Whataburger Double Meat Burger

ByNutrition & Ingredients Updated:
Whataburger Double meat burger with text '835 calories.'

This double beef patty burger is topped with tomato, lettuce, pickles, onions, and mustard. It’s served on a large 5″ bun.

There are 835 calories, 44 grams fat, 62 grams carbohydrates, and 47 grams protein in one hamburger.

Read this fast food report for an in-depth overview of the nutritional information, ingredients, and allergens in a Double Meat Whataburger.

Nutrition information is based on standardized formulations, excluding substitutions or extra add-ons.

Double Meat Whataburger Nutrition

Calories

There are 835 calories in a Double Meat Whataburger.

Here is a summary of calories by macronutrient, per serving:

  • 400 calories from fat
  • 250 calories from total carbs
  • 185 calories from protein

The greatest proportion of total calories is derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates make up 30% of total calories, and the remaining 22% is from protein.

Whataburger Double Burger

% calories from fat, carbs and protein
Calories
400 calories from fat
48%
250 calories from carbS
30%
185 calories from Protein
22%

Calories by nutrient are rounded estimates based on nutrition facts information provided by Whataburger fast food restaurant. Actual calories may vary due to differences in how the burger is prepared.

Time to Burn Calories

An average adult would need to run at a moderate pace for approximately 835 minutes to burn off the calories from a double meat burger.

Here is a list of approximate times required to burn 835 calories, by type of exercise.

FITNESS TIME TO BURN 835 CALORIES

  • Run 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Play Racquetball 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Walk 4 hours 30 minutes

Estimate based on moderate level of activity by an adult with average BMI.

Whataburger double meat burger with chart listing number of calories by macronutrient.

Compare nutritional value to a Jack in the Box Jumbo Jack or the Double Cheese Stackburger from Dairy Queen. Check the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol to determine if one of the fast food burgers is the right choice for your diet plan.

Nutrition Facts

Review the table below for nutrition facts in a double patty burger.

Amount (%DV) per Hamburger

Red indicates a high %DV.

Calories

835

%DV

Total Fat

44g

56%

Saturated Fat

14g

70%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

85mg

28%

Sodium

1470mg

64%

Carbohydrates

62g

23%

Dietary Fiber

4g

14%

Total Sugars

12g

Protein

47g

%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.

Daily Value

Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.

As shown in the chart below, a Double Whataburger is high in saturated fat and sodium.

%DV

Level

Saturated Fat

70%

HIGH

Sodium

64%

HIGH

  • 14g saturated fat is 70% of the recommended limit (20g)
  • 1,470mg sodium is 64% of the daily limit

%DV based on 2,000 calorie diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.

Total Fat

One double patty burger contains 44 grams of total fat, including 14 grams of saturated fat.

That amount of saturated fat has a 70% daily value (%DV), which is considered high.

Calculate Daily Value

To calculate %DV, divide the amount of a nutrient in one serving by the FDA-recommended daily limit.

per Burger

Daily Limit*

Daily Value

Total Fat

44g

78g

56%

Saturated Fat

14g

20g

70%

*Based on FDA general nutrition advice for an adult following 2,000 calorie daily diet.

According to the U.S. FDA, a nutrient with a 20% daily value or greater per serving is considered high. Both the amount of total dietary fats and saturated fat in a Double Meat Burger exceeds that threshold.

Summary of Fat in Whataburger Burger
  • 400 calories from dietary fats
  • 48% of total calories
  • 125 calories from saturated fat
  • Zero trans fat

Sodium

The burger also contains 1,470 milligrams of sodium, which has a daily value of 64% (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Check nutrition facts in Whataburger menu items.

Whataburger Double meat burger with text '835 calories.'
Double Meat Whataburger.

Whataburger Ingredients and Allergens

  • Contains a bioengineered food ingredient
  • Added sugars include high fructose corn syrup
  • Contains TBHQ, Dimethylpolysiloxane, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate

Here are the ingredients in a Double Whataburger, listed for each of the main food items, including the patty, bun, and toppings.

Ingredients

Patty

USDA inspected 100% ground beef

Bun

Unbleached Enriched Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Dough Conditioners, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sesame Flour, Soy Lecithin, Calcium Propionate (to retard spoilage)

  • Unbleached Enriched Flour includes wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid
  • Dough Conditioners contains one or more of the following: sodium stearoyl lactylate, calcium stearoyl lactylate, monoglycerides, mono- and diglycerides, distilled monoglycerides, calcium peroxide, calcium iodate, datem, ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides, enzymes, ascorbic acid

Bun Oil

Liquid and hydrogenated soybean oil, soy lecithin, natural & artificial flavor, beta-carotene (for color), TBHQ and Citric Acid added to protect flavor, Dimethylpolysiloxane (an anti-foaming agent)

Toppings

  • Mustard: The mustard includes water, vinegar, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, garlic, oleoresin paprika for color
  • Iceberg Lettuce: U.S. No. 1 Crisphead (iceberg) Lettuce.
  • Tomato: U.S. No. 1 Tomatoes Coated with Vegetable-, Petroleum-, Beeswax-, and/or Shellack-Based Wax or Resin.
  • Pickles: Sliced Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Alum, Calcium Chloride, Natural Flavoring, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (preservatives), Oleoresin Turmeric & Yellow #5 (colors), Polysorbate 80 (emulsifier).
  • Diced Onions: Diced, U.S. Jumbo Yellow Onions.
  • Special Seasoning: Salt (yellow prussiate of soda added), Pepper

What are the Ingredients in a Whataburger?

Here are brief explanations of select ingredients in this hamburger.

  • Calcium Chloride is a crystalline water soluble chloride salt of calcium used as a stabilizer and thickener to adjust mineral deficiencies in food production.
  • Calcium Peroxide is a quick oxidizing agent often used as dough conditioner for flour-bleaching or as leavening agent.
  • Calcium Propionate is the calcium salt of propionic acid used as a food preservative; often found in commercial bread and baked goods.
  • Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, also known as calcium salt of stearic acid ester of lactyl lactylate, is a water-oil emulsifier used as a preservative and emulsifier.
  • Dimethylpolysiloxane is a silicone polymer that is used in various industries. Also known as polydimethylsiloxane, this additive is often used as an anti-foaming agent in cooking oils.
  • Distilled Monoglycerides are fatty acids made from glycerol and one fatty acid chain typically used as an emulsifier.
  • Folic Acid is a form of Vitamin B9.
  • Monocalcium Phosphate, an inorganic compound, is used as a leavening acid to react with baking soda and provide aeration and volume.
  • Polysorbate 80 is a synthetic compound, nonionic surfactant and emulsifier used to blend oil and water.
  • Potassium Sorbate, an odorless and tasteless synthetically produced salt, is a chemical additive used as a preservative.
  • Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, a natural food grade sodium salt, is often used as an additive to extend the shelf life of foods.
  • TBHQ, made from a hydroquinone substituted with a tert-butyl group, is an additive used to increase the shelf life of packaged foods. As an antioxidant it’s used to prevent oxidation in vegetable oils and animal fats, which are commonly used in processed food products. TBHQ is used in other industries and products, including cosmetics and paints.
  • Thiamin Mononitrate is the nitrate salt form of Vitamin B1.

Allergens

A Double Meat Whataburger is made with ingredients that contain gluten, sesame, soy, and wheat.

Double patty hamburger with list of ingredients.

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, ingredients, burger product image source: Whataburger. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for fast food nutrition research and commentary.

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