# 4,800 Calorie Burgers Gargantuan 5lb Hamburger Wows Baseball Fans, Clogs Arteries By John Charles | Published 2009-03-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-hamburger-wows-baseball-fans-clogs-arteries References: [news.yahoo](http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090326/ap_on_fe_st/odd_bodacious_burger) An adult male should consume approximately 2,000 calories per day... but that hasn’t stopped The [West Michigan Whitecaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-coast-burger) from offering a whopping 4 pound, 4,800 calorie burger at their [Fifth Third Ballpark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabra-salad-kits). This valve-clogging meat monstrosity is composed of [five patties with cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-burgers) (naturally), a cup of chili, salsa with corn chips (yes, these are on the burger), and a custom made eight sesame seed buns. Fans can have the behemoth burger sliced pizza style to share with pals or, if a cardiac unit is standing by, they can eat it on their own and get a complimentary t-shirt. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gargantuan Food:** Food portions and menu items that are significantly larger than standard are gaining popularity among certain demographics, presenting an opportunity for restaurants to attract these consumers with unique offerings. - **Calorie Counts:** As the public becomes more health-conscious, there is a growing demand for transparency in the amount of calories in food items, and companies that offer lower calorie options or disclose nutritional information may gain a competitive advantage. - **Customization:** Consumers are increasingly looking for opportunities to personalize their food orders, and restaurants that offer a high level of customization, with the option to create excessively large or indulgent meals like the 4,800 calorie burger, can stand out in the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains and casual restaurants may develop unique combination meals that are larger than standard and appeal to certain customers seeking indulgent, shareable experiences. - **Sports and Entertainment:** Venues that host sporting and other entertainment events may differentiate themselves by offering outrageous menu items, such as the 4,800 calorie burger. - **Health and Wellness:** Companies that prioritize transparency and nutritional information, or that develop healthy alternatives to indulgent food items, may attract health-conscious consumers seeking balance and healthier options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese Wrestling QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-body-burger.md) - [Indulgent Seasonal Celebration Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-2324-top.md) - [Cheesy Quad-Patty Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-yeti-super-one-pound-beef-burger.md) - [Cheesy Quad-Patty Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-the-one-pounder.md) - [Upsized QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsized-burger.md) - [Stacked Bacon Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-beast.md) - [Oversized Cost-Conscious QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cali-xl-burger.md) - [QSR Eating Contest Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-pounder-challenge-2025.md) - [Indulgent Halloween Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-monster-burger.md)