Decision Guide

Five Guys Little vs Regular: Patties, Calories, Portions & Which to Choose

A structural, calorie, and cost comparison of Little vs Regular Five Guys burgers, with practical guidance for common ordering scenarios.

Quick answer: The difference between Little and Regular at Five Guys is patty count: Little burgers have one patty, Regular burgers have two. That single difference drives most of the calorie gap between sizes, while toppings, bun, and price behavior (varying by location) stay the same across both.

Smaller single-patty burger beside a larger double-patty burger

Side-by-side comparison

LittleRegular
Patty count1 patty2 patties
Hamburger calories540840
Cheeseburger calories610980
Bacon Burger calories620920
Bacon Cheeseburger calories6901,060
Best suited forSmaller appetites, or ordering alongside sidesBigger appetites, or as a standalone meal
Price behaviorVaries by location, but generally cheaper than RegularVaries by location, but generally more expensive than Little

Calories vary by burger type and toppings; figures above are Five Guys’ published totals for each build before extra toppings. Source: official Five Guys burger menu.

Why the calorie gap isn’t identical across builds

The calorie difference between Little and Regular isn’t a flat number — it’s roughly 300 calories for a plain Hamburger (540 to 840) but only about 370 calories for a Bacon Cheeseburger (690 to 1,060), because the second patty is the same regardless of build, but bacon and cheese calories stack on top of it. If you’re specifically watching calories, see our full calories guide for exact swaps.

Practical scenarios

  • Ordering a burger, fries, and a shake: most people find a Little burger plus a Little or Regular fry filling enough — a Regular burger on top of fries and a shake is a large amount of food.
  • Ordering just a burger with nothing else: a Regular burger is the more common choice for an average adult appetite.
  • Wanting bacon and cheese without the full calorie load: a Little Bacon Cheeseburger (690 Cal) gets you both toppings at roughly two-thirds the calories of a Regular Bacon Cheeseburger (1,060 Cal).
  • Feeding a mixed group with different appetites: ordering a mix of Little and Regular burgers is generally more practical than assuming one size fits everyone — see our family ordering guide.

Cost behavior

Five Guys doesn’t publish a nationwide price list, but as a general pattern, Little burgers cost less than their Regular counterparts at the same restaurant, since they use one patty instead of two. The exact difference depends entirely on your local menu — see our prices guide for how to check it.

FAQ

How many patties are in a Little burger vs a Regular burger?+
A Little burger has one patty; a Regular burger has two. This applies across all four burger builds — Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Bacon Burger, and Bacon Cheeseburger.
Is a Little burger enough for one meal?+
For many people, yes, especially alongside fries or a shake. Five Guys doesn’t publish a recommendation either way — it depends on your appetite and what else you’re ordering.
Does Little vs Regular affect the price the same way everywhere?+
The direction is consistent — Little is generally cheaper than Regular at the same restaurant — but the exact price difference varies by location, since Five Guys does not publish nationwide pricing.
Which size has better value?+
Value depends on what you’re optimizing for. Little burgers cost less per item; Regular burgers deliver more food per transaction (avoiding two separate Little orders). Neither is objectively better — it depends on your appetite and budget.

Source & Verification

Last checked: September 13, 2026

Primary source: Official Five Guys burger menu (fiveguys.com/menu/burgers/)

Nutrition source: Official Five Guys Nutrition & Allergen Guide, where applicable

Price note: Prices vary by location and are not published nationwide by Five Guys.

This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Five Guys Enterprises, LLC.