiber, and 2g of this are from sugar.

Protein

• Hamburger buns will actually add a small amount of protein to your meal. One single bun can have up to 4g of protein.