32gprotein510calOption 1
- 1 ×Applesauce0g · 40
- 1 ×Garden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette32g · 470
Whataburger Nutrition Facts & Menu
Real Whataburger meal ideas that hit your macros, the chain's nutrition highlights, and everything you need to order with your calorie and protein targets in mind.
Macro-friendly Whataburger meal ideas
Every order below is built from real Whataburger menu items to land near a common calorie and protein target. Want combos for your own numbers? The Simple Macros app generates them instantly.
Lower-calorie, high-protein
Lean Whataburger orders that stay light on calories without skimping on protein.
32gprotein480calOption 2
- 1 ×Applesauce0g · 40
- 1 ×Grilled Chicken Sandwich32g · 440
Balanced meals
Everyday Whataburger orders around a moderate calorie and protein target.
50gprotein700calOption 1
- 1 ×Double Meat Whataburger Jr. No Bun18g · 260
- 1 ×Grilled Chicken Sandwich32g · 440
50gprotein700calOption 2
- 1 ×Whataburger No Bun20g · 280
- 1 ×Whatachick'n Bites 6 pcs30g · 420
Bigger, high-protein meals
Heartier Whataburger orders for a big appetite or a training day.
65gprotein1000calOption 1
- 1 ×Garden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette32g · 470
- 1 ×Garden Salad with Ranch33g · 530
63gprotein990calOption 2
- 1 ×Grilled Chicken Sandwich32g · 440
- 1 ×Spicy Chicken Sandwich31g · 550
Whataburger nutrition highlights
A quick look at where the protein and the lighter options are on the Whataburger menu. See calories and protein for all 74 items in the app.
Highest-protein picks
- Triple Meat Whataburger70g protein · 1215 cal
- Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger65g protein · 1225 cal
- Green Chile Double59g protein · 1125 cal
- Double Meat Whataburger52g protein · 975 cal
- Whataburger Patty Melt49g protein · 965 cal
- WhataWings 9 Pc47g protein · 810 cal
Lightest options
- Cobb Salad100 cal · 43g protein
- Whataburger Jr.320 cal · 14g protein
- 5 Pc Chicken Bites with Gravy360 cal · 25g protein
- Whataburger Jr. with Bacon & Cheese410 cal · 21g protein
- Whatachick'n Bites 6 pcs420 cal · 30g protein
- Big Ranch Wrap430 cal · 15g protein
Ordering Whataburger with macros in mind
Whataburger is a Texas-founded chain known for large, made-to-order burgers. The portions are genuinely big, and the calorie counts reflect that. Understanding where the protein is relative to the calorie cost is the key to eating at Whataburger while tracking macros.
The Cobb Salads are the most efficient protein option on the menu. The Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken hits 430 calories and 44g protein. The Cobb Salad with Whatachick'n (fried chicken) is 540 calories and 45g protein. Both are dramatically better protein-per-calorie choices than the burger line. If you want high protein without spending 900+ calories, the Cobb Salad is where to start.
For burgers, the Double Meat Whataburger (830 cal, 47g protein) and Whataburger Patty Melt (940 cal, 49g protein) are the most efficiently protein-dense options in their calorie range. The Green Chile Double (980 cal, 54g protein) adds green chiles for a Texas-specific flavor without dramatically changing the macro profile.
The Triple Meat Whataburger (1,070 cal, 65g protein) is an absolute protein delivery vehicle, but the calorie cost is high. This makes sense as a large meal for high-calorie targets (say, 1,000+ for a single meal) but doesn't fit typical moderate-deficit eating.
One Whataburger-specific note: the chain allows extensive customization. You can add or remove specific toppings, swap sauces, and modify nearly any item. Using this to remove high-calorie sauces (Jalisco Sauce, ranch) can meaningfully reduce calories on any burger.
For a 700-calorie target with 40g protein: a Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken (430 cal, 44g protein) with a small additional item, or a standard single Whataburger configuration if you find one that fits in range.
Frequently asked questions
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