Whataburger Buttermilk Biscuit: nutrition
Whataburger lists the Buttermilk Biscuit in 4 sizes, from 310 calories (Buttermilk Biscuit) to 510 calories (with Sausage). The Buttermilk Biscuit has 17 g fat, 34 g carbohydrate, 5 g protein and 600 mg sodium.
Whataburger’s nutrition information for this item is dated March 29, 2021. It is the latest the chain publishes, so newer or changed recipes may differ.
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Buttermilk Biscuit | with Bacon | with Sausage | with Egg & Cheese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | 360 | 510 | 440 |
| Calories from fat | 150 | 190 | 300 | 240 |
| Total fat (g) | 17 22% | 21 27% | 34 44% | 27 35% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 9 45% | 11 55% | 16 80% | 14 70% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 0% | 10 3% | 45 15% | 220 73% |
| Sodium (mg) | 600 26% | 810 35% | 1,060 46% | 1,000 43% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 34 12% | 35 13% | 35 13% | 35 13% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1 4% | 1 4% | 1 4% | 1 4% |
| Total sugars (g) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 5 10% | 8 16% | 17 34% | 14 28% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Whataburger’s published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Whataburger does not publish that value for this size. Not published for this item: added sugars.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, the Buttermilk Biscuit size is high in saturated fat (45%), sodium (26%) and fat (22%) and is low in dietary fiber and cholesterol. Add it up with other items in the Whataburger nutrition calculator.
Allergens
Whataburger does not publish allergen information in its nutrition guide. It shows allergens only in its online ordering menu (on whataburger.com and in the Whataburger app), so this site has no allergen data for Whataburger items; check the ordering menu or ask the restaurant.
Other items in Breakfast a la Carte at Whataburger
By calories (Buttermilk Biscuit), the Buttermilk Biscuit ranks 3 of 10 in Whataburger’s Breakfast a la Carte section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Grits | 100 |
| Hashbrowns | 190 |
| Buttermilk BiscuitButtermilk Biscuit | 310 |
| Jalapeño Cheddar BiscuitJalapeño Cheddar Biscuit | 310 |
| Egg Sandwich | 310 |
| Taquito with Bacon | 360 |
| Taquito with Sausage | 380 |
| Taquito with Potato | 400 |
| Cinnamon Roll | 580 |
| Pancakes | 630 |
Nutrition for all 10 items in Breakfast a la Carte at Whataburger
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Biscuits at other chains
Whataburger is one of 6 chains on this site that sell biscuits. Of the 5 at other chains, 3 have fewer calories and 2 have the same or more than the Buttermilk Biscuit (Buttermilk Biscuit), comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| KFC Biscuit | 180 |
| Popeyes Biscuit | 230 |
| Dunkin' Biscuit | 270 |
| Wendy's Honey Butter Biscuit | 330 |
| Chick-fil-A Buttery Biscuit | 350 |
Compare all biscuits side by side (6 items at 6 chains)
Sources
- 1 Whataburger, Whataburger Nutritional Information (PDF linked from the whataburger.com footer) Covers nutrition and menu · Nutritional information as of March 29, 2021 (nh-nutrition-0421) · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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