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From $3.99 Whataburger Jr. Meals Menu
8Jr. Items
$3.99Starting Price
509Avg Calories
Whataburger Jr. is not a kids menu. It is the same lineup built on a four inch bun instead of five, which makes it the smartest order on the board when you want the flavor without the full quarter pound. The Whataburger Jr. Meals menu runs 8 items, starting at $3.99 for the plain Jr. at 317 calories.
The list scales from there: bacon and cheese for $5.00, double meat at $5.39, and full size favorites shrunk down, including the Patty Melt Jr. at $7.39 and the Green Chile Double Jr. at $6.99. Every Jr. can be ordered as a Whatameal with a side and a drink. If you would rather size up, the standard sandwiches on the Whataburger menu are one tap away.
Whataburger Jr. Meals Menu with Prices & Pictures 2026
All 8 Jr. items with prices, calories and photos. These are scaled down versions of the main menu, not children's meals, so portions land between 317 and 652 calories. Sort by price or calories with the filters above.
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From $5.69 Double Meat Whataburger Jr. with Cheese
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26g Protein
37g Carbs
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From $7.39 Whataburger Jr. Meals Prices & Nutrition
Jr. prices and nutrition, cheapest first. This table is the fastest way to spot the value plays: several Jr. items deliver most of the flavor of their full size versions for two to three dollars less.
| Item | Price | Calories | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whataburger Jr. | From $3.99 | 317 cal | 11g | 576mg |
| Whataburger Jr. with Bacon & Cheese | From $5.00 | 408 cal | 18g | 966mg |
| Double Meat Whataburger Jr. | From $5.39 | 433 cal | 20g | 699mg |
| Double Meat Whataburger Jr. with Cheese | From $5.69 | 468 cal | 24g | 919mg |
| Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr. | From $6.69 | 652 cal | 31g | 1842mg |
| Green Chile Double Jr. | From $6.99 | 549 cal | 31g | 1692mg |
| Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger Jr. | From $7.19 | 603 cal | 33g | 1450mg |
| Whataburger Patty Melt Jr. | From $7.39 | 639 cal | 37g | 1204mg |
Prices may vary by location. Last updated September 2026.
The Jr. Lineup Compared Side by Side
Every Jr. build is a scaled down version of a full size sandwich on a four inch bun rather than the standard five inch. The table shows what each one costs and carries, so you can see where the line lands against the full menu.
| Jr. build | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whataburger Jr. | $3.99 | 317 | 14.5 g |
| Whataburger Jr. with Bacon & Cheese | $5.00 | 408 | 20.7 g |
| Double Meat Whataburger Jr. | $5.39 | 433 | 23.1 g |
| Double Meat Jr. with Cheese | $5.69 | 468 | 25.6 g |
| Whataburger Patty Melt Jr. | $7.39 | 639 | 27.8 g |
| Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger Jr. | $7.19 | 603 | 32.1 g |
| Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr. | $6.69 | 652 | 28 g |
The Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger Jr. carries 32.1 grams of protein, more than several full size sandwiches, which is why the Jr. line is not only a kids or light eater option.
Who Jr. Meals Actually Suit
Jr. gets read as a children's size, and that is the wrong way to think about it. It is a portion choice, and three groups of people order it deliberately.
- Anyone ordering two itemsA Jr. plus a side or a Jr. plus a shake often lands better than one full size sandwich, at a similar total.
- Late night ordersAt 2 AM most people cannot tell a Jr. from the full size, and the Jr. costs two dollars less. This is the most common adult use of the line.
- Calorie watchers who still want the flavourThe Patty Melt Jr. at 639 calories delivers the same grilled onions and Creamy Pepper sauce as the full size at 941.
- Feeding a mixed tableOrdering several Jr. builds plus one Family Fry Box at $12.69 costs less than the same number of full combos.
Jr. Meals vs the Kids Menu
These two get confused constantly, and the difference matters when you are reading calorie figures.
A Jr. build is a standalone sandwich. Its calorie figure describes the sandwich alone. A Kids Whatameal is a bundle that includes a side and a drink, so its calorie figure covers all three items together. That is why a Kids meal can show a higher number than a Jr. sandwich while being the smaller portion of food.
| Jr. Meals | Kids menu | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | One sandwich | Entree plus side plus drink |
| Calorie figure covers | The sandwich only | The whole bundle |
| Cheapest option | Whataburger Jr. $3.99 | Grilled Cheese $1.99 |
| Typical buyer | Adults wanting a smaller portion | Children, or anyone wanting a complete small meal |
If you want a small sandwich, order Jr. If you want a small complete meal with a drink included, order from the Kids menu.
How Jr. Differs from the Full Size
The Jr. line uses a four inch bun with a smaller beef patty, while the standard line uses a five inch bun with a quarter pound patty. Toppings, sauces and the build order stay identical, so a Patty Melt Jr. tastes like a Patty Melt, just scaled to fit one hand.
The calorie gap is meaningful. A Whataburger Jr. is 317 calories against 595 for the original, and the Double Meat Jr. at 433 sits roughly 400 below its full size counterpart. For anyone tracking intake without giving up the order, this is the section to shop from.
Jr. Meals and Value Ordering
Several Jr. items appear on the Whatadeals value lineup, which is why the Jr. with Bacon and Cheese lands at a flat $5.00. Pairing one with fries and a drink usually costs less than a full size Whatameal by a couple of dollars.
For families, mixing Jr. items with a Family Fry Box is the efficient order: everyone picks their own sandwich, one big fry box covers the table, and the total stays reasonable. Kids under about eight are usually better served by the actual Kids menu, which bundles a drink and a side.
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Whataburger Jr. Meals FAQ
A smaller version of the original Whataburger on a four inch bun, priced at $3.99 with 317 calories. It uses the same fresh beef and the same mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion build.
There are 8, including the plain Jr., bacon and cheese, double meat versions, the Patty Melt Jr., the Green Chile Double Jr. and two chicken strip sandwiches.
Yes. The Jr. is $3.99 against $5.99 for the original, and most Jr. versions of specialty burgers run two to three dollars less than their full size counterparts.
Yes, any Jr. can be ordered as a Whatameal with a side and a drink. The upgrade typically adds around three and a half dollars to the sandwich price.
The Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr. tops the list at 652 calories, followed by the Patty Melt Jr. at 639.
No. Jr. items are scaled down adult sandwiches sold on their own. The Kids menu bundles a smaller entree with a side and a drink for children.
Yes, exactly like the full size menu. Add or remove any topping, swap mustard for mayo, add jalapenos or cheese, or order it without the bun.
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