High-protein items at Whataburger
41 of the 122 single servings in Whataburger’s nutrition information have 20 g of protein or more. The most is the Triple Meat Whataburger, with 65 g at 1,070 calories; for the most protein per calorie it is the Garden Salad (with Grilled Chicken), with 11.7 g for every 100 calories (34 g in all).
Whataburger’s nutrition information is dated March 29, 2021. It is the latest the chain publishes, so newer or changed recipes may differ.
Protein follows portion size, so the largest portions lead the first table; they are usually high in calories and sodium too, shown alongside. The second table puts lean items first. The Daily Value for protein is 50 g, so a serving with 25 g gives half of it.
Most protein per serving
Top 15 of 41
Single servings with at least 20 g of protein, most protein first (ties: fewer calories first).
 Triple Meat Whataburger | 1,070 | 65 | 62 | 63 | 1,720 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger | 1,080 | 60 | 69 | 62 | 2,310 |
 Mushroom Swiss Burger | 1,110 | 56 | 61 | 70 | 1,890 |
 Green Chile Double | 980 | 54 | 61 | 57 | 1,950 |
 Whataburger Patty Melt | 940 | 49 | 45 | 61 | 1,760 |
 Double Meat Whataburger | 830 | 47 | 62 | 44 | 1,470 |
 Cobb Saladwith Whatachick'n | 540 | 45 | 20 | 31 | 1,090 |
 Whatachick'n Bites9 Bites | 580 | 45 | 37 | 28 | 1,160 |
 Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich | 990 | 41 | 90 | 51 | 2,790 |
 Bacon & Cheese Whataburger | 750 | 39 | 62 | 37 | 1,910 |
| Buffalo Ranch Chicken Saladwith Whatachick'n | 480 | 38 | 23 | 27 | 2,000 |
 Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich | 890 | 38 | 87 | 42 | 2,430 |
 Breakfast Platterwith Sausage | 750 | 37 | 39 | 50 | 1,370 |
 Avocado Bacon Burger | 820 | 37 | 52 | 52 | 1,600 |
 Garden Saladwith Whatachick'n | 400 | 35 | 22 | 20 | 700 |
Most protein per calorie
Top 10 of 41
Servings with at least 20 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein for every 100 calories (published protein divided by published calories).
| Garden Saladwith Grilled Chicken | 290 | 34 | 12 | 12 | 770 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb Saladwith Grilled Chicken | 430 | 44 | 10 | 23 | 1,160 |
| Buffalo Ranch Chicken Saladwith Grilled Chicken | 370 | 37 | 13 | 19 | 2,070 |
 Apple & Cranberry Saladwith Grilled Chicken | 380 | 33 | 38 | 12 | 780 |
 Chicken Fajita Taco | 340 | 29 | 31 | 11 | 1,200 |
 Grilled Chicken Melt | 390 | 33 | 39 | 11 | 1,330 |
| Whatachick'n Bites9 Bites | 580 | 45 | 37 | 28 | 1,160 |
 Whatachick'n Bites4 Bites | 260 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 520 |
 Grilled Chicken Sandwichwith Whatasauce | 430 | 32 | 44 | 14 | 1,030 |
| Triple Meat Whataburger | 1,070 | 65 | 62 | 63 | 1,720 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Whataburger publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.
Most protein in each menu section
| Section | Item | Protein g | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers | Triple Meat Whataburger | 65 | 1,070 |
| Chicken | Whatachick'n Bites9 Bites | 45 | 580 |
| All-Time Favorites & Seasonal Sandwiches | Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger | 60 | 1,080 |
| Junior All-Time Favorites & Seasonal Sandwiches | Jr. Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger | 32 | 600 |
| For the Kids | Whatachick'n Bites4 Bites | 20 | 260 |
| Salads | Cobb Saladwith Whatachick'n | 45 | 540 |
| Add-Ons | Shredded Cheddar Cheese | 11 | 170 |
| Breakfast | Breakfast Platterwith Sausage | 37 | 750 |
| Breakfast a la Carte | Jalapeño Cheddar Biscuitwith Sausage | 18 | 510 |
| Shakes & Malts | Vanilla ShakeLarge | 21 | 820 |
Questions
What has the most protein at Whataburger?
The Triple Meat Whataburger, with 65 g of protein and 1,070 calories, according to Whataburger’s nutrition information. Catering sizes, multi-packs and orders of 12 or more pieces are left out.
What is the highest-protein item at Whataburger under 500 calories?
The Cobb Salad (with Grilled Chicken), with 44 g of protein at 430 calories.
More from the Whataburger menu
Full menuHigh-protein items at other chains: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Raising Cane's, Wingstop, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Culver's, Papa Johns.
Across all chains: Fast food with the most protein (24 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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