Carl’s Jr. Western Bacon Cheeseburger
The Western Bacon cheeseburger from Carl’s Jr. is made with an all-beef patty, two strips of bacon, and melty American cheese. All the fixings sit on top of crispy onion rings and BBQ sauce, then served on a sesame seed bun.
A Single patty Carl’s Jr. Western Bacon Cheeseburger contains:
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, calories, and allergens in the Western Star Cheeseburger with bacon from Carl’s Jr. fast food restaurant.
Bacon Cheeseburger Nutritional Info
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving, measured as one cheeseburger. A single patty option has a net weight of 254 grams. Carl’s Jr. also offers a double Western Bacon burger with cheese.
Use the Daily Value to compare the level of nutrients in food.
% Daily Value
Use the %DV to determine if a food item contains a low (5% or less) or high (20% or more) level of specific nutrients.|
Per cheeseburger |
SINGLE |
DOUBLE |
|
Saturated Fat |
70% |
120% |
|
Sodium |
75% |
89% |
|
Cholesterol |
28% |
50% |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Daily value (%DV) is a measure of how much a specific nutrient in the burger contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard total used by the U.S. FDA for general nutrition guidance).
Calories
Each serving of the Western Bacon Burger delivers 780 calories.
Here is a summary of the number of calories by macronutrient in the standard Western Bacon Cheeseburger and the Double Western.
Calories by Macronutrient
|
Single |
Double | |
|---|---|---|
|
Calories from Fat |
330 |
500 |
|
Calories from Total Carbs |
300 | |
|
Calories from Protein |
150 | |
|
Total Calories |
780 |
1040 |
Approximately 42% of the total calorie are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates deliver about 39% of the total calories and the remaining 20% is from protein.
Carl’s Jr. Western Bacon Cheeseburger
% calories from fat, carbs, and proteinBased on a single.
The breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Carl’s Jr. Calories may vary as a result of how the burger is prepared or due to topping choices.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 780 CALORIES
Total Fat
Each serving of this cheeseburger has 36 grams of total fat, including 14 grams of saturated fat. That is high.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to no more than 10% of total calories.
Saturated Fat
The 14 grams of saturated fat in the Western Bacon Cheeseburger equate to a 70% daily value, which is considered very high. Approximately 125 calories are derived from saturated fat.
Note: Saturated fats are found in processed meats, chocolate candies, gravies, pizza, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
A single cheeseburger contains 1,720 milligrams of sodium. That’s three quarters (75%) of the recommended limit for an entire day.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Cheeseburger
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
780 |
% Daily Value
|
Total Fat |
36g |
46% |
|
Saturated Fat |
14g |
70% |
|
Trans Fat |
1g | |
|
Cholesterol |
85mg |
28% |
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Sodium |
1720mg |
75% |
|
Carbohydrates |
77g |
28% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
4g |
14% |
|
Total Sugars |
16g | |
|
Protein |
16g |
%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.
Allergens
Carl’s Jr.’s single patty cheeseburger with bacon is made with milk, soy, sesame, and wheat.
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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Carl’s Jr.