From $9.19 Triple Meat Whataburger
Once, twice, three times a burger.
1075 Cal
65g Protein
62g Carbs
Whataburger Jr.
A smaller version of the original on a four inch bun, the same fresh beef and standard toppings at the lowest burger price.
Contains: Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
About Whataburger Jr.
The Whataburger Jr. is the original scaled down, priced at $3.99 with 317 calories. Same fresh, never frozen beef, same mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion build, served on a four inch bun instead of five.
It is not a kids item, and that distinction matters. Jr. sandwiches are for adults who want the flavor at a smaller size or a smaller price, which is why the Jr. line includes grown up builds like the Patty Melt Jr. at $7.39. If you are feeding a child, the Kids Whatameal bundles are the better fit.
Whataburger Jr. Nutrition Facts
317
Calories
15g
Protein
37g
Carbs
11g
Total Fat
576mg
Sodium
6g
Sugars
2g
Fiber
3g
Sat. Fat
* Values approximate, for the default build. Updated 27 August 2026.
How to Make Whataburger Jr. at Home?
The Jr. is about proportion. A smaller patty on a smaller bun keeps the ratio right, which is why shrinking only the bun never works.
Ingredients
Burger
Toppings
Instructions
0 of 5 stepsTips
- Keep the patties thin. A thick small patty turns into a meatball in a bun.
- Cut the tomato slices smaller too, or the ratio tips toward juice.
- Serve straight away. There is less mass here to hold heat.
Variations
- Jr. with bacon and cheese, which is a standing value item at $5.00.
- Double Meat Jr.: two small patties instead of one.
- Spicy Jr.: pickled jalapenos and pepper jack.
Serving Ideas
Two Jr. burgers with one shared Family Fry Box feeds a small group cheaply. A soft drink at $1.99 completes it.
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From $8.69 Whataburger Jr. FAQ
The Jr. uses a four inch bun with a smaller patty, while the original uses a five inch bun with a quarter pound patty. Toppings and build are identical.
It is $3.99, the cheapest burger on the menu, against $5.99 for the full size original.
It has 317 calories, roughly half the 595 calories in the standard Whataburger.
No. It is a smaller adult sandwich sold on its own. Kids Whatameal bundles are a separate part of the menu and include a side and a drink.
Yes, any Jr. can be ordered as a Whatameal with a side and a drink, which usually adds around three and a half dollars.
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