Whataburger Jr.®

Whataburger Jr.®

Whataburger Jr. Price, Calories, Nutrition & Ingredients

The Whataburger Jr. is a smaller version of the original Whataburger, made with one 100% ground beef patty, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, diced onions, and mustard on a four-inch white bun.

The Whataburger Jr. costs $3.99 with 310 calories. If you want a complete meal, the Whataburger Jr. Whatameal costs $7.39 with 840 calories, according to the supplied menu listing.

Below, you’ll find the full price breakdown, nutrition facts, ingredients, allergen information, and answers to common ordering questions.

Whataburger Jr Whatameal with burger French fries and drink

Whataburger Jr. Whatameal®

$7.39
840 Calories

Whataburger Jr. served with fries and a drink.

Whataburger Jr.® – Burger Only $3.99 310 Calories
310 Calories
14g Protein
11g Total Fat
36g Carbs

Whataburger Jr. Price

A standard Whataburger Jr. costs $3.99 in the supplied menu listing. This price covers the burger alone, without fries or a drink.

The Whataburger Jr. Whatameal is listed at $7.39, including a side and beverage.

Menu Item Price Calories
Whataburger Jr. $3.99 310 Cal
Whataburger Jr. Whatameal $7.39 840 Cal

At these reference prices, the Whatameal costs $3.40 more than the standalone burger.

Prices may differ depending on your restaurant, selected sides, beverage, and additional toppings.

What Comes With the Whataburger Jr. Whatameal?

The Whatameal combines a Whataburger Jr. with French fries and a drink. Available meal sizes and substitutions depend on the participating restaurant.

The listed 840 calories apply to the supplied meal configuration. Choosing another drink or side can change the total.

How Many Calories Are in a Whataburger Jr.?

A standard Whataburger Jr. contains 310 calories. The burger weighs 158 grams and provides 14 grams of protein, 11 grams of fat, and 36 grams of carbohydrates.

Of its 310 calories, approximately 100 are listed as coming from fat.

Calorie Details Amount
Burger Calories310 Cal
Whatameal Calories840 Cal
Calories From Fat100 Cal
Burger Weight158 g

Is the Whataburger Jr. Lower in Calories?

The Whataburger Jr. uses a smaller beef patty and bun than the original Whataburger. Its 310-calorie serving makes it a smaller option for customers who don’t want a full-size hamburger.

The standard burger doesn’t include cheese or bacon, which helps keep its calorie count lower than many specialty burgers.

Whataburger Jr. Nutrition Facts

Here’s the complete nutrition information for the standard Whataburger Jr., without additional toppings, sides, or drinks.

Nutrition Information Amount
Serving Weight158 g
Calories310
Calories From Fat100
Total Fat11 g
Saturated Fat3 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Sodium580 mg
Total Carbohydrates36 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Sugars6 g
Protein14 g

Protein: 14 Grams

The Whataburger Jr. provides 14 grams of protein. Most comes from its 100% ground beef patty, with a smaller amount from the bun.

Total Fat: 11 Grams

The burger contains 11 grams of total fat, including 3 grams of saturated fat and 0 grams of listed trans fat.

Sodium: 580 Milligrams

With 580 mg of sodium, the Whataburger Jr. provides approximately 25% of the FDA’s 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Adding fries, cheese, bacon, or sauces can increase the sodium total.

Carbohydrates: 36 Grams

The burger contains 36 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of dietary fiber, and 6 grams of sugars.

Most of the carbohydrates come from the four-inch white bun.

Nutrition note: All nutritional values above reflect the supplied standard recipe. Customization may change the calorie and nutrient totals.

What’s on the Whataburger Jr.?

The Whataburger Jr. includes the traditional Whataburger toppings in a smaller serving.

  • Small White Bun: Four-inch hamburger bun.
  • Small Beef Patty: One four-inch patty made from 100% ground beef.
  • Tomatoes: Regular tomato topping.
  • Iceberg Lettuce: Crisp lettuce.
  • Pickles: Sliced cucumber pickles.
  • Diced Onions: Yellow onions.
  • Mustard: Classic yellow mustard.
  • Special Seasoning: Salt and pepper.

Does the Whataburger Jr. Come With Cheese?

No. Cheese isn’t included in the standard Whataburger Jr. recipe. Customers may be able to add American cheese for an additional charge.

Complete Whataburger Jr. Ingredients

1. Small Beef Patty

USDA-inspected 100% ground beef.

2. Small White Bun

The four-inch bun 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, soybean oil, wheat gluten, salt, dough conditioners, monocalcium phosphate, sesame flour, soy lecithin, and calcium propionate.

Contains: Wheat, soy, and sesame. The supplied ingredient statement also identifies a bioengineered food ingredient.

3. Bun Oil

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

4. Mustard

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

5. Iceberg Lettuce

U.S. No. 1 crisphead iceberg lettuce.

6. Tomato

U.S. No. 1 tomatoes. The ingredient listing notes that tomatoes may have vegetable-, petroleum-, beeswax-, or shellac-based wax or resin coatings.

7. Pickles

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

8. Diced Onions

Diced U.S. jumbo yellow onions.

9. Special Seasoning

Salt, with yellow prussiate of soda added, and pepper.

Whataburger Jr. Allergen Information

The standard Whataburger Jr. contains wheat, soy, gluten, and sesame.

Allergen Status Source
WheatContainsSmall White Bun
SoyContainsBun and Bun Oil
GlutenContainsWheat-Based Bun
SesameContainsSesame Flour in Bun
Allergy warning: Whataburger does not operate allergen-free kitchens. Shared equipment and processing lines may create cross-contact with major food allergens, even when those allergens are not intentionally included.

Is the Whataburger Jr. Gluten-Free?

No. Its standard white bun contains wheat flour and wheat gluten. Removing the bun does not guarantee that cross-contact has been eliminated.

Does the Whataburger Jr. Contain Dairy?

Milk is not listed among the supplied standard allergens. However, adding cheese introduces milk, and shared preparation equipment may create cross-contact.

How to Customize the Whataburger Jr.

You can request changes to the burger’s toppings, depending on the restaurant’s available options.

Customization What Changes?
Add CheeseAdds American cheese
Add BaconAdds bacon flavor and fat
Extra PicklesMore pickles
No MustardRemoves mustard
No OnionsRemoves onions
No LettuceRemoves lettuce
No TomatoRemoves tomato
No PicklesRemoves pickles

Extra toppings may cost more and change the burger’s nutrition values.

Whataburger Jr. vs. Whataburger Jr. Whatameal

Feature Burger Whatameal
Price$3.99$7.39
Calories310840
Beef Patty11
Four-Inch BunIncludedIncluded
VegetablesIncludedIncluded
French FriesNot IncludedIncluded
DrinkNot IncludedIncluded

The listed Whatameal costs $3.40 more and contains 530 additional calories. The exact calorie difference depends on your side and drink choices.

Is the Whataburger Jr. Worth Ordering?

The Whataburger Jr. is a practical choice for customers who want a smaller burger with traditional Whataburger toppings. At the reference price of $3.99, it offers a 100% beef patty, fresh vegetables, and mustard without the added cost of cheese or bacon.

Its 310 calories and 14 grams of protein make it a smaller option than the chain’s larger specialty burgers. If you’re ordering a complete meal, the Whatameal adds a side and beverage for the listed $7.39 price.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much is a Whataburger Jr.?

The supplied reference price is $3.99 for the standalone burger.

2. How much is a Whataburger Jr. Whatameal?

The reference Whatameal price is $7.39.

3. How many calories are in a Whataburger Jr.?

The standard Whataburger Jr. contains 310 calories.

4. How many calories are in the Whatameal?

The listed Whatameal contains 840 calories.

5. How much protein does the Whataburger Jr. have?

It contains 14 grams of protein.

6. How much fat does the burger contain?

It contains 11 grams of total fat, including 3 grams of saturated fat.

7. How many carbs are in a Whataburger Jr.?

The burger contains 36 grams of carbohydrates.

8. How much sodium is in a Whataburger Jr.?

The supplied nutrition listing shows 580 mg of sodium.

9. Does a Whataburger Jr. come with cheese?

No. Cheese is not included in the standard burger recipe.

10. How many patties come on the Whataburger Jr.?

One small 100% beef patty.

11. What size bun does it use?

The burger uses a four-inch white bun.

12. Is the Whataburger Jr. gluten-free?

No. Its standard bun contains wheat and gluten.

13. Does the burger contain sesame?

Yes. The white bun contains sesame flour.

14. Can you order it without onions?

You can request no onions where customization is available.

15. Does the $3.99 price include fries and a drink?

No. The $3.99 price covers the burger only. The Whatameal costs $7.39 in the supplied reference listing.

Menu information: Prices and nutrition values are based on the supplied menu listing. Actual restaurant prices, recipes, and availability may vary. This independent guide is not affiliated with Whataburger.