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.
One serving contains 960 calories, 66 grams dietary fat, 36 grams carbohydrates, and 57 grams protein.
This is a hefty cheeseburger. If you want to learn more about what’s in the food you eat, read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in Wendy’s Baconator cheeseburger.
Baconator Nutrition Facts
Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient in each serving of this cheeseburger contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories.
Let’s start with a review of the calories and quantity of each macronutrient (fat, carbs, and protein).
Calories
One Baconator® Sandwich has a 960 total calories.
Over 60% of the total calories are derived from fat. Carbohydrates deliver approximately 15% of the total calories and the remaining 24% is from protein.
- Fat: 590 calories
- Carbs: 140 calories
- Protein: 230 calories
- Total: 960 calories per serving
The summary above of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Wendy’s. Calories will vary with additional toppings.
Total Fat
Do not overlook the amount of fat in one serving of this bacon cheeseburger. There are 66 grams of total fat, including 27 grams of saturated fat and 3 grams of trans fats. That is high.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
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 Summary
Serving Size 1 Baconator
CALORIES
960TOTAL FAT
66g(84%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
36g(13%DV)
PROTEIN
57g| Saturated Fat | 27g (135%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 155mg (52%DV) |
| Sodium | 1600mg (70%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g (4%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 7g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens in Baconator
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the patty, bacon, hamburger bun, cheese, and condiments.
Beef Patty
Ingredients:Ground Beef and Salt.
Applewood Smoked Bacon
Ingredients:Bacon Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, and Sodium Nitrite.
Premium Hamburger Bun
Ingredients:Enriched Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Ascorbic Acid, (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate (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
Ingredients:Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, 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 contain Calcium Disodium EDTA include the following:
Allergens
The Baconator bacon cheeseburger is made with ingredients that include egg, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat.
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.
Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens: Wendy’s.
