Highest Protein Items at Whataburger (September 2026)
Whataburger's Triple Meat Whataburger has 65 g of protein, and the Double Meat has 47 g. For fewer calories, the Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken gives 32 g for 290 calories. Numbers are for each item's default build on Whataburger's ordering site.
Top picks
Best overall protein pick
Triple Meat Whataburger
65 g protein · 1075 cal · 6 g per 100 cal
Best low-calorie pick
Garden Salad (with Grilled Chicken)
32 g protein · 290 cal · 11 g per 100 cal
Best GLP-1-friendly pick
No item fits this yet.
All Whataburger items by protein
Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.
| Garden Salad (with Grilled Chicken)salad | 32 | 290 | 11 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb Salad (with Whatachick'n Filet)salad | 44 | 540 | 8.1 | 8 |
| Whatachick'n Bites 9 pcs (with Gravy)chicken | 45 | 600 | 7.5 | 3 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwichsandwich | 32 | 440 | 7.3 | 3 |
| Whatachick'n Bites 6 pcs (with Gravy)chicken | 30 | 420 | 7.1 | 2 |
| Premium Whatachick'n Sandwichsandwich | 33 | 515 | 6.4 | 3 |
| Triple Meat Whataburgerburger | 65 | 1075 | 6 | 4 |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwichsandwich | 31 | 545 | 5.7 | 3 |
| Double Meat Whataburgerburger | 47 | 835 | 5.6 | 4 |
| Bacon & Cheese Whataburgerburger | 39 | 750 | 5.2 | 4 |
| Whataburger Patty Meltburger | 49 | 950 | 5.2 | 1 |
| Bacon Wrangler Doubleburger | 60 | 1155 | 5.2 | 3 |
| Breakfast On A Bun (with Sausage)breakfast | 26 | 525 | 5 | 1 |
| Whataburgerburger | 29 | 590 | 4.9 | 4 |
| Whataburger Jr.burger | 14 | 310 | 4.5 | 2 |
| Whatachick'n Strips 3 pcs (with Gravy)chicken | 25 | 550 | 4.5 | 3 |
| Breakfast Platter (with Bacon)breakfast | 29 | 655 | 4.4 | 1 |
| Taquito with Cheese (with Sausage)breakfast | 19 | 435 | 4.4 | 1 |
| Breakfast Burgerbreakfast | 28 | 670 | 4.2 | 2 |
| Big Ranch Wrapwrap | 15 | 420 | 3.6 | 2 |
| Breakfast Bowlbreakfast | 35 | 980 | 3.6 | 2 |
“—” means the source doesn’t list that number. Items without protein or calories are never ranked.
Best orders by goal
Muscle gain
The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.
- Triple Meat Whataburger
65 g protein · 1075 cal · 6 g per 100 cal - Bacon Wrangler Double
60 g protein · 1155 cal · 5.2 g per 100 cal - Whataburger Patty Melt
49 g protein · 950 cal · 5.2 g per 100 cal - Double Meat Whataburger
47 g protein · 835 cal · 5.6 g per 100 cal - Whatachick'n Bites 9 pcs (with Gravy)
45 g protein · 600 cal · 7.5 g per 100 cal
Fat loss
Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.
- Garden Salad (with Grilled Chicken)
32 g protein · 290 cal · 11 g per 100 cal - Cobb Salad (with Whatachick'n Filet)
44 g protein · 540 cal · 8.1 g per 100 cal - Whatachick'n Bites 9 pcs (with Gravy)
45 g protein · 600 cal · 7.5 g per 100 cal - Grilled Chicken Sandwich
32 g protein · 440 cal · 7.3 g per 100 cal - Whatachick'n Bites 6 pcs (with Gravy)
30 g protein · 420 cal · 7.1 g per 100 cal
GLP-1 friendly
Smaller portions with at least 20 g protein, 10 g sugar or less, and no more than 35% of calories from fat. Higher fiber ranks higher.
No items on our list match this goal yet.
Under 500 calories
The highest-protein orders (15 g or more) that stay under 500 calories.
- Garden Salad (with Grilled Chicken)
32 g protein · 290 cal · 11 g per 100 cal - Grilled Chicken Sandwich
32 g protein · 440 cal · 7.3 g per 100 cal - Whatachick'n Bites 6 pcs (with Gravy)
30 g protein · 420 cal · 7.1 g per 100 cal - Taquito with Cheese (with Sausage)
19 g protein · 435 cal · 4.4 g per 100 cal - Big Ranch Wrap
15 g protein · 420 cal · 3.6 g per 100 cal
Build a 40g+ protein meal at Whataburger
Simple ways to order for more protein.
Whatachick'n Bites 9 pcs (with Gravy)45 g protein · 600 cal
How to order: Gravy is the default dipping sauce and is included in these numbers.
Garden Salad (with Grilled Chicken)32 g protein · 290 cal
How to order: The leanest pick here: 32 g protein for 290 calories.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich32 g protein · 440 cal
How to order: A grilled pick: 32 g protein for 440 calories.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest protein item at Whataburger?
Triple Meat Whataburger has the most protein on our list, with 65 g of protein and 1075 calories.
What is the best low-calorie, high-protein option at Whataburger?
Garden Salad (with Grilled Chicken) gives you 32 g of protein for 290 calories. That’s 11 g of protein per 100 calories.
Does Whataburger have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?
Whataburger doesn’t have a labeled GLP-1 or high-protein menu that we know of. Our GLP-1-friendly picks on this page show smaller orders with more protein and less sugar.
How can I get 40 grams of protein at Whataburger?
Order Whatachick'n Bites 9 pcs (with Gravy) (45 g protein). Gravy is the default dipping sauce and is included in these numbers.
Where does this Whataburger nutrition info come from?
We use Whataburger’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on September 24, 2026. We compared 21 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.
Source
Nutrition data from Whataburger’s official nutrition information, checked September 24, 2026.
Last updated September 24, 2026. How we check our data.
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