Whataburger Apple Cranberry Salad

Salad with apple, cranberries, and chicken.

Whataburger Apple Cranberry chicken Salad is made with romaine lettuce, shredded cheese, cranberries, apple slices, and topped with grilled chicken.

One serving of the Apple & Cranberry Chicken Salad has 385 calories, 12 grams fat, 39 grams carbohydrates, and 32 grams protein.

Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in Whataburger’s salad.

Apple Cranberry Salad Nutritional Information

Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one salad topped with grilled chicken (based on standard formulations and a net weight of 342 grams).

Daily Value

Daily value (% DV) indicates the amount of a specific nutrient in one salad, relative to the recommended daily limit based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

As shown in the chart below, Whataburger’s Cranberry Apple Salad is high in saturated fat, sodium, and dietary cholesterol.

Serving size: 1 Salad

% 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

30%

Sodium

33%

Cholesterol

35%

%DV based on 2,000 calories

Calories

There are 385 total calories in an Apple & Cranberry Salad with grilled chicken. However, total calories vary based on type of chicken ordered.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient per serving based on choice of chicken.

Calories by Macronutrient

Protein

Grilled Chicken

Whatachick’n

Spicy Chicken

Calories from Fat

110 (29%)

180 (36%)

180 (35%)

Calories from Total Carbs

155 (39%)

205 (42%)

200 (40%)

Calories from Protein

125 (32%)

110 (22%)

125 (25%)

Total Calories

385

495

505

The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Whataburger fast food restaurant. Actual calories in your meal may vary by location or as a result of how the salad is prepared onsite.

Discover more about fast food salad nutritional value. Review the nutrition report for a Panera Bread Southwest Caesar Salad with Chicken. Check the amount of sodium and dietary fats per serving to determine if it’s the best option for your diet.

Dietary Fat and Sodium

Here is a summary of the amount fat and the %DV per serving in one apple & cranberry salad with each type of chicken: grilled, spicy, or a Whatachik’n fillet.

Amount of Fat and % Daily Value

Total Fat

12g

20g

21g

Daily Limit

78g

78g

78g

Daily Value

15%

Saturated Fat

6g

12g

6g

Daily Limit

20g

20g

20g

Daily Value

Daily Limit and Daily Value per U.S. FDA general adult nutrition guidance based on 2,000 calories.

The amount of saturated fat per serving is high. For reference, the FDA recommends limiting saturated fat to 20g or less per day.

Sodium

There are 770 milligrams of sodium in one serving of the salad served with grilled chicken. At a 30% daily value, that is considered high.

Salad with apple, cranberries, and chicken.

Whataburger Salad Ingredients and Allergens

  • Bun oil contains TBHQ.
  • Apple & Cranberry Salad is not dairy-free. It’s served with cheddar and Jack cheeses.

Ingredients

Here is the list of ingredients that are used to make the Apple & Cranberry Chicken salad served at Whataburger.

  • Romaine Lettuce.
  • Apple Slices. Apples, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) to promote whiteness and Calcium Carbonate to maintain texture.
  • Sweetened Dried Cranberries. Cranberries, Sugar, Citric Acid, Elderberry Juice Concentrate, Sunflower Oil.
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese. Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, and color added)
  • Monterey Jack Cheese. Monterey Jack Cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), Potato Starch (to prevent caking), Natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor).
  • Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken: Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, Water, Seasoning (salt, maltodextrin, spice, dehydrated cilantro, natural smoke flavor), Grill Flavor (hydrogenated cottonseed and soybean oil), Modified Corn Starch, Corn Syrup Solids, Spice Extractives, Artificial Flavor, Soybean Oil, Seasoning (modified corn starch), Salt, Flavoring, Sodium Phosphates.
  • Bun Oil. Soybean oil, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavor, TBHQ added to protect flavor, beta carotene (color), dimethylpolysiloxane, an anti-foaming agent added.

Sodium Phosphate is a generic term used for a variety of salts of sodium and phosphoric acid. In food production, it’s used as a buffering salt and to regulate acid.

This food additive is typically used in processed meat to improve flavor, maintain freshness and moistness in meats, and enhance the shelf life of canned goods such as tuna.

Sodium phosphate is used in Whataburger’s chicken recipe.

Allergens

The Apple & Cranberry Salad with Chicken is made with nearly 40 ingredients, including egg, milk, and soy

Fast Food Salads

Nutrition Comparison

Review the data table with summary nutrition facts for popular salads offered at select fast food restaurants in the U.S.

RestaurantMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
Panera BreadSouthwest Chicken Ranch 68046g35g33g1070mg
Wendy’sSouthwest Avocado Salad56039g16g40g1250mg
Chick-fil-AMarket Salad with Grilled Chicken55031g42g28g1010mg
Wendy’sApple Pecan Salad53027g44g31g1350mg
Wendy’sParmesan Caesar Salad53037g15g33g1340mg
Panera BreadAsian Sesame Salad with Chicken45024g26g35g1030mg
Panera BreadGreek Salad42036g17g8g1130mg
Panera BreadCaesar Salad41030g24g12g870mg
TacoTimeChicken Taco Salad31014g26g21g450mg
WhataburgerApple & Cranberry Salad with Grilled Chicken38512g39g32g770mg
Firehouse SubsHook & Ladder Salad2508g21g30g880mg

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, allergens, and ingredients source: Whataburger. Salad product image courtesy of Whataburger. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for purposes of research and commentary related to fast food nutrition.

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