High Protein- 1xGarden Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
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490Calories33gProtein28gCarbs28gFatWhataburger Nutrition Facts & Menu
Explore the Whataburger menu, build your order, and see how the calories and macros add up. Use the meal generator to find macro-friendly orders that fit your calorie target.
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Macro-friendly Whataburger meal ideas
Every order below is built from real Whataburger menu items to land near a common calorie and protein target. Select any meal to add it to your order, or try the meal generator above for your own numbers.
Lower-calorie, high-protein
Lean Whataburger orders that stay light on calories without skimping on protein.
High ProteinHigh Protein- 1xGarden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
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470Calories32gProtein13gCarbs27gFatBalanced meals
Everyday Whataburger orders around a moderate calorie and protein target.
High Protein- 1xDouble Meat Whataburger Jr. No Bun260Calories18gProtein3gCarbs18gFat
- 1xGrilled Chicken Sandwich440Calories32gProtein45gCarbs15gFat
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700Calories50gProtein48gCarbs33gFatHigh Protein- 1xWhataburger No Bun280Calories20gProtein6gCarbs20gFat
- 1x6 Pc Whatachick'n Bites420Calories30gProtein32gCarbs21gFat
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700Calories50gProtein38gCarbs41gFatBigger, high-protein meals
Heartier Whataburger orders for a big appetite or a training day.
High Protein- 1xApplesauce40Calories0gProtein10gCarbs0gFat
- 1xGarden Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette470Calories32gProtein13gCarbs27gFat
- 1xGarden Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing490Calories33gProtein28gCarbs28gFat
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1000Calories65gProtein51gCarbs55gFatHigh Protein- 1xApplesauce40Calories0gProtein10gCarbs0gFat
- 1xGrilled Chicken Sandwich440Calories32gProtein45gCarbs15gFat
- 1xPremium Whatachick'n Sandwich520Calories33gProtein67gCarbs14gFat
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1000Calories65gProtein122gCarbs29gFatWhataburger nutrition highlights
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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.
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