Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

The Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, known to regulars as the JBC, is Wendy’s best value burger. A junior beef patty, Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a toasted bun. At 390 calories and a price starting from $2.89, it delivers the full Wendy’s burger experience at a fraction of the cost of a Dave’s Single. Here is the 2026 price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

Prices vary by location. The 390 calorie figure covers one standard Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger as made.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Table of contents

• What is in the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger
• Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger nutrition facts
• Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger vs Dave’s Single
• Getting the best value on the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger
• Frequently asked questions

What is in the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger

The JBC is built on a junior-size square beef patty, the same fresh, never-frozen beef as the bigger burgers, just smaller. It gets a slice of American cheese, several strips of Applewood smoked bacon, shredded lettuce, a slice of tomato, and mayonnaise, served on a toasted bun. It is essentially a scaled-down Dave’s Single with bacon added.

The bacon is what makes this burger special at its price. You get real, in-restaurant-cooked Applewood smoked bacon on a burger that starts under three dollars. The junior patty keeps the whole thing at 390 calories, which makes the JBC one of the few fast-food bacon cheeseburgers that fits comfortably in a normal meal.

Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger nutrition facts

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

Nutrient	Amount per Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger
Calories	390
Total fat	24g
Total carbohydrates	25g
Protein	19g
Sodium	660mg

For a bacon cheeseburger, these numbers are reasonable. Nineteen grams of protein at 390 calories is a solid ratio, and the sodium at 660 mg is modest for fast food. The 24 grams of fat comes mostly from the bacon, cheese, and mayo. Some older sources list this burger at 370 calories, but the current official figure is 390.

Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger ingredients and customization

The standard build is a junior beef patty, American cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and a toasted bun. Customization is straightforward. Dropping the mayo cuts fat and saves roughly 90 calories, bringing the burger close to 300 calories. Adding extra bacon is a popular upgrade, though each addition raises the price and the calories.

The JBC is also the anchor of Wendy’s Biggie Bag, where it is paired with a 4-piece nugget order, small fries, and a small drink. That bundle is one of the best-known value deals in fast food.

Allergens

The Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger contains egg (mayo), gluten and wheat (bun), milk (American cheese, buttered bun), and soy (bun and condiment ingredients). Cross-contact is possible in Wendy’s kitchens. Always check with the restaurant if you have a serious allergy.

Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger vs Dave’s Single

The comparison that matters. Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger: 390 calories, 19g protein, 24g fat, from $2.89. Dave’s Single: 590 calories, 29g protein, 34g fat, from $5.49.

The Single gives you a bigger patty and 10 more grams of protein for about two dollars and sixty cents more. But the JBC gives you bacon, which the Single does not have, at nearly half the price. If you are hungry, the Single wins. If you want the best flavor per dollar, the JBC is hard to beat. Many regulars order two JBCs instead of one Dave’s Single: 780 calories and 38g of protein for under six dollars, with double the bacon.

Getting the best value on the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger

• At from $2.89, the JBC is the best burger value on Wendy’s menu. Bacon cheeseburgers under three dollars are rare in 2026.
• The Biggie Bag pairs the JBC with 4-piece nuggets, small fries, and a small drink. It is the flagship value bundle and usually the cheapest way to get a full meal.
• Wendy’s app deals and the rewards program regularly discount the JBC. Check the app before you order.
• Ordering two JBCs instead of one Dave’s Single gets you more bacon, more protein, and change from the price of a Single.

Frequently asked questions

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