Low-calorie items at Whataburger
103 of the 130 items in Whataburger’s nutrition information are under 500 calories at their first listed size. With at least 15 g of protein, the lightest serving is the Whatachick'n Bites (4 Bites), at 260 calories and 20 g of protein; 23 items meet that rule at 500 calories or less.
Whataburger’s nutrition information is dated March 29, 2021. It is the latest the chain publishes, so newer or changed recipes may differ.
Calories here are for the standard recipe at the size shown. Sauces, dressings, cheese, drinks and sides ordered with an item add to it, and the smallest size of a drink or side is often far lighter than the medium most people order. 2,000 calories a day is the general figure the FDA uses for the Daily Values on nutrition labels.
Under 500 calories with at least 15 g of protein
Top 15 of 23
Single servings of 500 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, fewest calories first: the lightest items that are still a meal rather than a side or a sauce.
 Whatachick'n Bites4 Bites | 260 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 520 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Garden Saladwith Grilled Chicken | 290 | 34 | 12 | 12 | 770 |
 Cobb SaladCobb Salad | 300 | 20 | 8 | 21 | 610 |
 Whatachick'n Strips2 Strips | 300 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 680 |
 Egg Sandwich | 310 | 15 | 34 | 12 | 740 |
 Chicken Fajita Taco | 340 | 29 | 31 | 11 | 1,200 |
 Breakfast On A Bunwith Bacon | 360 | 18 | 35 | 16 | 940 |
| Taquito with Bacon | 360 | 17 | 29 | 20 | 830 |
| Buffalo Ranch Chicken Saladwith Grilled Chicken | 370 | 37 | 13 | 19 | 2,070 |
 Apple & Cranberry Saladwith Grilled Chicken | 380 | 33 | 38 | 12 | 780 |
| Taquito with Sausage | 380 | 16 | 28 | 23 | 840 |
 Grilled Chicken Melt | 390 | 33 | 39 | 11 | 1,330 |
 Whatachick'n Bites6 Bites | 390 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 780 |
 Bacon & Cheese Whataburger Jr. | 400 | 21 | 37 | 18 | 1,140 |
| Taquitowith Cheese & Bacon | 400 | 20 | 29 | 23 | 1,050 |
Under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein
7 items
Single servings under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein, fewest calories first; drinks, sauces and plain add-ons with less protein are left out.
| Hard-Boiled Egg | 80 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1% Low Fat Milk8 fl oz | 110 | 9 | 13 | 2.5 | 130 |
| Blue Cheese | 110 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 400 |
| Garden SaladGarden Salad | 160 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 220 |
| 1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk8 fl oz | 160 | 8 | 27 | 2.5 | 220 |
| Shredded Cheddar Cheese | 170 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 270 |
| Whatachick'n Bites4 Bites | 260 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 520 |
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.
Lowest in calories in each menu section
| Section | Item | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Burgers | Whataburger Jr. | 310 |
| Chicken | Chicken Fajita Taco | 340 |
| All-Time Favorites & Seasonal Sandwiches | Grilled Veggie Wrap | 330 |
| Junior All-Time Favorites & Seasonal Sandwiches | Jr. Green Chile Double | 540 |
| For the Kids | Whatachick'n Bites4 Bites | 260 |
| Salads | Garden SaladGarden Salad | 160 |
| Sides | Apple Slices | 30 |
| Add-Ons | Fire Roasted Brown Mushrooms | 15 |
| Condiments | Picante Sauce | 5 |
| Dipping Sauces & Dressings | Buffalo Sauce | 25 |
| Breakfast | Breakfast On A Bunwith Bacon | 360 |
| Breakfast a la Carte | Grits | 100 |
| Orange Juice & Milk | 1% Low Fat Milk | 110 |
| Coffee & Tea | CoffeeSmall | 5 |
| Desserts | Fruit Chews | 80 |
| Shakes & Malts | Vanilla ShakeSmall | 410 |
| Soft Drinks | Diet Dr PepperLarge | 5 |
What sauces and dressings add
The Condiments section of the Whataburger menu lists 5 servings from 5 to 35 calories each. The figures above are for each item as Whataburger serves it as standard; a sauce or dressing ordered on the side is not included, so add it from the Condiments table or in the Whataburger nutrition calculator.
Questions
What is the lowest-calorie meal at Whataburger?
Counting only servings with at least 15 g of protein, so that sides, sauces and drinks are left out, it is the Whatachick'n Bites (4 Bites) at 260 calories, according to Whataburger’s nutrition information.
How many Whataburger items are under 500 calories?
103 of 130 at their first listed size, and 67 are under 300. Each menu section page has a calorie filter.
More from the Whataburger menu
Full menuLow-calorie items at other chains: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panda Express, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Culver's.
Across all chains: Low-calorie fast food with 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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