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.
Continuing reading below for a detailed overview of the nutrition facts, calories, ingredients, and allergens in the Jr. Hamburger from Wendy’s fast food restaurant.
Calories and Nutrition
Calories in Jr. Hamburger
There are 250 calories in one serving. Calories are derived from 25 grams of carbohydrates, which make up 40% of the total calories. Fat contributes 40% of the total, and the remaining 20% of total calories is from protein.
- Fat: 100 calories
- Carbs: 100 calories
- Protein: 50 calories
- Total: 250 calories
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.
Sodium and Cholesterol
There are 420 milligrams of sodium in a Jr. Hamburger. That’s a high amount of sodium for a single menu item, particularly considering the smaller size. One hamburger would account for 18% of the recommended limit of sodium for an entire day.
Also take note of the amount of cholesterol. One serving contains 25 milligrams of cholesterol, which is about 8% of the total recommended daily value based on a diet of 2,000 calories per day.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients and Allergens
Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger Ingredients
Here are the ingredients for the patty, hamburger bun, pickles, and condiments used in the Jr Hamburger. In addition the ingredients listed below, the hamburger includes Onions.
Beef Patty
The beef patty is made with ground beef and salt.
Bun
Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Colors (Annatto and Turmeric), and contains less than 2% of the following: Calcium Propionate (as a preservative), Cultured Wheat Flour, Dextrin, Dough Conditioners (contains one or more of the following: Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Iodate, Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Sulfate, Datem, Distilled Monoglycerides, Enzymes, Ethoxylated Monoglycerides and Diglycerides, Monoglycerides and/or Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate), Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Corn Flour, Yeast Foods (Ammonium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate and/or Monocalcium Phosphate), Sesame Flour.
Pickles
Cucumber, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, 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.
Nutrition facts, ingredients and image source: 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.
