Keto at Whataburger: Lettuce-Wrapped and No-Bun Orders
Yes, you can order a Whataburger with no bun or lettuce-wrapped; dropping the 310-calorie bun takes a #1 from 590 to about 280 calories. Most of the #1's 62 g of carbs come from the bun.
Can you get a Whataburger lettuce-wrapped?
People do order Whataburger burgers with no bun or wrapped in lettuce. It is one of the most searched Whataburger questions, and a Reddit thread asking who orders it lettuce-wrapped drew 51 comments. Ask for it as a custom change when you order.
The bun is where most of a burger's carbs are. A #1 Whataburger lists 62 g of carbs with the bun; the beef patty, mustard, pickles, lettuce and tomato add very few. Removing the bun takes away 310 calories.
Calories without the bun
Our math: each burger's listed calories minus the bun (310 calories for the large 5-inch bun, 170 for the small 4-inch Jr. bun). Carbs shown are with the bun, as Whataburger lists them.
| Burger | With bun | Bun | No bun (our math) | Carbs with bun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whataburger | 590 | 310 cal | about 280 cal | 62 g |
| Double Meat Whataburger | 835 | 310 cal | about 525 cal | 62 g |
| Triple Meat Whataburger | 1,075 | 310 cal | about 765 cal | 62 g |
| Jalapeno & Cheese Whataburger | 680 | 310 cal | about 370 cal | - |
| Whataburger Jr. | 310 | 170 cal | about 140 cal | 36 g |
| Double Meat Whataburger Jr. | 420 | 170 cal | about 250 cal | 36 g |
| Bacon Blaze Jalapeno Double | 1,080 | 310 cal | about 770 cal | - |
| Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger | 1,095 | 310 cal | about 785 cal | 69 g |
| Whataburger Jr. | 310 | 170 cal | about 140 cal | 36 g |
| Double Meat Whataburger Jr. | 420 | 170 cal | about 250 cal | 36 g |
Best keto orders
- #2 Double Meat, no bun, add cheese: two patties with lettuce, tomato, pickles and onions. About 525 calories before cheese (our math).
- #5 Bacon & Cheese, no bun: bacon and cheese bring fat and flavor; about 440 calories.
- Swap the sauce: mustard (15 cal) and mayonnaise (50 cal) are low in carbs; Honey BBQ and Sweet & Spicy are the sweet ones to skip.
- Drink: unsweet tea (10 cal) or a diet soda.
Sauce calories are on Whataburger sauces and condiments.
Carbs in sides and drinks
If you are counting carbs, the sides and drinks often matter more than the burger. These are Whataburger's listed carbs for current recipes:
| Item | Carbs | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Tea (medium unsweet) | 3 g | 10 |
| Milk (1%) | 13 g | 110 |
| Fruit Chews | 20 g | 80 |
| Hash Brown Sticks | 21 g | 190 |
| Onion Rings (medium) | 32 g | 300 |
| Hot Apple Pie | 34 g | 270 |
| Simply Orange Juice | 37 g | 160 |
| French Fries (medium) | 52 g | 420 |
| Shake (medium vanilla) | 85 g | 500 |
| Soft Drink (medium Coca-Cola) | 107 g | 390 |
Unsweet tea is the lowest-carb drink on the list. A medium order of fries has 52 g of carbs, more than the bun on a #1, so a no-bun burger with fries is not a low-carb meal. Skip the side, or make the second item another no-bun patty.
What to skip on keto
Fries (420 cal for a medium), onion rings, biscuits, taquito tortillas, pancakes and anything breaded are high in carbs. The breaded chicken strips carry carbs in the coating, so the grilled chicken fillet without the bun is the better chicken pick.
Shakes and regular sodas are the hidden carb sources: a medium Coca-Cola lists 107 g of carbs. Full figures are on Whataburger nutrition and calories, and lighter orders on healthy options.
Frequently asked questions
Does Whataburger do lettuce wraps?
Yes, people regularly order Whataburger burgers lettuce-wrapped or with no bun as a custom change.
How many calories is a Whataburger with no bun?
About 280 calories for a #1 by our math: 590 with the bun, minus 310 for the bun.
What can I eat at Whataburger on a low-carb diet?
Any burger with no bun or lettuce-wrapped, with mustard or mayonnaise, plus unsweet tea or a diet soda. The #2 Double Meat with no bun is about 525 calories by our math.
Is Whataburger keto friendly?
The burgers can be, ordered with no bun and no sweet sauce. Fries, biscuits, pancakes, breaded chicken and regular sodas are not.
How many carbs are in a Whataburger bun?
Whataburger lists the large bun at 310 calories; the #1 has 62 g of carbs in total, and almost all of them come from the bun.