Whataburger Patty Melt Jr.: $4.00, 640 Calories (2026)
A Whataburger Patty Melt Jr. costs $4.00 and has 640 calories. It is one large patty on Texas toast; the Whatameal with small fries and a small drink is $7.00 (Store #608, Dallas, checked Nov 3, 2026).
As a Whatameal: $7.00 · 1,170 cal
- Contains egg
- Contains gluten
- Contains milk
- Contains MSG
- Contains soy
- Contains wheat
Price checked Nov 3, 2026 at Store #608, Dallas TX on whataburger.com. Prices vary by location.
What is in a Patty Melt Jr.
The name is a little misleading. The online menu lists Texas toast, one large 5-inch beef patty, one slice of Monterey Jack, grilled onions and creamy pepper. So it is not a 4-inch Jr. patty; it is a single-patty Patty Melt, and Whataburger's nutrition guide calls it the Patty Melt Single.
Compared with the full Patty Melt, you lose one patty (about 243 calories) and one cheese slice (about 60). The toast, onions and sauce stay the same.
Patty Melt Jr. price
At Store #608 (Dallas Pkwy & Frankford, Dallas, TX) on Nov 3, 2026, the Patty Melt Jr. was $4.00 and the Whatameal was $7.00, with small fries and a small drink. It is one of the "More for $4" items.
| Order | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Whataburger Patty Melt Jr. | $4.00 | 640 |
| Patty Melt Jr. Whatameal | $7.00 | 1,170 |
| Whataburger Patty Melt (two patties) | $8.79 | 950 |
| Patty Melt Whatameal | $12.49 | 1,760 |
The full Patty Melt costs $4.79 more for one extra patty and slice. That gap makes the Jr. one of the best-value items on the menu if one patty is enough for you.
Patty Melt Jr. calories and nutrition
The Patty Melt Jr. has 640 calories, 28 g of protein, 37 g of fat (12 g saturated), 45 g of carbs and 1,200 mg of sodium.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sat. fat | Carbs | Sugar | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whataburger Patty Melt Jr. | 640 | 28 g | 37 g | 12 g | 45 g | 6 g | 1,200 mg |
| Whataburger Patty Melt | 950 | 49 g | 61 g | 21 g | 45 g | 6 g | 1,760 mg |
| Whataburger Jr. with Bacon & Cheese | 400 | 19 g | 23 g | 8 g | 29 g | 7 g | 1,130 mg |
| Whataburger | 590 | 29 g | 25 g | 8 g | 62 g | 12 g | 1,220 mg |
The carbs are the same 45 g as the full Patty Melt because the toast does not change. Protein drops from 49 g to 28 g, and sodium from 1,760 mg to 1,200 mg.
Patty Melt Jr. allergens
Whataburger lists egg, wheat, gluten, milk, soy and MSG for the Patty Melt Jr., the same as the full Patty Melt. Fish, peanuts, tree nuts and shellfish are listed as not present.
Sesame and mustard are marked as not stated. See the allergen menu for the full chart.
Making it your own
- Add a second cheese slice for the full-size cheese pull; the app shows the price.
- Add jalapeños for $0.70.
- Add bacon for $1.80.
- Swap creamy pepper for mayonnaise if you want it milder.
Sauces are described in Whataburger sauces.
Where the Patty Melt Jr. fits
Next to the full Patty Melt, this is the smaller, cheaper version. Among the $4.00 items, it has more calories than the Jr. with Bacon & Cheese (400) because it uses a large patty and Texas toast. See every Jr. item on the Jr. menu.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Patty Melt Jr. a smaller patty?
No. It uses one large 5-inch patty on Texas toast. The full Patty Melt uses two.
How much is the Whataburger Patty Melt Jr.?
$4.00, or $7.00 as a Whatameal, at Store #608 in Dallas.
How many calories are in a Patty Melt Jr.?
640 calories, against 950 for the full Patty Melt.
What is a Patty Melt Single at Whataburger?
It is the same sandwich as the Patty Melt Jr.: one patty, one Monterey Jack slice, grilled onions and creamy pepper on Texas toast.