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Best first order

Hamburger

542 cal·23g protein·26g fat·8g sugar
TinyRich/heavyEasy proteinSnacky

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Fried items, creamy sauces, and bigger portions can make this feel heavier fast.

How to order: Order the plain Hamburger when you want the simplest bun-and-patty build from the official Five Guys component chart.

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  • Portion creep: Keep the order simple and stop at comfortable instead of finishing by default.

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Bunless Burger Patty

302 cal·16g protein·17g fat
SmallGentleLight protein

Best for: Good when speed matters more than studying the menu.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Order a burger patty without the bun for the leanest Five Guys protein-only option in this rebuild.

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Bacon Cheeseburger

682 cal·32g protein·38g fat·8g sugar
TinyRich/heavyProtein-forward

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Fried items, creamy sauces, and bigger portions can make this feel heavier fast.

How to order: Order the Bacon Cheeseburger when you want the heaviest official burger build in this Five Guys rebuild.

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Cheeseburger

612 cal·27g protein·32g fat·8g sugar
TinyRich/heavyEasy protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Fried items, creamy sauces, and bigger portions can make this feel heavier fast.

How to order: Order the Cheeseburger when you want a slightly higher-protein burger built from the official patty, bun, and cheese components.

Higher fiber

Little Five Guys Style Fries

526 cal·8g protein·23g fat·8g fiber
TinyNausea watchNot enough protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Higher fat can sneak up on you even when the order looks simple.

How to order: Order the Little Five Guys Style fries when you want the standard smaller fry portion from the official guide.

Higher fiber

Little Cajun Style Fries

540 cal·8g protein·28g fat·8g fiber
TinyRich/heavyNot enough protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Fried items, creamy sauces, and bigger portions can make this feel heavier fast.

How to order: Order the Little Cajun Style fries if you want the seasoned smaller fry portion from the official Five Guys guide.

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Hot Dog

520 cal·18g protein·35g fat·8g sugar
TinyRich/heavyLight protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Fried items, creamy sauces, and bigger portions can make this feel heavier fast.

How to order: Order the plain Hot Dog when you want a direct bun-and-dog build from the official Five Guys component chart.

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