Five Guys Little Burger vs Regular: What Is the Difference?
Quick answer
- A Five Guys regular burger has two beef patties. A Little burger has one.
- A Cheeseburger is about $12.09 and 980 calories. A Little Cheeseburger is about $8.69 and 610 calories.
- Both come with the same free toppings and the same bun.
- A Little burger is still about the size of a regular burger at most other chains.
The Five Guys menu confuses a lot of first-time visitors. A plain “Hamburger” at Five Guys is actually a double, and the single-patty version is called a Little Hamburger. Here is how they compare.
Little vs regular at a glance
| Burger | Patties | Typical price | Calories* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburger | 2 | About $10.99 | 840 |
| Little Hamburger | 1 | About $7.59 | 540 |
| Cheeseburger | 2 | About $12.09 | 980 |
| Little Cheeseburger | 1 | About $8.69 | 610 |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 2 | About $13.99 | 1,060 |
| Little Bacon Cheeseburger | 1 | About $10.59 | 690 |
*Calories are for the bun, patties, cheese and bacon, worked out from the Five Guys nutrition guide. Toppings like mayo add more.
How much smaller is a Little burger?
Each Five Guys patty adds roughly 300 calories. Taking one patty off saves about $3.40 and 300 to 370 calories. The bun and toppings stay the same, so a Little burger still feels like a full meal for most people.
Which should you order?
- Pick a Little burger if you also want fries, or if you want a normal-size burger.
- Pick a regular if you are very hungry or skipping fries.
- Share fries either way. A regular fry has about 953 calories and easily feeds two.
Money-saving tip
A Little Cheeseburger with a shared regular fries and water is one of the more affordable ways to eat at Five Guys, at roughly $11 to $12 per person for two people.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Little burger and a regular at Five Guys?
A regular Five Guys burger has two patties and a Little burger has one. Toppings and bun are the same.
How much is a Little Cheeseburger at Five Guys?
A Little Cheeseburger costs about $8.69, compared with about $12.09 for a regular Cheeseburger.
How many calories are in a Five Guys Little Hamburger?
A Little Hamburger has about 540 calories before toppings.
Is a Five Guys Little burger big enough?
For most people, yes. A Little burger is about the size of a regular burger at many other chains.
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