Burger King Whopper

A Burger King Whopper with text '670 calories'.

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 burger with text list of macronutrients.

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.

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%

Cholesterol

28%

Sodium

51%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories in Whopper

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.

  • A Whopper Jr. has 330 calories
  • A BBQ Bacon Whopper Jr. has 390 calories
  • A Double Whopper Jr. has about 445 calories
  • A plant-based Impossible Whopper has 630 calories
  • A regular Whopper has 670 calories
  • A Dragon Flame-Grilled Whopper has 870 calories
  • A Double Whopper has 920 calories
  • A Texas Double Whopper has 1,090 calories
  • A Triple Whopper has 1,170 calories

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

Whopper Jr.

Triple Whopper

Calories from Fat

350 (52%)

160 (49%)

690 (59%)

Calories from Total Carbs

205 (31%)

120 (36%)

210 (18%)

Calories from Protein

115 (17%)

60 (18%)

570 (23%)

Total Calories

670

330

1,170

  • More than half of the total calories in a Whopper are derived from total fats
  • Protein contributes the fewest calories, about 18%, in the Whopper and Whopper Jr.
  • A Triple Whopper contains a staggering 690 calories from fat and 570 calories from protein.

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)

  • Run 1 hour
  • Walk 3 hours 40 minutes
  • Play Golf (with cart) 2 hours 40 minutes

Fat

Review the chart below for a summary of the amount of total fat and saturated fat in three types of Whopper burgers. The Daily Value is calculated based on the amount of fat (38g) relative to the recommended daily limit (78g).

Amount of Fat and Daily Value

Total Fat

39g

18g

78g

Daily Limit

78g

78g

78g

Daily Value

Saturated Fat

12g

5g

27g

Daily Limit

20g

20g

20g

Daily Value

Daily Limit and Daily Value per U.S. FDA general adult nutrition guidance based on 2,000 calories.

  • A regular Whopper is high in total fats and saturated fats.
  • Even the smaller Whopper Jr. has a high amount of dietary fats.
  • 27 grams saturated fat in Triple Whopper exceeds recommended limit (20 grams).

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.

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving: 1 Whopper

Red indicates %DV is high.

Calories

670

%DV

Total Fat

39g

Saturated Fat

12g

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

85mg

Sodium

1170mg

Carbohydrates

54g

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.

  • 110 calories from 12g saturated fat
A Burger King Whopper with text '670 calories'.
One BK whopper has 670 calories.

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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.

Whopper vs. Other Fast Food Hamburgers

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 Comparison

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.

RestaurantMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Burger KingWhopper67039g54g31g1170mg
Wendy’sDave’s Single Hamburger59037g37g29g1070mg
Steak ‘n ShakeGarlic Double Steakburger73050g33g28g1340mg
Shake ShackDouble Shackburger76048g27g51g2280mg
Five GuysHamburger84043g39g39g430mg
Wendy’sDave’s Double Hamburger86058g37g49g1240mg

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

Nutrition facts and allergens source: Burger King.

  • Burger image courtesy of Burger King.
  • Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.

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