Wendy’s Baconator Cheeseburger

Baconator cheeseburger from Wendy's with text '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 of the double-patty bacon cheeseburger contains 930 calories, 63 grams of fat, 34 grams of carbohydrates, and 57 grams of protein.

This is a hefty cheeseburger. Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in Wendy’s Baconator cheeseburger.

Learn more about what’s in that food and make informed decisions about your diet.

Wendy’s Baconator Nutritional Information

Nutritional information in this guide is based on one cheeseburger.

Daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient in each serving of this cheeseburger contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories. Use %DV to compare foods and balance choices for your diet plan.

As shown in the chart below, a Baconator is high in saturated fat, sodium, and dietary cholesterol.

Serving size: 1 Burger

% 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

130%

Sodium

65%

Cholesterol

50%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 930 calories in a Baconator Sandwich. Dietary fats contribute the most calories.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 565 calories from fat
  • 135 calories from total carbs
  • 230 calories from protein

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.

Wendy’s Baconator

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
CALORIES FROM fat
61%
CALORIES FROM CARBS
15%
CALORIES FROM Protein
24%

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.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 930 CALORIES

  • Run 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Play Tennis 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Golf (carry clubs) 2 hours 25 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Total Fat

Do not overlook the amount of fat in one serving of this bacon cheeseburger. There are 63 grams of total fat, including 26 grams of saturated fat and 3 grams of trans fats. That is high.

SUMMARY OF FAT PER SERVING

  • 565 calories from dietary fats
  • 61% of total calories
  • 235 calories from saturated fat
  • 3 grams trans fat

Cholesterol

Note that the amount of dietary cholesterol 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 1,500 milligrams of sodium in a single serving, which equates to a 65% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Nutrition Facts

Amount per Serving of 1 Cheeseburger

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

930

%DV

Total Fat

63g

Saturated Fat

26g

Trans Fat

3g

Cholesterol

150mg

Sodium

1500mg

Carbohydrates

34g

12%

Dietary Fiber

1g

4%

Total Sugars

7g

Protein

57g

%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.

Baconator cheeseburger from Wendy's with text '960 calories'.
One Baconator has 930 calories.
  • YOU SHOULD KNOW

The Baconator delivers a significant portion of daily recommended nutrients. If you’re craving the same bacon and cheese flavor, but prefer a smaller portion, try the Son of a Baconator.

Compare nutrition facts in an Au Bon Pain Extra Bacon BLT.

Ingredients and Allergens in Baconator

  • Hamburger bun contains pea protein and high fructose corn syrup
  • Cheeseburger contains preservatives calcium propionate and sorbic acid.

Here are the ingredients in the patty, bacon, hamburger bun, cheese, and condiments.

Ingredients

Beef Patty

Ground Beef, Salt

Applewood Smoked Bacon

Bacon Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite

American Cheese

Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Apocarotenal and Beta Carotene (color), Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (preservative), Soy Lecithin

Hamburger Bun

Enriched Flour (wheat flour and malted barley flour and enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Ascorbic Acid, (Vitamin C), Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Propionate, 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, Sesame Flour

Condiments

  • Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks, Corn Syrup, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Mustard Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA (protects flavor).
  • Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Spices, Onion Powder.

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.

Allergens

The two patty bacon cheeseburger is made with ingredients that include egg, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat.

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

Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens: Wendy’s. Baconator cheeseburger image courtesy of Wendy’s. Original design by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of fast food nutrition research reports.

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