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Wendy’s Baconator Cheeseburger: 960 Calories

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 cheeseburger contains

  • 960 calories
  • 66 grams dietary fat
  • 36 grams carbohydrates
  • 57 grams 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.

Calories

960

% Daily Value

saturated fat

135%

VERY HIGH

sodium

70%

HIGH

TOTAL sugars

7g

LOW

%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet

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. Dietary fats, including saturated fat and trans fats, contribute the most calories.

Here is a summary of the number of calories from fat, carbs, and protein:

  • 590 calories from dietary fats
  • 140 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.

% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein

Calories
fat
61%
carbohydrates
15%
Protein
24%

ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 960 CALORIES

  • Run 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Play Tennis 2 hours
  • Play Golf (carry clubs) 2 hours 30 minutes

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

  • 590 calories from dietary fats (61% of total calories)
  • 245 calories from saturated fat
  • 3 grams trans fatty acids

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 1,600 milligrams of sodium in a single serving, which equates to a 70% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Cheeseburger

Amount per serving

Calories

960

% Daily Value

Total Fat

66g

Saturated Fat

27g

Trans Fat

3g

Cholesterol

155mg

Sodium

1600mg

Carbohydrates

36g

13%

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.

  • Amount of saturated fat in a Baconator exceeds the recommended daily limit
Baconator cheeseburger from Wendy's with text '960 calories'.
One Baconator has 960 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.

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, 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.

  • Enriched Flour is made with wheat flour and malted barley flour and enriched with niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.

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

  • 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.

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 two patty 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.

  • Baconator cheeseburger image courtesy of Wendy’s. Design by Nutrition & Ingredients.

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