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Healthiest Burgers

Summer grillers, rejoice: Juicy red meat need not be a guilty pleasure. From In-N-Out’s bunless favorite to a 250-calorie McDonald’s offering, The Daily Beast ranks the best of the burgers.

Published Aug. 25 2010 12:00PM EDT

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---in-out-hamburger-w-onion-protein-style_fr5shj — SanFranAnnie

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---in-out-hamburger-w-onion-protein-style_biqdau — In-N-Out Burger

Calories: 240
Saturated fat (g): 4
Sodium (mg): 370
Carbohydrates (g): 11
SanFranAnnie

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---burger-kings-hamburger_qf5gkj — Burger King

Calories: 260
Saturated fat (g): 4
Sodium (mg): 520
Carbohydrates (g): 27

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---steak-n-shake-single-steakburger_qw6zv6 — Steak ‘n Shake

Calories: 280
Saturated fat (g): 4.5
Sodium (mg): 310
Carbohydrates (g): 30

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---mcdonalds-hamburger_u2mftg — McDonald’s

Calories: 250
Saturated fat (g): 3.5
Sodium (mg): 520
Carbohydrates (g): 31

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---jacks-hamburger_qntbad — Jack’s

Calories: 340
Saturated fat (g): 5
Sodium (mg): 510
Carbohydrates (g): 31

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---jack-in-the-boxs-hamburger_ykoitd — Jack in the Box

Calories: 290
Saturated fat (g): 4.5
Sodium (mg): 570
Carbohydrates (g): 32

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---burger-kings-cheeseburger_fiqidy — Burger King

Calories: 310
Saturated fat (g): 7
Sodium (mg): 740
Carbohydrates (g): 28

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---steak-n-shake-single-steakburger-wcheese_cmmxgg — Steak ‘n Shake

Calories: 330
Saturated fat (g): 7
Sodium (mg): 570
Carbohydrates (g): 31

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---checkers-chili-cheeseburger_y7g1vd — Checkers

Calories: 320
Saturated fat (g): 8
Sodium (mg): 620
Carbohydrates (g): 30

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---in-out-cheeseburger-w-onion-protein-style_rp477a — In-N-Out Burger

Calories: 330
Saturated fat (g): 9
Sodium (mg): 720
Carbohydrates (g): 11

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---jacks-cheeseburger_tzojbj — Jack’s

Calories: 380
Saturated fat (g): 7
Sodium (mg): 680
Carbohydrates (g): 31

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---mcdonalds-cheeseburger_hmce0p — McDonald’s

Calories: 300
Saturated fat (g): 6
Sodium (mg): 750
Carbohydrates (g): 33

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---jack-in-the-box-cheeseburger_reuu74 — Jack in the Box

Calories: 330
Saturated fat (g): 7
Sodium (mg): 770
Carbohydrates (g): 32

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---culvers-butter-burger-single_vnjxen — Culver’s

Calories: 346
Saturated fat (g): 5
Sodium (mg): 700
Carbohydrates (g): 35

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---wendys-double-stacker_q4ppcl — Wendy’s

Calories: 360
Saturated fat (g): 8
Sodium (mg): 840
Carbohydrates (g): 27

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---dairy-queens-original-hamburger_ufbm5j — Dairy Queen

Calories: 350
Saturated fat (g): 7
Sodium (mg): 680
Carbohydrates (g): 33

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---checkers-checkerburger_kiyu0u — Checkers

Calories: 390
Saturated fat (g): 8
Sodium (mg): 680
Carbohydrates (g): 32

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---burger-kings-rodeo-cheeseburger_gybs3q — Burger King

Calories: 350
Saturated fat (g): 7
Sodium (mg): 600
Carbohydrates (g): 37

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---culvers-wisconsin-swiss-melt_l9limq — Culver’s

Calories: 403
Saturated fat (g): 9
Sodium (mg): 575
Carbohydrates (g): 33

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---burger-kings-buck-double_chf9cy — Burger King

Calories: 410
Saturated fat (g): 10
Sodium (mg): 770
Carbohydrates (g): 28

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---culvers-mushroom-swiss_ruoxen — Calories: 431
Saturated fat (g): 9
Sodium (mg): 551
Carbohydrates (g): 33

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---mcdonalds-quarter-pounder_wjump6 — McDonald’s

Calories: 410
Saturated fat (g): 7
Sodium (mg): 730
Carbohydrates (g): 37

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---culvers-sourdough-melt_vkbah0 — Culver’s

Calories: 413
Saturated fat (g): 10
Sodium (mg): 600
Carbohydrates (g): 33

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---mcdonalds-mcdouble_qgpehs — McDonald’s

Calories: 390
Saturated fat (g): 8
Sodium (mg): 920
Carbohydrates (g): 33

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---hardees-13-lb-low-carb-thickburger_n0k0ea — Hardee’s

Calories: 420
Saturated fat (g): 12
Sodium (mg): 1,010
Carbohydrates (g): 5

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---steak-n-shake-cheesy-cheddar-steakburger_bsvjpt — Shake ‘n Shake

Calories: 480
Saturated fat (g): 12
Sodium (mg): 630
Carbohydrates (g): 32

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---mcdonalds-big-n-tasty_wde7lx — McDonald’s

Calories: 460
Saturated fat (g): 9
Sodium (mg): 720
Carbohydrates (g): 37

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---dairy-queen-original-cheeseburger_xx4eqs — Dairy Queen

Calories: 400
Saturated fat (g): 9
Sodium (mg): 920
Carbohydrates (g): 34

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---steak-n-shake-steakburger_hyzysn — Steak ‘n Shake

Calories: 480
Saturated fat (g): 12
Sodium (mg): 740
Carbohydrates (g): 31

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---bob-evans-burger_kjgsmx — Bob Evans

Calories: 542
Saturated fat (g): 8
Sodium (mg): 776
Carbohydrates (g): 34

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---hardees-double-cheeseburger_po0x8r — Hardee’s

Calories: 530
Saturated fat (g): 6
Sodium (mg): 1,070
Carbohydrates (g): 34

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---jacks-big-jack_rfnr86 — Jack’s

Calories: 530
Saturated fat (g): 9
Sodium (mg): 830
Carbohydrates (g): 35

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---dairy-queen-classic-grill-burger_jxbblu — Dairy Queen

Calories: 470
Saturated fat (g): 8
Sodium (mg): 950
Carbohydrates (g): 42

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---wendys-single_ebsqxr — Wendy’s

Calories: 470
Saturated fat (g): 8
Sodium (mg): 970
Carbohydrates (g): 43

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---checkers-cheese-champ_n65xds — Checkers

Calories: 460
Saturated fat (g): 9
Sodium (mg): 970
Carbohydrates (g): 40

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---dairy-queen-original-double-hamburger_ws9a7p — Dairy Queen

Calories: 540
Saturated fat (g): 13
Sodium (mg): 740
Carbohydrates (g): 33

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---burger-king-whopper_moqpb7 — Burger King

Calories: 520
Saturated fat (g): 9
Sodium (mg): 880
Carbohydrates (g): 51

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---culvers-butter-burger-bacon_vkgnpa — Culver’s

Calories: 541
Saturated fat (g): 13
Sodium (mg): 1,015
Carbohydrates (g): 31

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---sonic-sonic-burger-with-mustard_yvtgam — Sonic Drive-In

Calories: 560
Saturated fat (g): 9
Sodium (mg): 750
Carbohydrates (g): 54

galleries/2010/08/25/healthiest-burgers/healthiest-burgers---carls-jr-hamburger_iwdoiy — Carl’s Jr.

Calories: 460
Saturated fat (g): 8
Sodium (mg): 1,090
Carbohydrates (g): 54

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