Burger King Whopper: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

The Whopper is the burger that made Burger King famous. Since 1957 it has been the chain’s flagship: a quarter-pound flame-grilled beef patty, dressed with cool mayo, crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, pickles, ketchup, sliced onion, and a toasted sesame seed bun. In 2026 the Whopper carries 710 calories and a price that starts from $5.69, which puts it right in the middle of the fast food burger landscape. It is bigger and more customizable than most of its rivals, and the flame-grilled flavor is still the thing people come back for. Here is the current price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Table of contents

• What is in the Whopper
• Whopper nutrition facts
• Whopper ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Whopper vs Double Whopper
• Getting the best value on the Whopper
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the Whopper

The Whopper starts with a quarter-pound beef patty cooked over an open flame, which is the signature Burger King move. Flame grilling gives the beef a smoky, backyard-grill character that flat-top chains cannot quite match, and it also lets some of the fat drip away during cooking. The patty goes onto a toasted sesame seed bun with a generous spread of mayonnaise, then gets layered with shredded iceberg lettuce, two slices of tomato, crinkle-cut dill pickles, ketchup, and sliced white onion.

At 710 calories, the Whopper is a full-size meal of a burger. It carries 34 grams of protein, which is enough to keep most people satisfied for several hours, and the vegetable toppings add a freshness that many fast food burgers skip. This is the burger the brand was built on, and after nearly seventy years it remains the default order for anyone walking into a Burger King for the first time.

One thing worth knowing: the Whopper you get today is built the same way it has been for decades, but the published nutrition has crept upward over the years as buns and condiment portions changed. Older nutrition listings put the Whopper at 670 calories; current 2026 data from Burger King’s own figures puts it at 710. That is the number on today’s menu boards, and it is the one to plan around.

Whopper nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one Whopper, based on Burger King’s official US nutrition data as reported by 2026-updated nutrition databases.

Nutrient	Amount per Whopper
Calories	710
Total fat	42g
Total carbohydrates	57g
Protein	34g
Sodium	1250mg

The headline numbers tell a clear story. You get 710 calories with 34 grams of protein, which is a respectable protein load for a single fast food item. The 42 grams of fat is the number to watch, and a meaningful share of it comes from the mayonnaise rather than the beef itself. Sodium at 1250 mg is more than half of the 2300 mg daily guideline, so a Whopper plus fries in one sitting puts most of the day’s sodium budget on a single tray.

For context, the Whopper sits between its main rivals. It is lighter than some stacked bacon burgers but heavier than a basic single-patty cheeseburger. The vegetable toppings are a genuine plus: the lettuce, tomato, and onion add volume and a little fiber without adding many calories, which makes the Whopper feel like more food than its calorie count suggests.

Whopper ingredients and customization

The standard build is flame-grilled beef, mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, onion, and a sesame seed bun. Burger King’s whole pitch is customization, and “Have It Your Way” is still printed on the packaging. The easiest calorie saver is holding the mayo, which cuts a significant chunk of fat and roughly 150 calories without touching the beef or the vegetables. Skipping the cheese (if you added it) saves more, and ordering it with extra lettuce and tomato bulks up the burger for free.

Going the other direction is just as easy. Adding a slice of American cheese tacks on around 70 calories. Doubling the patty turns it into a Double Whopper at 980 calories. Bacon, extra mayo, and stacked cheese can push a loaded Whopper past 1000 calories without much effort, so build it deliberately if you are counting.

A popular middle path is the Whopper with no mayo but extra pickles and onion. You keep the smoky beef flavor, the crunch, and the tang, and you drop the calorie count into the mid-500s. The flame-grilled patty does enough work on its own that most people do not miss the mayo once they try it.

Allergens

The Whopper contains wheat and gluten (sesame seed bun), sesame (bun topping), soy (ingredients in the bun and condiments), and egg (mayonnaise). Anyone with a gluten, sesame, egg, or soy allergy should take care. The beef patty itself is just beef, but Burger King kitchens handle many allergens and the grill is shared, so cross-contact is possible even on a customized order. Always check with the restaurant if you have a serious allergy.

Whopper vs Double Whopper

The Double Whopper takes the same build and adds a second quarter-pound flame-grilled patty. The result: 980 calories, 62 grams of fat, 56 grams of protein, and 1320 mg of sodium, with a price starting from $6.79. That is 270 more calories and 22 grams more protein for roughly a dollar more than the standard Whopper.

Pick the regular Whopper if you want the classic experience that fits reasonably into a day’s eating. It is already a big burger, and 34 grams of protein satisfies most appetites. Pick the Double if you are very hungry, splitting is not an option, or you are chasing protein, because 56 grams for the price difference is strong value. Most people find the regular Whopper is the everyday choice and the Double is the special-occasion upgrade.

Getting the best value on the Whopper

• At from $5.69, the Whopper is one of the better calorie-per-dollar burgers in fast food. You get 710 calories and 34 grams of protein for the price of a basic combo sandwich elsewhere.
• The Whopper meal bundles the burger with medium fries and a drink. It costs more than the burger alone, but the bundle beats buying all three items separately.
• Check the Burger King app before you order. The Whopper shows up in app-only deals, coupons, and Royal Perks reward offers constantly, and the savings are real, sometimes cutting a couple of dollars off the meal.
• Customization is free. Loading up on lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion costs nothing and makes the burger feel bigger, while holding the mayo cuts calories at no charge.

Frequently asked questions

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