Burger King Whopper
The Burger King Whopper is one of the most popular fast food burgers in the nation (arguably in the world). Over 500 million Whopper sandwiches are sold annually in the US alone.
There are 670 calories, 39 grams of fat, 54 grams of carbohydrates, and 31 grams of protein in this popular hamburger.
BK’s Whopper is made with a 1/4 lb. beef patty, tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise, ketchup, pickles and sliced white onions. It’s served on a toasted sesame seed bun.
Read this guide for an in-depth overview of the calories, nutrition, and allergens in the Whopper.
Burger King Whopper Nutritional Information
Calories and nutrition facts are presented based on a single serving, which is measured as one Whopper.
Daily Value
Daily value indicates the amount of a specific nutrient per serving relative to the recommended daily limit. Use the %DV to compare foods and determine the best option for your dietary goals.
As shown in the chart below, a Whopper is high in saturated fat, dietary cholesterol, and sodium.
Serving size: 1 Whopper
% 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 |
60% |
HIGH |
|
Cholesterol |
28% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
51% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Calories
There are 670 calories in the standard single patty Whopper. Total calories vary for other variations of Burger King’s Whopper, including the Double, the Whopper Jr. and the Texas.
Here is a summary of total calories by type of Whopper.
Calories by Macronutrient
Half or more of the total calories per serving are derived from total fats.
Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient in select types of the Whopper hamburger from Burger King fast food restaurant.
Total Calories (% of total) by Macronutrient
|
Whopper Jr. |
Whopper |
Triple Whopper | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Calories from Fat |
160 (49%) |
350 (52%) |
690 (59%) |
|
Calories from Total Carbs |
120 (36%) |
205 (31%) |
210 (18%) |
|
Calories from Protein |
60 (18%) |
115 (17%) |
570 (23%) |
|
Total Calories |
330 |
670 |
1,170 |
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Burger King. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how the burger is prepared, or due to topping choices.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 670 CALORIES (standard Whopper)
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving: 1 Whopper
Red indicates %DV is high.
|
Calories |
670 |
|
%DV | ||
|
Total Fat |
39g |
50% |
|
Saturated Fat |
12g |
60% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
85mg |
28% |
|
Sodium |
1170mg |
51% |
|
Carbohydrates |
54g |
20% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
3g |
11% |
|
Total Sugars |
13g | |
|
Protein |
31g |
%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.
Fat and Sodium
Daily Value is calculated based on the amount of dietary fats (39g) in one burger, relative to the FDA-recommended daily limit (78g), based on general nutrition guidance for adults.
Review the chart below for a summary of the amount of total fat and saturated fat in three types of Whopper burgers.
A standard Whopper contains 50% of the recommended daily limit of total dietary fats.
Amount of Fat and Daily Value
|
Whopper |
Whopper Jr. |
Triple Whopper | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total Fat |
39g |
18g |
78g |
|
Daily Limit |
78g |
78g |
78g |
|
Daily Value |
50% |
23% |
100% |
|
Saturated Fat |
12g |
5g |
27g |
|
Daily Limit |
20g |
20g |
20g |
|
Daily Value |
60% |
25% |
135% |
Daily Limit and Daily Value per U.S. FDA general adult nutrition guidance based on 2,000 calories.
A standard Whopper has zero trans fat. However, the Double Whopper and Triple Whopper contain up to 1.5 grams trans fat per serving.
Sodium
In addition the fat content, the level of sodium in Burger King’s burger is high. There are 1,170 milligrams of sodium in one serving of the standard Whopper.
That’s over half the total daily limit recommended by the FDA for an individual who consumes about 2,000 calories.
Allergens
A Burger King Whopper is made with ingredients that contain egg, soy, and wheat.
If you have a food allergy, check the Burger King allergen menu and consult with your physician before deciding which food is right for you.
The Whopper is one of the most popular menu items at Burger King. How does it stack up against other high-demand fast food burgers?
Fast Food Hamburgers Nutrition
Use the table below to check and compare the amount of calories, fat, total carbs, and sodium in the Burger King Whopper vs other fast food hamburgers.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Whopper | 670 | 39g | 54g | 31g | 1170mg |
| Wendy’s | Dave’s Single Hamburger | 590 | 37g | 37g | 29g | 1070mg |
| Steak ‘n Shake | Garlic Double Steakburger | 730 | 50g | 33g | 28g | 1340mg |
| Shake Shack | Double Shackburger | 760 | 48g | 27g | 51g | 2280mg |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | 840 | 43g | 39g | 39g | 430mg |
| Wendy’s | Dave’s Double Hamburger | 860 | 58g | 37g | 49g | 1240mg |
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Nutrition facts and allergens source: Burger King. Burger image courtesy of Burger King fast food restaurant. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.