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Whataburger Apple Cranberry Salad Nutrition Report

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%	HIGH
Sodium	33%	HIGH
Cholesterol	35%	HIGH

%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

	GRILLED	WHATACHICK’N	SPICY
Total Fat	12g	20g	21g
Daily Limit	78g	78g	78g
Daily Value	15%	26%	27%

Saturated Fat	6g	12g	6g
Daily Limit	20g	20g	20g
Daily Value	30%	60%	30%

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.

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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.

Restaurant	Menu Item	Calories	Fat	Carbs	Protein	Sodium
Panera Bread	Southwest Chicken Ranch	680	46g	35g	33g	1070mg
Wendy’s	Southwest Avocado Salad	560	39g	16g	40g	1250mg
Chick-fil-A	Market Salad with Grilled Chicken	550	31g	42g	28g	1010mg
Wendy’s	Apple Pecan Salad	530	27g	44g	31g	1350mg
Wendy’s	Parmesan Caesar Salad	530	37g	15g	33g	1340mg
Panera Bread	Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken	450	24g	26g	35g	1030mg
Panera Bread	Greek Salad	420	36g	17g	8g	1130mg
Panera Bread	Caesar Salad	410	30g	24g	12g	870mg
TacoTime	Chicken Taco Salad	310	14g	26g	21g	450mg
Whataburger	Apple & Cranberry Salad with Grilled Chicken	385	12g	39g	32g	770mg
Firehouse Subs	Hook & Ladder Salad	250	8g	21g	30g	880mg

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.