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Bacon and Cheese Whataburger

Cheeseburger with bacon from Whataburger with text '750 calories'

This cheeseburger on the Whataburger menu is made with a 100% beef patty, American cheese, and three slices of bacon. It’s topped with lettuce, tomato, diced onions and mustard and served on a large toasted 5″ bun.

One bacon and cheese Whataburger has 750 calories, 37 grams dietary fat, 62 grams carbohydrates, 39 grams protein, and over 1,900 milligrams of sodium.

Read this guide to discover more about the nutritional information, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the Whataburger with bacon and cheese.

Whataburger with Bacon Nutrition Info

The nutritional information in this guide is based on a single cheeseburger with a net serving weight of 354 grams.

Nutrition Info

750 Calories

Serving 1 Burger

% Daily Value

Saturated Fat

70%

HIGH

Sodium

83%

HIGH

Total Sugars

12g

med

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

A single Bacon & Cheese Whataburger® has a total of 750 calories.

Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in one serving of the cheeseburger:

  • 330 calories from fat
  • 255 calories from total carbs
  • 165 calories from protein

The highest proportion of total calories is derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates make up approximately 34% of total calories and the remaining 22% is from protein.

Bacon & Cheese Whataburger

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
Calories
fat
44%
carbohydrates
34%
Protein
22%

Calories per macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on nutrition facts information provided by Whataburger fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary as a result of how the burger is prepared and/or due to any additional toppings.

Total Fat

Each cheeseburger with bacon contains 37 grams of total fat, including 14 grams of saturated fat. That is high.

According to the FDA, a nutrient that contributes a 20% or greater daily value per serving is considered high.

The amount of dietary fats in this burger exceeds that threshold with a 47% daily value. Moreover, the amount of saturated fat has a 70% DV (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

  • 330 calories from dietary fats (44% of total calories)
  • 125 calories from saturated fat
  • 1 gram trans fat

Sodium

The amount of sodium per serving is considered high. One sandwich contains 1,910 milligrams of sodium, which is an 80% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet).

  • 1,910mg sodium per serving is high

Check the sodium level in a Burger King Hamburger.

Total Fat

Please take note of the amount of fat in this cheeseburger. One serving contains 37 grams of total fat, including 14 grams of saturated fat.

That’s 70% of the FDA-recommended limit of saturated fat for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

  • 14g saturated fat per serving

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Bacon Cheeseburger

Amount per serving

Calories

750

% Daily Value

Red indicates a high %DV.

Total Fat

37g

47%

Saturated Fat

14g

70%

Trans Fat

1g

Cholesterol

80mg

27%

Sodium

1910mg

83%

Carbohydrates

62g

23%

Dietary Fiber

4g

14%

Total Sugars

12g

Protein

39g

%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

What’s Included in a Whatameal

Although this cheeseburger is a hearty meal on its own, if you’re feeling a bit hungrier, you can opt for the Bacon & Cheese Whatameal®.  It’s about $3.00 more than the price of the sandwich alone, and includes a side of fries and a medium drink.

Cheeseburger with bacon from Whataburger with text '750 calories'
There are 750 calories in one bacon & cheese Whataburger®.

Bacon Cheeseburger Ingredients and Allergens

  • Contains preservative sorbic acid.

Ingredients

Here is the list of ingredients used to make a Whataburger® cheeseburger with bacon, listed by major product, including the bun, hamburger patty, cheese, bacon, and condiments.

Ingredients in beef patty:USDA inspected 100% ground beef

Ingredients in large white bun:Unbleached Enriched Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Dough Conditioners, monocalcium phosphate, sesame flour, soy lecithin, and calcium propionate (to retard spoilage).

  • Unbleached Enriched Flour includes wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.
  • Dough Conditioners are made with one or more of the following ingredients: contains one or more of the following: sodium stearoyl lactylate, calcium stearoyl lactylate, monoglycerides, mono- and diglycerides, distilled monoglycerides, calcium peroxide, calcium iodate, DATEM, ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides, enzymes, and/or ascorbic acid.
  • According to Whataburger, the hamburger bun contains a bioengineered food ingredient.

Ingredients in bun oil:Liquid and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Beta-Carotene (color), TBHQ and citric acid added to protect flavor, Dimethylpolysiloxane, an anti-foaming agent added.

Ingredients in bacon:Bacon cured with water, Salt, Sugar, Natural Smoke Flavor, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite

Ingredients in American cheese:Cultured Milk and Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Artificial Color, Acetic Acid, Enzymes, and Soy Lecithin.

Spices, Toppings and Condiments

Here is the list of ingredients in each of the toppings and condiments used to prepare Whataburger’s cheeseburger with bacon.

  • Special Seasoning: Salt (yellow prussiate of soda added) and Pepper.
  • Iceberg Lettuce: U.S. No. 1 crisphead (Iceberg) lettuce.
  • Tomato: U.S. No. 1 Tomatoes Coated with Vegetable-, Petroleum-, Beeswax-, and/or Shellack-Based Wax or Resin.
  • Pickles: Sliced Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Alum, Calcium Chloride, Natural Flavoring, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (preservatives), Oleoresin Turmeric & Yellow #5 (colors), Polysorbate 80 (emulsifier).
  • Diced Onions: Diced, U.S. Jumbo Yellow Onions.
  • Mustard: Water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Garlic, Oleoresin Paprika (color).

What is Sodium Citrate?

Sodium citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid. It’s a mild alkali that is often used to regulate acidity during the production of certain foods.

This additive is also used as an emulsifier for oils. For example, it prevents cheese from becoming greasy when melted. It works because the sodium acts as a substitute for the calcium that would otherwise help the cheese proteins bind.

Sodium citrate acts as an emulsifier to hold the fat and water together, resulting in a smooth melted cheese without lumps. This is why sodium citrate is added to cheese sauces, fondues, ice cream, and other foods.

The additive is an ingredient in the American Cheese on the Bacon & Cheese Whataburger. It’s also included in the following processed foods and fast food menu items:

Allergens

The ingredients in this cheeseburger include milk, sesame, soy, wheat and gluten.


Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Whataburger

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