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Top 10 healthy burgers in America

Juliana OctaviniBy Juliana Octavini
Published 5/19/2025Updated 6/17/2025
Top 10 healthy burgers in America

It is possible, yes, to eat the Best burgers in the United States, including options healthy, without leaving the diet during your trip to Orlando!

When we think of the United States, it is almost impossible, in fact, not to associate the country with the famous American burgers. After all, this iconic dish of US culture has gained world fame and, consequently, has become, for many, a true national symbol of gastronomy.

Therefore, May is considered the National Burger Month in the United Stateswith the National Burger Day being celebrated on May 28.

Throughout the month, several restaurants and fast food networks, for example, celebrate the date with special promotions, launches and menus. So for those who are planning a trip to Orlando, this is a great opportunity not only to experience the real American burger, but also to discover the various versions it can have!

But if you're thinking you're just gonna find super-calorie, fried, unhealthy options, I have great news: more balanced alternatives, who do not give up the taste or the gastronomic experience. And this is where a very interesting recent search from the site comes in. Hims — an American telemedicine platform focused on health and well-being — which listed the Best burgers in the United States, considering not only the taste but also the nutritional composition.

The Healthiest Burgers in the United States

The website team first analyzed up to five burgers from the permanent menu of the top American fast food networks: McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, SONIC Drive-In, Jack in the Box, Whataburger, Culver’s, Five Guys, Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr., In-N-Out Burger, Shake Shack, Checkers and Rally’s and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

In addition, the study considered several factors, such as:

  • Calorie value
  • Content of saturated fat
  • Amount of protein
  • Sodium
  • Fibers
  • Total fat

And based on these criteria, a ranking with the most “healthy” burgers available in the USA today. This is valuable information for travelers, wants to experience an American classic, but does not intend to give up a slightly more balanced diet.

And the champion was...

The burger that led the ranking was undoubtedly the Shake Shack, considered the healthiest among all analyzed, with three of its four burgers included in the Hims list.

The following is the ratio of the 10 best options according to the research:

Burgers classified by nutritional value

1. Freddy's Double Steakburger (Freddy's Frozen Costard & Steakburgers®)

2. SmokeShack (Shake Shack®®)

3. Avocado Bacon Burger (Shake Shack)®)

4. ShackBurger (Shake Shack®®)

5. Double SONIC Smasher (SONIC Drive-In)®®

6. Freddy's Original Bacon and Cheese Double (Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers®)

7. Double-Double (In-N-Out Burger®®)

8. ButterBurger (Culver's), McDouble (McDonald's), and Triple SONIC Smasher (SONIC Drive-In) – TIED®®®®®®

11. Mushroom & Swiss®)

12. Hamburger (In-N-Out Burger)®)

13. ButterBurger Cheese (Culver's)®®)

14. California Style Double (Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers) and Cheeseburger (In-N-Out Burger) – TIED®®

16. Double ShackBurger (Shake Shack) and Prime Rib Steak Burger (Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers) – TIED®®®

18. Cheesy Bacon SuperSONIC Stack (SONIC Drive-In)®®

19. The Culver's Bacon Deluxe®®)

20. Cheesy Bacon SONIC Stack (SONIC Drive-In)®®

21. The Culver's (Culver's)®®)

22. Big Mac (McDonald’s®®)

23. Son of Baconator (Wendy's®®)

24. Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger™  (Dairy Queen) and Quarter Pounder with Cheese (McDonald’s) – TIED®®®

26. Bacon & Cheese Whataburger  (Whotaburger) and Dave's Single  (Wendy's) – TIED®®®®

28. Shack Stack (Shake Shack®®)

29. Jalapeno & Cheese Whataburger (Whotaburger®®)

30. Hardee's Frisco (Hardee's®®)

31. Whopper (Burger King)®)

32. Whataburger (Whataburger®®)

33. Grilled Cheese Steakburger Double Patty (Freddy's Frozen Costard & Steakburgers®)

34. Double Whopper (Burger King) and FlameThrower Signature Stackburger®®™ (Dairy Queen) – TIED®

36. Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger™ (Jack in the Box®)

37. Garlic Butter Bacon Cheeseburger (SONIC Drive-In)®

38. Double Meat Whataburger (Whataburger®®)

39. Bacon Cheese Deluxe Signature Stackburger™ (Dayy Queen®)

40. Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese (McDonald’s) and Single Western Bacon Cheeseburger (Carl's Jr.) – TIED®®®®

42. Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe (McDonald’s®®)

43. Baconator (Wendy's) and Bacon Burger (Five Guys) – TIED®®®

45. Hamburger (Five Guys)®)

46. Bacon Cheeseburger (Hardee's) and Dave's Double  (Wendy's) – TIED®®®

48. Steakhouse Bacon Whopper (Burger King®®)

49. California Classic Double Cheeseburger (Carl's Jr.®)

50. Single Famous Star (Carl's Jr.®®)

51. Bacon Cheeseburger (Five Guys)®)

52. Triple Smokey BBQ Bacon Buford (Checkers and Rally's)®)

53. Two Cheese Deluxe Signature Stackburger™ (Dayy Queen®)

54. Baconzilla! (Checkers and Rally's®®)

55. Bacon Double Smashed Jack™(Jack in the Box)®)

56. Triple Whopper (Burger King)®)

57. Famous Star (Hardee's®®)

58. Dave's Triple (Wendy's®®)

59. Cheeseburger (Five Guys)®)

60. Double Hardee's Frisco (Hardee's®®)

61. Big Buford (Checkers and Rally's®®)

62. Smoky BBQ Bacon Buford (Checkers and Rally's®)

63. Big Angus Famous Star (Carl's Jr.) and Triple Meat Whataburger (Whataburger®®®®)

65. Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger (Carl's Jr.®®)

66. Super Star (Hardee's®®)

67. Bacon King®)

68. Backyard Bacon Ranch Signature Stackburger™ (Dayy Queen®)

69. Classic Smashed Jack™ (Jack in the Box®)

70. Triple Big Buford (Checkers and Rally's®®)

71. Bacon & Swiss Buttery Smashed Jack™ (Jack in the Box®)

72. Buttery Smashed Jack™ (Jack in the Box®)

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Which burgers with the most protein?

  1. Bacon King (Burger King): 107.4 grams®
  2. Triple Whopper (Burger King): 72.5 grams®
  3. Dave's Triple (Wendy's): 70 grams®®

What about the less protein snacks?

  1. Hamburger (In-N-Out Burger): 16 grams®
  2. ButterBurger (Culver's) and Cheeseburger (In-N-Out Burger): 20 grams ®®®
  3. McDouble (McDonald’s): 22 grams®®

Which burgers with the most calories?

  1. Bacon King (Burger King): 1710 calories®
  2. Triple Whopper (Burger King): 1170 calories®
  3. Dave's Triple (Wendy's): 1160 calories®®

And the ones with the least calories?

  1. Hamburger (In-N-Out Burger): 360 calories®
  2. ButterBurger (Culver's) and McDouble (McDonald's): 390 calories ®®®®
  3. Cheeseburger (In-N-Out Burger): 430 calories®

Which burgers have the most trans fats?

  1. Bacon Double Smashed Jack™ (Jack In the Box) and Dave's Triple (Wendy's): 4.5 grams®
  2. Baconator (Wendy’s), Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger®™ (Jack In the Box), Dave's Double (Wendy's), Double Hardee's Frisco (Hardee's), and Super Star (Hardee's): 3 grams®®®
  3. Bacon King (Burger King): 2.8 grams

And which burgers have less trans fats?

Cheeseburger (In-N-Out Burger), Cheesey Bacon SONIC Stack (SONIC Drive-In), Cheesey Bacon SuperSONIC Stack (SONIC Drive-In), Double-Double (In-N-Out Burger), Hamburger (In-N-Out Burger)
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Which burgers have the most liquid carbohydrates?

  1. Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger (Carl's Jr.): 74 grams®®
  2. Single Western Bacon Cheeseburger (Carl's Jr.): 73 grams®®
  3. Steakhouse Bacon Whopper (Burger King): 60 grams®®

And what isfast food bulges with fewer liquid carbohydrates?

  1. Avocado Bacon Burger and ShackBurger (Shake Shack): 26 grams®®
  2. Double ShackBurger (Shake Shack): 27 grams®®
  3. SmokeShack (Shake Shack): 28 grams®®

Find out where to find these options in Orlando

If you're coming to Orlando, the good news is that many of these networks mentioned in the research are scattered all over the city. Thus, it is very easy to find a unit of Burger King, McDonald’s, Wendy’s or Shake Shack near the main sights — such as International Drive, Disney parks and Universal Studios.

In addition, Orlando has become increasingly prominent for its gastronomic diversity. Thus, the city offers a wide variety of restaurants and cafeterias that cater to the most different food styles. That is, even if you are seeking a more balanced diet during the trip, you do not need to give up a good burger.

You will find from versions handmade, with high quality meat and fresh ingredients as well as vegan burgers, low carb and made with organic ingredients. In other words, there is room for all tastes and lifestyles!

So, when planning your Orlando days, include in the script a break to experience some of these delights. After all, taste the Best burgers in the United States can be a dining experience as unforgettable as visiting a theme park!

* All the information contained here was extracted from the survey conducted by Hims, which you can check in full, on the official website of the company clicking here.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions about Top 10 healthy burgers in America

What should I know about The Healthiest Burgers in the United States?

The website team first analyzed up to five burgers from the permanent menu of the top American fast food networks: McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King, SONIC Drive-In, Jack in the Box, Whataburger, Culver’s, Five Guys, Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr., In-N-Out Burger, Shake Shack, Checkers and Rally’s and Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

What should I know about And the champion was...?

The burger that led the ranking was undoubtedly the Shake Shack, considered the healthiest among all analyzed, with three of its four burgers included in the Hims list.

What should I know about Burgers classified by nutritional value?

1. Freddy's Double Steakburger (Freddy's Frozen Costard & Steakburgers ® )

And which burgers have less trans fats?

Cheeseburger (In-N-Out Burger), Cheesey Bacon SONIC Stack (SONIC Drive-In), Cheesey Bacon SuperSONIC Stack (SONIC Drive-In), Double-Double (In-N-Out Burger), Hamburger (In-N-Out Burger) ®®®®®®®® )

What should I know about Find out where to find these options in Orlando?

If you're coming to Orlando, the good news is that many of these networks mentioned in the research are scattered all over the city. Thus, it is very easy to find a unit of Burger King, McDonald’s, Wendy’s or Shake Shack near the main sights — such as International Drive, Disney parks and Universal Studios.

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