Wendy’s Baconator: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

The Baconator is Wendy’s most famous indulgence. Two quarter-pound patties of fresh, never-frozen beef, six strips of Applewood smoked bacon, two slices of American cheese, ketchup, and mayo on a toasted bun. No lettuce, no tomato, nothing green to get in the way. At 920 calories and a price starting from $7.69, it is the heaviest standard burger on Wendy’s menu and one of the most talked-about burgers in fast food. Here is the 2026 price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Prices vary by location. The 920 calorie figure covers one standard Baconator as made.

Last updated: September 22, 2026

Table of contents

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

What is in the Baconator

The Baconator keeps its formula brutally simple. Two square quarter-pound beef patties, grilled to order. Six strips of Applewood smoked bacon, woven across the beef. Two slices of American cheese, melted over the top. Ketchup and mayonnaise. A toasted premium bun. That is it. Wendy’s deliberately left out the lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions so nothing dilutes the beef, bacon, and cheese experience.

The bacon is the star. Wendy’s cooks its Applewood smoked bacon in-restaurant, and six full strips is a generous amount by fast-food standards. The result is a burger that tastes like exactly what it promises: beef and bacon, with cheese holding it together. At 920 calories, it is a meal and a half, and most people who order one do not need anything else with it.

Baconator nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one Baconator, based on Wendy’s official US nutrition data as reported by third-party nutrition databases.

Nutrient	Amount per Baconator
Calories	920
Total fat	60g
Total carbohydrates	38g
Protein	57g
Sodium	1540mg

The 57 grams of protein is the highest of any standard Wendy’s burger, and it is the number that keeps the Baconator on the radar of people who track macros. Everything else is unapologetically heavy: 60 grams of fat and 1540 mg of sodium, which is two-thirds of the daily sodium guideline in a single burger. This is a planned-indulgence item, not an everyday lunch. If you pair it with medium fries, the meal crosses 1250 calories.

Baconator ingredients and customization

The standard build is two beef patties, six bacon strips, two cheese slices, ketchup, mayo, and a toasted bun. Wendy’s lets you customize it freely. Removing the mayo is the single easiest improvement, cutting fat and roughly 90 calories. Some people add lettuce and tomato to lighten the flavor profile, which adds almost no calories.

The Son of Baconator is the official lighter alternative: two smaller patties, four bacon strips, and 590 calories. If the full Baconator feels like too much, the Son delivers the same flavor idea at a much more manageable size.

Allergens

The Baconator contains egg (mayo), gluten and wheat (bun), milk (American cheese, buttered bun), and soy (bun and condiment ingredients). There is no sesame in the standard build. Cross-contact is possible in Wendy’s kitchens. Always check with the restaurant if you have a serious allergy.

Baconator vs Dave’s Double

These two are close cousins. Both have a half-pound of fresh beef. The difference is the bacon and the toppings. Baconator: 920 calories, 60g fat, 57g protein, 1540mg sodium, from $7.69. Dave’s Double: 810 calories, 52g fat, 49g protein, 1410mg sodium, from $6.49.

The Baconator’s six bacon strips and second cheese approach add 110 calories and 8 grams of protein for roughly a dollar and twenty cents more. The Dave’s Double brings lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion to the table, which the Baconator skips entirely. Pick the Baconator for maximum indulgence and protein. Pick the Double for a slightly lighter burger with fresher toppings and a lower price.

Getting the best value on the Baconator

• At from $7.69 for 920 calories and 57g of protein, the Baconator is expensive but dense: you are paying for a lot of food.
• The Baconator Combo adds medium fries and a drink. It is the classic order, but be aware the full meal is a serious calorie commitment.
• Check the Wendy’s app. The Baconator appears in app-only deals and the rewards program, and it is one of the items where a deal makes the biggest difference.
• The Son of Baconator costs less and has 590 calories. If you want the bacon flavor without the full commitment, it is the smarter buy.

Frequently asked questions

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