Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger Nutrition and Ingredients
Made with fresh beef, the Jr. Hamburger is topped with pickles, onion, ketchup and mustard, and served on a toasted bun.
One Jr. Hamburger from Wendy’s contains:
Read this guide for a detailed overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the Jr. Hamburger from Wendy’s fast food restaurant.
Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger Nutritional Information
Nutritional information in this guide is based on a single serving measured as a Jr. Hamburger.
Nutrition Info
250 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
20% |
HIGH |
|
Sodium |
19% |
MED |
|
Total Sugars |
5g |
LOW |
Calories
There are 250 calories in one serving. Here is a summary of the calories in one hamburger derived from fat, carbs, and protein:
Calories are derived in part from 25 grams of carbohydrates, which make up 40% of the total calories. Dietary fat also contributes about 40% of the total calories. The remaining 20% is from protein.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and Protein
The summary of calories by macronutrient above is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Wendy’s.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 250 CALORIES
Sodium
There are 420 milligrams of sodium in a Jr. Hamburger.
This smaller hamburger accounts for 18% of the recommended limit of sodium for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
While that amount of sodium doesn’t meet the 20% DV threshold that’s considered high, it’s worth noting because a fast food hamburger is often accompanied by an order of french fries. Together, the combo meal often contains a lot of sodium.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Burger
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
250 |
% Daily Value
|
Total Fat |
11g |
14% |
|
Saturated Fat |
4g |
20% |
|
Trans Fat |
0.5g | |
|
Cholesterol |
25mg |
8% |
|
Sodium |
440mg |
19% |
|
Carbohydrates |
25g |
9% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
1g |
4% |
|
Total Sugars |
5g | |
|
Protein |
13g |
%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.
Ingredients and Allergens in Hamburger
Ingredients
In addition the ingredients listed below, the hamburger includes Onions.
Here are the ingredients for the patty, hamburger bun, pickles, and condiments used in the Jr Hamburger.
Beef Patty
Ingredients:Ground Beef and Salt.
Bun
Ingredients:Enriched Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Colors (Annatto and Turmeric), Calcium Propionate (as a preservative), Cultured Wheat Flour, Dextrin, Dough Conditioners, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Corn Flour, Yeast Foods, Sesame Flour.
Pickles
Ingredients:Cucumber, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, and Turmeric.
Condiments
What is Polysorbate 80?
Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic water-soluble nonionic surfactant. It is used in food production for emulsifying oils. In other words, it helps to prevents fats from separating.
You will find that Polysorbate 80 is an ingredient often used in frozen desserts, baking mixes, and canned vegetables.
This additive is also used in the pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industry.
Note: A surfactant is a chemical compound that decreases tension between two liquids that are not electrically charged. Nonionic surfactants are not electrically charged, which improve function of emulsifying oils.
Polysorbate 80 is used in Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger Pickles. Other fast food menu items and packaged foods that contain polysorbate 80 include:
Allergens
The hamburger is made with ingredients that include egg, wheat, and sesame.
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 and image source: Wendy’s.