Wendy’s Baconator Cheeseburger: 960 Calories
This is the ultimate bacon cheeseburger. Wendy’s Baconator® sandwich combines 1/2 pound of fresh beef with American cheese and six pieces of Applewood smoked bacon. The standard serving also includes a simple combination of ketchup and mayonnaise.
This is a hefty cheeseburger. If you want to learn more about what’s in the food you eat, read this post. We provide a complete overview of the calories, nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in Wendy’s Baconator cheeseburger.
Calories and Nutrition Facts
Let’s start with a review of the calories and quantity of each macronutrient (fat, carbs, and protein).
Calories
One Baconator® Sandwich has 960 calories. Nearly 62% of those calories are from fat. Carbohydrates deliver approximately 20% of the total calories and the remaining 18% is from protein.
- Fat: 590 calories
- Carbs: 145 calories
- Protein: 225 calories
- Total: 960 calories per serving
The caloric breakout by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label sourced from the restaurant. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Total Fat
Please do not overlook the amount of fat in one serving of this bacon cheeseburger. There are 66 grams of fat, including 27 grams of saturated fat and 3 grams of trans fats.
Cholesterol
Note that the cholesterol and sodium content in one serving is high. One Baconator has 155 milligrams of cholesterol, about half of the total limit recommended by the FDA for an entire day.
Sodium
In addition, there are 1,540 milligrams of sodium in a single serving, which is nearly 70% of the daily value.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients and Allergens
Wendy’s Baconator Sandwich Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the patty, bacon, hamburger bun, cheese, and condiments.
Beef Patty
The patties are made with Ground Beef and Salt.
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Bacon Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, and Sodium Nitrite.
Premium Hamburger Bun
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, and contains less than 2% of the following: Ascorbic Acid, (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (as a preservative), Calcium Sulfate, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Corn Starch, Dextrose, Enzymes, Maltodextrins, Modified Food Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Salt, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate (SSL), Starch, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Oil, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Fava Bean), Wheat Dextrose, Wheat Flour, Wheat Gluten, Wheat Maltodextrins, and Sesame Flour.
American Cheese
Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, and contains 2% or less of the following: Apocarotenal and Beta Carotene (color), Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (preservative), and Soy Lecithin.
Condiments
What is Calcium Disodium EDTA?
This odorless crystalline powder has a slight salty flavor. As a food additive, it’s used to preserve flavor, color and texture, and to increase the shelf life of foods. It binds to metals to prevent discoloration or a reduction in flavor.
Calcium Disodium EDTA is often found in sauces and salad dressings, mayonnaise, canned carbonated soft drinks, canned vegetables, and pickled vegetables.
Wendy’s uses Calcium Disodium EDTA in the mayonnaise that’s served on the Baconator.
Other fast food menu items that list Calcium Disodium EDTA in the ingredients include:
Allergens
The Baconator bacon cheeseburger is made with ingredients that include egg, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat.
Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens: Wendy’s.
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.
