Bacon & Cheese Whataburger

Whataburger cheeseburger with bacon 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, and 39 grams protein.

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

Bacon Cheeseburger Nutritional Information

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

Daily Value

Daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Use %DV to compare foods and select the best menu items for your diet plan.

As shown in the chart below, a Bacon & Cheese Whataburger is high in saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, and sodium.

Serving size: 1 Bacon Cheeseburger

% DAILY VALUE

Use %DV to determine if the level of nutrients in a food is low (5% or less) or high (20% or more).

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

70%

Cholesterol

27%

Sodium

83%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 750 calories in Whataburger’s Bacon & Cheese Burger.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 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
CALORIES FROM fat
44%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
34%
CALORIES FROM 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.

Whataburger bacon cheeseburger with chart listing number of calories by macronutrient.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 750 CALORIES

  • Run 1 hour
  • Golf (with cart) 3 hours
  • Walk 4 hours

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per 1 Bacon Cheeseburger

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

750

%DV

Total Fat

37g

Saturated Fat

14g

Trans Fat

1g

Cholesterol

80mg

Sodium

1910mg

Carbohydrates

62g

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.

Total Fat

Whataburger’s cheeseburger topped with bacon contains 37 grams of total fat, including 14 grams of saturated fat. That is high.

According to the FDA, saturated fat is a nutrient to get less of.

The amount of dietary fats in this burger equates to nearly half of the recommended limit for an entire day. Moreover, the amount of saturated fat has a 70% DV (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

SUMMARY OF 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

Continue learning about fast food nutrition. Check the sodium level in a Burger King Hamburger.

Whataburger cheeseburger with bacon with text "750 calories."
There are 750 calories in one bacon & cheese Whataburger.

Bacon Cheeseburger Ingredients and Allergens

  • According to Whataburger, the hamburger bun contains a bioengineered food ingredient
  • Contains preservative sorbic acid

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

Beef Patty

USDA inspected 100% ground beef

Bun

Unbleached Enriched Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Dough Conditioners, monocalcium phosphate, sesame flour, soy lecithin, 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.

Bun Oil

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

Bacon

Bacon cured with water, Salt, Sugar, Natural Smoke Flavor, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite

American Cheese

Cultured Milk and Skim Milk, Water, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Artificial Color, Acetic Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin

Spices, Toppings, Condiments

  • 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).

Sodium citrate, a mild alkali sodium salt of citric acid is often used to regulate acidity or as an emulsifier in processed foods.

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

Allergens

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

Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.

Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Whataburger. Burger product image courtesy of Whataburger. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition reports.

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