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Whataburger Double Meat Whataburger
Two quarter pound beef patties on a toasted five inch bun with the standard mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion build.
Contains: Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
About Double Meat Whataburger
The Double Meat Whataburger is the original with a second patty, priced at $7.49 and running 832 calories. Both patties are quarter pound, fresh never frozen beef seared on the flat grill, and everything else stays exactly as it comes on the standard Whataburger: mustard, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles and diced onions on a toasted five inch bun.
The second patty changes the balance more than the calorie count suggests. Beef dominates instead of sharing the bite with produce, which is why regulars who order it rarely go back down. If you want the same jump without the price, the Double Meat Whataburger Jr. at $5.39 does it on a four inch bun.
Whataburger Double Meat Whataburger Nutrition Facts
832
Calories
47g
Protein
62g
Carbs
44g
Total Fat
1471mg
Sodium
12g
Sugars
4g
Fiber
14g
Sat. Fat
* Values approximate, for the default build. Updated 29 August 2026.
How to Make Double Meat Whataburger at Home?
Two thin patties beat one thick one every time, because you double the seared surface instead of doubling the thickness. Cook them separately and stack at the end.
Ingredients
Burger
Toppings
Instructions
0 of 6 stepsTips
- Cook in two rounds rather than crowding the pan. A crowded pan steams the beef instead of searing it.
- Salt right before the patty hits the heat, never earlier, or the surface draws moisture and will not brown.
- Stack the patties in the pan, not on the plate, so the heat welds them together.
Variations
- Double Meat with Cheese: a slice of American between the patties, which is how most people order it.
- Triple Meat: add a third patty and expect around 1075 calories.
- Jalapeno and Cheese: add pickled jalapenos and Monterey Jack.
Serving Ideas
Serve with crinkle cut fries and Spicy Ketchup. A vanilla shake balances the salt if you are going all in.
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Double Meat Whataburger FAQ
It costs $7.49 as a sandwich. Adding a medium fry and a drink as a Whatameal brings it to roughly eleven dollars depending on location.
The standard build has 832 calories, compared with 595 for the single patty original. Adding cheese pushes it about 90 calories higher.
Half a pound total, two quarter pound patties of fresh never frozen beef cooked to order on the flat grill.
Not by default. Cheese is an add on, and most regulars order it with American cheese between the two patties so it melts on both sides.
On beef per dollar the Double Meat wins, since two Whataburger Jr. sandwiches at $3.99 each cost more and give you less beef. Two Jr. burgers only make sense if you want two separate sandwiches.
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