Calories in 3 Oz Hamburger Patty

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Three ounces is the sweet spot for a single serving of protein. It’s about the size of a deck of cards, or the palm of your hand if you’re not a giant. Go ahead, look at your hand—yep, that’s it. Restaurants often serve patties that are 4 to 6 ounces, so if you’re eating out, you’re probably getting double the calories without noticing.

Here’s a side comment: weigh your patty once. Just once. You’ll be shocked at how small 3 oz actually looks. I did it, and let’s just say my “generous handful” was actually two servings. Ouch.

Cooking Method Matters, Too

Grilling or pan-frying? Drain the fat. If you cook a 80/20 patty and pour off the grease, you can drop the calorie count by about 20 to 30 calories. Not life-changing, but hey, that’s five minutes of walking you just saved. Baking or air-frying keeps even more fat in the patty, so you might end up closer to the higher end of the range.

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And please, don’t press down on the patty with a spatula while it cooks. You’re squeezing out the juice, not just the calories. Flavor is worth more than a 10-calorie difference. Trust me.