Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger Price

The Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger costs $6.69 for the burger alone. The Whatameal is listed at $10.29, giving customers an option to order the burger with a side and drink.

At these reference prices, the meal costs $3.60 more than the burger alone. The exact total may change with your restaurant location, selected side, drink size, or additional toppings.

What comes with the Whatameal?

The Whatameal includes the Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger along with your chosen side and beverage, subject to the restaurant’s available meal options.

The supplied meal listing shows 1,490 calories. That figure should not be treated as the calorie total for every possible side and drink combination because customization can change the nutrition values.

How Many Calories Are in a Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger?

A standard Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger contains 680 calories. The burger weighs 352 grams and provides 34 grams of protein, 32 grams of total fat, and 63 grams of carbohydrates.

For someone using a 2,000-calorie daily eating plan, the burger alone accounts for 34% of that amount. The listed 1,490-calorie Whatameal accounts for 74.5%.

The American cheese and beef patty contribute protein and fat, while the bun supplies much of the carbohydrate content. The jalapeños add a spicy, tangy flavor without turning this into a multi-patty burger.

Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger Nutrition Facts

Here’s the complete nutrition breakdown for the standard Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger. These values apply to the burger itself, not the complete Whatameal.

How Much Protein Does It Have?

The Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger contains 34 grams of protein. Most of this comes from the large beef patty and American cheese, with smaller amounts coming from the bun and other ingredients.

Fat and Saturated Fat

One burger contains 32 grams of total fat, including 12 grams of saturated fat and 1 gram of trans fat. Adding bacon, extra cheese, or creamy sauces can increase the total fat content.

Sodium Content

The burger has 1,800 mg of sodium, which is approximately 78% of the FDA’s recommended Daily Value of 2,300 mg. That’s a substantial amount of sodium in a single burger, particularly if you also plan to order salted fries.

Carbohydrates and Sugar

The burger provides 63 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of dietary fiber, and 12 grams of sugar. The standard white bun is a major source of its carbohydrates.

What’s on the Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger?

The burger combines the usual Whataburger vegetables and mustard with American cheese and jalapeño peppers. The supplied standard recipe includes:

• Large White Bun: A five-inch bun.
• Beef Patty: One large patty made from 100% ground beef.
• American Cheese: One slice of American cheese.
• Jalapeños: Jalapeño peppers that bring noticeable heat.
• Tomato: Regular tomato topping.
• Iceberg Lettuce: Crisp lettuce.
• Pickles: Sliced pickled cucumbers.
• Diced Onions: Yellow onions.
• Mustard: Classic yellow mustard.
• Special Seasoning: Salt and pepper seasoning.

How Spicy Is the Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger?

The Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger has a noticeable peppery kick from its jalapeños. The American cheese softens some of that sharpness, while the lettuce and tomato add a fresher contrast.

Its perceived heat depends on the individual peppers and your tolerance for spicy food. If you prefer a milder burger, ask to have the jalapeños removed.

Complete Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger Ingredients

The following ingredient details cover the standard components listed for the burger.

1. Large White Bun

Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, high-fructose corn syrup, yeast, and soybean oil.

The bun also contains small amounts of wheat gluten, salt, dough conditioners, monocalcium phosphate, sesame flour, soy lecithin, and calcium propionate. The supplied ingredient statement identifies a bioengineered food ingredient.

Contains: Wheat, soy, and sesame.

2. Large Beef Patty

USDA-inspected 100% ground beef.

3. Bun Oil

Liquid and hydrogenated soybean oil, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavors, beta-carotene for color, TBHQ, citric acid, and dimethylpolysiloxane.

4. American Cheese

Cultured milk and skim milk, water, cream, sodium citrate, salt, sodium phosphate, sorbic acid, citric acid, artificial color, acetic acid, enzymes, and lecithin.

5. Jalapeño Peppers

Whole jalapeño peppers, vinegar, water, salt, and added spices.

6. Yellow Mustard

Water, vinegar, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, garlic, and oleoresin paprika for color.

7. Iceberg Lettuce

U.S. No. 1 crisphead iceberg lettuce.

8. Tomatoes

U.S. No. 1 tomatoes, which may have vegetable-, petroleum-, beeswax-, or shellac-based wax or resin coatings.

9. Pickles

Sliced cucumbers, water, vinegar, salt, alum, calcium chloride, natural flavoring, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, oleoresin turmeric, yellow #5, and polysorbate 80.

10. Diced Onions

Diced U.S. jumbo yellow onions.

11. Special Seasoning

Salt, including yellow prussiate of soda as an anti-caking agent, and pepper.

Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger Allergen Information

The standard Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger contains several common food allergens. The bun and cheese are particularly important for customers with wheat, soy, sesame, or milk allergies.

Is the Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger Gluten-Free?

No. The standard burger contains wheat and gluten in its white bun. Even if the bun is removed, customers with celiac disease or gluten allergies should be aware of potential cross-contact.

Does It Contain Dairy?

Yes. The American cheese contains milk and cream, making the standard Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger unsuitable for customers who must completely avoid milk allergens.

How to Customize the Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger

You can adjust the burger’s toppings to match your taste. Removing the jalapeños makes it less spicy, while extra peppers add more heat.

Some changes may carry an extra charge. Availability and portion sizes depend on the restaurant.

Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger vs. Whatameal

The biggest difference between the burger and the Whatameal is the inclusion of a side and beverage. If you’re deciding between them, the reference prices and calorie counts make the comparison straightforward.

Based on the supplied listing, the Whatameal has 810 more calories than the standalone burger. That difference represents the listed meal configuration, rather than every possible side and drink choice.

Is the Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger Worth Trying?

If you enjoy cheeseburgers with some heat, the Jalapeño & Cheese Whataburger offers a familiar combination of beef, American cheese, fresh vegetables, and tangy peppers. Its $6.69 reference price places it below the $10.29 meal option for customers who don’t need a side or drink.

However, the burger contains 1,800 mg of sodium and 12 grams of saturated fat. Those numbers deserve attention if you’re limiting sodium or saturated fat. Ordering the burger by itself also keeps the meal smaller than the listed 1,490-calorie Whatameal.