Whataburger Patty Melt Price

The standalone Whataburger Patty Melt costs $8.79 in the supplied reference listing. This includes two large beef patties, Monterey Jack cheese, grilled onions, Creamy Pepper Sauce, and Texas Toast.

The Patty Melt Whatameal costs $12.49 and includes medium French fries and a medium drink.

At these prices, the Whatameal costs $3.70 more than the standalone Patty Melt. Prices may vary by restaurant, location, local taxes, and ordering method.

What Comes With the Patty Melt Whatameal?

The supplied Whatameal includes:

• One Whataburger Patty Melt with two beef patties.
• One order of medium French fries.
• One medium drink.

The listed 1,760 calories apply to the reference meal configuration. Choosing a different beverage or side can change the total calories.

How Many Calories Are in a Whataburger Patty Melt?

The standard Whataburger Patty Melt contains 950 calories. It weighs 331 grams and provides 49 grams of protein, 61 grams of total fat, and 45 grams of carbohydrates.

Of the total calories, 550 are listed as coming from fat.

For someone following a 2,000-calorie daily eating plan, the Patty Melt alone accounts for 47.5% of that amount. The 1,760-calorie Whatameal represents 88%.

Why Is the Whataburger Patty Melt High in Calories?

The Patty Melt includes two large beef patties, two slices of Monterey Jack cheese, Texas Toast, and Creamy Pepper Sauce. The beef, cheese, sauce, and oil used to toast the bread all contribute to the calorie and fat totals.

How Much Protein Does the Patty Melt Have?

A standard Patty Melt contains 49 grams of protein. The two beef patties supply most of that protein, with additional amounts coming from Monterey Jack cheese and Texas Toast.

Whataburger Patty Melt Nutrition Facts

The following nutrition information applies to the standard Whataburger Patty Melt without French fries, a beverage, or extra toppings.

Protein: 49 Grams

The Whataburger Patty Melt provides 49 grams of protein. Its two 100% beef patties account for most of that amount, while the Monterey Jack cheese adds extra protein.

Total Fat: 61 Grams

One Patty Melt contains 61 grams of total fat, including 21 grams of saturated fat and 2 grams of trans fat.

The beef, cheese, bun oil, and Creamy Pepper Sauce contribute to its fat content.

Sodium: 1,760 Milligrams

The Patty Melt contains 1,760 mg of sodium, approximately 77% of the FDA’s Daily Value of 2,300 mg.

Adding medium fries or a salty sauce can increase the total sodium consumed.

Carbohydrates: 45 Grams

The Patty Melt contains 45 grams of carbohydrates, including 1 gram of dietary fiber and 6 grams of sugar.

The Texas Toast is a major source of carbohydrates. The Creamy Pepper Sauce also contains high-fructose corn syrup and other ingredients that contribute to the overall total.

What’s on the Whataburger Patty Melt?

The Whataburger Patty Melt uses a combination of beef, cheese, grilled onions, and sauce between Texas Toast slices.

• Texas Toast: Thick slices of toasted white bread.
• Large Beef Patties: Two five-inch patties made from 100% ground beef.
• Monterey Jack Cheese: Two slices of cheese.
• Grilled Onions: Diced yellow onions cooked before serving.
• Creamy Pepper Sauce: A seasoned sauce containing chipotle peppers, egg yolk, buttermilk powder, and spices.
• Bun Oil: Used to toast the Texas Toast.

What Does the Whataburger Patty Melt Taste Like?

The Patty Melt has a strong beef flavor balanced by melted Monterey Jack cheese and grilled onions. The cheese adds a creamy texture, while the onions bring a mild sweetness.

Creamy Pepper Sauce gives it a tangy, slightly smoky flavor with some heat from chipotle peppers. Toasted bread creates a crisp exterior that differs from a traditional hamburger bun.

Is the Whataburger Patty Melt Spicy?

It has mild pepper heat from the Creamy Pepper Sauce, which contains chipotle peppers. The cheese and beef balance the seasoning. Perceived spiciness varies from person to person.

Complete Whataburger Patty Melt Ingredients

The standard Patty Melt includes beef patties, Texas Toast, bun oil, Creamy Pepper Sauce, grilled onions, and Monterey Jack cheese.

1. Beef Patties

Two large patties made from USDA-inspected 100% ground beef.

2. Texas Toast

The Texas Toast contains unbleached enriched flour, including wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, and folic acid.

Other ingredients include water, high-fructose corn syrup, yeast, salt, soybean oil, wheat gluten, dough conditioners, soy flour, ammonium sulfate, monocalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, soy lecithin, and calcium propionate.

The supplied ingredient list also identifies possible citric acid, potassium iodate, cornstarch, and calcium phosphate.

Manufacturing information: The Texas Toast is made in a facility that also uses wheat, milk, eggs, soy, and tree nuts. It is toasted using bun oil.

3. Bun Oil

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

4. Creamy Pepper Sauce

The sauce contains soybean oil, water, distilled vinegar, high-fructose corn syrup, egg yolk, buttermilk powder, salt, spices, modified food starch, dehydrated onion, dehydrated garlic, chipotle peppers, and monosodium glutamate (MSG).

Additional ingredients include phosphoric acid, xanthan gum, lemon juice concentrate, natural flavors, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, and calcium disodium EDTA.

Contains: Soy, egg, milk, and MSG.

5. Grilled Onions

Diced U.S. jumbo yellow onions, grilled before being added to the sandwich.

6. Monterey Jack Cheese

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

Whataburger Patty Melt Allergen Information

The standard Patty Melt contains wheat, soy, gluten, milk, and egg. These ingredients are primarily associated with the Texas Toast, cheese, bun oil, and Creamy Pepper Sauce.

Is the Whataburger Patty Melt Gluten-Free?

No. The Texas Toast contains wheat flour and wheat gluten. Removing the bread does not guarantee a gluten-free meal because cross-contact can occur during preparation.

Does the Whataburger Patty Melt Contain Dairy?

Yes. The two Monterey Jack cheese slices contain milk ingredients, and the Creamy Pepper Sauce includes buttermilk powder.

Does the Patty Melt Contain Eggs?

Yes. Egg yolk is listed in the Creamy Pepper Sauce ingredients. Removing the sauce does not guarantee an egg-free meal because of possible cross-contact.

Does the Patty Melt Contain MSG?

Yes. Monosodium glutamate is included in the supplied Creamy Pepper Sauce ingredient list. MSG is a flavor enhancer and is not one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

How to Customize the Whataburger Patty Melt

Customers may be able to adjust the standard Patty Melt by requesting changes to its cheese, onions, or sauce, depending on the restaurant’s available ordering options.

Additional toppings may increase the final price. Removing or adding ingredients can change calories, fat, sodium, and allergen exposure.

Can You Order the Patty Melt Without Creamy Pepper Sauce?

Yes, you can request no Creamy Pepper Sauce where customization is available. The sandwich will still contain beef patties, Monterey Jack cheese, grilled onions, and Texas Toast unless you change those ingredients too.

Can You Add Bacon to a Patty Melt?

Bacon may be available as an extra topping at participating restaurants. It adds a smoky flavor but increases the fat and sodium totals.

Whataburger Patty Melt vs. Patty Melt Whatameal

The standalone sandwich and Whatameal contain the same Patty Melt ingredients. The Whatameal adds medium fries and a medium drink.

The Whatameal costs $3.70 more and contains 810 additional calories in the supplied meal configuration. Actual nutrition can change with your selected drink or side.

Whataburger Patty Melt vs. Avocado Bacon Burger

Both sandwiches use Texas Toast and Creamy Pepper Sauce, but their main ingredients are different.

The Patty Melt has one more beef patty and 12 more grams of protein. The Avocado Bacon Burger includes bacon, avocado, and American cheese.

Is the Whataburger Patty Melt Worth Ordering?

The Patty Melt is a good fit for customers who prefer two large beef patties with melted Monterey Jack cheese, grilled onions, and Creamy Pepper Sauce. Its toasted bread gives it a different texture from a standard hamburger.

At the supplied $8.79 reference price, the sandwich provides 49 grams of protein. It also contains 950 calories, 61 grams of fat, and 1,760 mg of sodium.

If you want the Patty Melt without fries or a drink, the standalone sandwich costs less and has fewer calories than the listed $12.49 Whatameal.