Whataburger Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad Calories

Whataburger Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad Calories and Nutrition

This salad is packed full of grilled chicken, shredded cheese, cranberries, apple slices, and carrots set on a bed of romaine lettuce.

There are 385 calories in one serving of the Apple & Cranberry Chicken Salad served at Whataburger.

In this post we provide a complete list of the ingredients below as well as the nutrition facts for one serving of salad with grilled chicken.

Nutrition


Calories

The highest percentage of calories comes from carbs.  There are 39 grams of carbs in one salad, which delivers about 40% of the total calories.  Protein makes up 33% of the total calories, and the remaining 27% is from fat.

  • Fat: 105 calories (27%)
  • Carbs: 155 calories (40%)
  • Protein: 125 calories (33%)
  • Total: 385 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.

Alternative Toppings

The standard Apple & Cranberry Chicken Salad is served with grilled chicken. You also have the option to order either Spicy Chicken (180 calories) or Whatachick’n Filet (240 calories). Doing so alters the overall nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients.

Calories increase to a total of 495 with Whatachick’n or 435 with Spicy Chicken.

This post covers the nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens for the salad ordered with grilled chicken.

Sodium

There are 770 milligrams of sodium in one serving of the salad. That’s about 30% of the recommended daily value.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1Salad with Grilled Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g
19%
Saturated Fat6g
30%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol105mg
35%
Sodium770mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate39g
13%
Dietary Fiber11g
44%
Sugar25g
Protein32g
64%
Whataburger Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad Calories and Nutrition

Related reading: Panera Bread Southwest Caesar Salad with Chicken

Ingredients and Allergens


Ingredients in Apple & Cranberry Salad with Grilled Chicken Filet

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.

What are Sodium Phosphates?

Sodium Phosphate is a generic term.  A white crystalline powder, it often refers to any 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.  It improves flavor, helps to maintain freshness and moistness in meats, and improves the shelf life of canned goods such as tuna.

Other fast food items made with sodium phosphates include:

Allergens

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

Compare Nutrition Facts in Fast Food Salads


RestaurantMenu ItemCaloriesFatCarbsProteinSodium
WhataburgerApple & Cranberry Salad with Chicken38512g39g32g770mg
TacoTimeChicken Taco Salad31014g26g21g450mg
Panera BreadAsian Sesame Salad with Chicken41021g28g30g700mg
Wendy’sApple Pecan Salad with Dressing50024g39g33g875mg
Panera BreadSouthwest Caesar Salad with Chicken63048g22g32g980mg
Panera BreadCaesar Salad42030g24g12g870mg
Chick-fil-AMarket Salad with Grilled Chicken55031g42g28g1010mg
Wendy’sSouthwest Avocado Salad with Dressing56039g16g40g1250mg
Firehouse SubsHook & Ladder Salad39021g23g30g1930mg

Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Whataburger

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.

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