Whataburger Calorie Calculator & Menu With Prices
Build your order and watch the calories add up in real time — using Whataburger’s own published nutrition figures. Then browse the full menu with calories and typical prices below.
The Whataburger Calorie Calculator
Tick a main, a side and a drink. Add cheese, double the meat, or drop the bun — the calorie total, macros and an estimated price update as you go.
Your meal
Why two “same” Whataburgers can have very different calories
The single most useful thing to understand about Whataburger calories is that the number on any chart is a starting point, not a fixed fact. Whataburger food is made to order, so what you actually eat depends on how you build it.
A classic Whataburger is about 590 calories as served. But every choice moves that number: a slice of American cheese adds roughly 70 calories, doubling the beef adds around 90, and going bunless takes off about 100. Sauces, bacon and cheese stack up faster than most people expect, which is exactly why a build-your-own tool beats a single averaged figure.
Whataburger’s own figures also carry a ±10% margin by their own admission, because portions vary slightly by location and by the person assembling your order. Treat the calculator above as a close, honest estimate to plan around — not a lab measurement.
The upside: once you know the levers, you control the total. The swaps on the right are the ones that move the needle most.
Highest and lowest calorie picks
If you’re only here for the extremes, this is the shortcut — pulled from the items in the calculator.
Lighter choices
Lower-calorie orders that still satisfyBiggest hitters
Order these knowing what they cost youWhataburger breakfast calories & hours
Breakfast is its own calorie world — and it runs on an unusual clock. The lighter end is the Egg Sandwich at 310 calories; the heavy end is the Breakfast Bowl at 980. The famous Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit lands at 570, and you can knock roughly 100 off by asking for grilled chicken instead of crispy.
Taquitos are the middle ground — a Taquito with Cheese is about 440 calories — while the Pancake Platter climbs to 945 once the syrup’s involved.
How to build a lighter Whataburger order
None of this means skipping Whataburger — just knowing which levers actually move the total.
Start with the Jr., not the classic
A Whataburger Jr. is 310 cal against the classic’s 590 — nearly 300 saved before you’ve touched a topping, and it still eats like a proper burger.
Small fries, or apples
Large to small fries saves 290 cal. Swapping to apple slices saves 270. The side is often where the damage really is.
Go grilled on chicken
A grilled chicken patty is just 170 cal. Choosing grilled over crispy is the single biggest chicken-side saving on the menu.
Let the drink do the work
Water or unsweet tea is 0 cal and cuts sodium too. A medium soft drink quietly adds around 230 — an easy place to save.
Whataburger calories, answered
How many calories are in a Whataburger?
A classic Whataburger is about 590 calories as served. Adding cheese brings it to roughly 660, and each extra beef patty adds around 90 — so a Double Meat runs higher and the Triple Meat Whataburger reaches about 1,070. Going bunless drops it by roughly 100. Use the calculator above to price out your exact build.
What is the lowest-calorie thing at Whataburger?
Among common items, apple slices (30 calories) are the lightest side and the grilled chicken patty (170) is the leanest protein. For a burger, the Whataburger Jr. at 310 calories is your lowest-calorie proper burger. Pair a Jr. with apple slices and water and you’re around 340 for the meal.
How many calories are in Whataburger fries?
Small fries are about 300 calories and a large is about 590 — nearly double. Dropping from a large to a small is one of the easiest 290-calorie savings on the whole menu.
How many calories are in a Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit?
The Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit is roughly 570 calories. Asking for grilled chicken instead of the crispy fillet cuts it by about 100 calories while keeping the honey-butter-biscuit combination that makes it a cult favourite.
What are Whataburger’s breakfast hours?
Breakfast is served 11:00 PM to 11:00 AM daily at most locations — a 12-hour window, which is why it doubles as a late-night option. Hours can vary by franchise, so confirm with your local restaurant.
Are these calorie numbers exact?
They’re Whataburger’s own published figures, which the company notes can vary by about ±10% because food is made to order and portions differ slightly by location and preparer. Treat the calculator as a close, honest estimate for planning — not a laboratory measurement. For a medically precise count, weigh your own food or consult a dietitian.
How much does a Whataburger meal cost?
Whataburger is franchised and doesn’t publish a national price list, so costs vary by location — often noticeably between cities. The prices shown here are typical U.S. estimates to plan around; your local menu is the final word. As a rough guide, a classic Whataburger runs in the low-to-mid five-dollar range à la carte, with a combo adding a few dollars for fries and a drink.