Whataburger Hamburger Nutrition and Ingredients

This hearty hamburger was aptly named the Whataburger® because when guests taste it, they may just shout out “What a burger!” It is made with an all beef patty served, tomato, lettuce, pickles, diced onion, and mustard served on a large 5″ bun.

One burger contains 590 calories, 25 grams fat, 62 grams carbohydrates, and 29 grams protein.

Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens in the original hamburger at Whataburger fast food restaurant.

Calories and Nutrition Facts

Reference to percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a nutrient per serving contributes to a 2,000 calorie diet.

Calories

There are 590 calories in a single serving of the Whataburger.

The greatest proportion of total calories is derived from carbohydrates. Dietary fat contributes 39% of the total calories and the remaining 19% is from protein.

Fat: 230 calories
Carbs: 245 calories
Protein: 115 calories
Total: 590 calories per burger

Calories

fat

39%

carbohydrates

42%

Protein

19%

Whataburger Jr. Calories

The smaller Whataburger Jr.® is made with a 4″ beef patty and has 310 calories.

Summary of calories by nutrient is based on the nutrition facts provided by Whataburger. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the burger is prepared.

Hamburger from Whataburger — There are 590 calories in a Whataburger hamburger.

Total Fat

A single serving of the Whataburger contains 25 grams of total fat, including 8 grams saturated fat. That is considered high for one menu item.

SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING

230 calories from total fat
39% of total calories per serving
75 calories from saturated fat
1g trans fat

For reference, general guidance states that a nutrient with 20% or greater daily value is high. The amount of total fat and saturated fat in a Whataburger exceeds that threshold.

Total fat in burger has a 32% daily value
Saturated fat in burger has a 40% daily value

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Sodium

A single serving contains 1,220 milligrams of sodium. That’s over half of the recommended daily limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Nutrition Summary

Serving Size 1 Whataburger (316g)

CALORIES

590

TOTAL FAT

25g

(32%DV)

CARBOHYDRATES

62g

(23%DV)

PROTEIN

29g

Saturated Fat	8g (40%DV)
Trans Fat	1g
Cholesterol	45mg (15%DV)

Sodium	1220mg (53%DV)
Dietary Fiber	4g (14%DV)
Total Sugars	12g

%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.

Whataburger Menu Prices

For approximately $3.00 more, you can choose to upgrade your hamburger order to a Whatameal®. The meal includes a side order of medium fries and a medium drink.

Whataburger hamburger and smaller hamburger jr with text listing nutrition facts. — Nutrition Value Summary in Whataburger.

Hamburger Ingredients and Nutrition

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients listed for the patty, bun, and toppings in the Whataburger hamburger.

Hamburger Patty

Ingredients:USDA inspected 100% ground beef

Hamburger Bun

Ingredients: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, and 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, and ascorbic acid.

The bun contains wheat, soy, sesame and a bioengineered food ingredient.

Bun Oil

Ingredients:Liquid and Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Beta-Carotene (color), TBHQ and Citric Acid (protect flavor), and Dimethylpolysiloxane, an anti-foaming agent added.

Toppings

Iceberg Lettuce: U.S. No. 1 crisphead 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.
Mustard: Water, vinegar, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, garlic, oleoresin paprika (color).
Special Seasoning: Salt (yellow prussiate of soda added) and pepper.

What is Sodium Benzoate?

Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid.

Because of its antifungal and antibacterial properties, sodium benzoate inhibits the growth of bacteria, yeast and mold. Accordingly, it is commonly used as a food preservative in processed food. Additionally, it’s often used as a pickling agent.

Processed food items that often include sodium benzoate include jams, fruit pulp, olives, beer, fruit, yogurt, and canned vegetables.

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Allergens

The hamburger at Whataburger is made with ingredients that contain gluten, sesame, soy, and wheat.

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Hamburger with text summary of fat, carbs, and protein.

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.

Nutrition facts, allergens, and ingredients source: Whataburger