Whataburger vs. In-N-Out Burger, by the numbers

Whataburger publishes nutrition for 148 items and In-N-Out Burger for 41. The typical In-N-Out Burger item is lighter (median 180 calories vs 400), Whataburger has the single highest-protein item, and Whataburger has the most protein-dense order. Below: the numbers side by side, then the lightest pick in each category both chains sell, all from the chains' own nutrition guides.

Menus:

Whataburger menu Low-calorie Whataburger In-N-Out Burger menu Low-calorie In-N-Out Burger

Items with published nutrition

Whataburger: 148

In-N-Out Burger: 41

Median calories per item

Whataburger: 400

In-N-Out Burger: 180

Real meals under 500 calories (15 g+ protein)

Whataburger: 28

In-N-Out Burger: 6

Lightest real meal (15 g+ protein)

Whataburger: Whatachick’n® Bites (4) (260 calories, 20 g protein)

In-N-Out Burger: Cheeseburger Protein Style® (bun replaced with lettuce) (280 calories, 16 g protein)

Most protein

Whataburger: Triple Meat Whataburger® (1070 calories, 65 g protein)

In-N-Out Burger: Double-Double® (mustard & ketchup instead of spread) (550 calories, 34 g protein)

Most protein per 100 calories

Whataburger: Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken (11.7 g)

In-N-Out Burger: Double-Double® Protein Style® (bun replaced with lettuce) (6.5 g)

Keto meals (under 10 g net carbs, 15 g+ protein)

Whataburger: 3

In-N-Out Burger: 1

Median sodium per item

Whataburger: 690 mg

In-N-Out Burger: 65 mg

Lightest burger

Whataburger ›

Justaburger®

per burger · 14g protein · 35g carbs · 11g fat

300 kcal

In-N-Out Burger ›

Hamburger Protein Style® (bun replaced with lettuce)

per burger · 12g protein · 9g carbs · 14g fat

210 kcal

Lightest fries

Whataburger ›

French Fries (Small)

per small · 3g protein · 34g carbs · 14g fat

270 kcal

In-N-Out Burger ›

French Fries

per order · 6g protein · 49g carbs · 15g fat

360 kcal

Lightest shake

Whataburger ›

Vanilla Shake (Small)

per 16 fl oz · 10g protein · 69g carbs · 12g fat

410 kcal

In-N-Out Burger ›

Vanilla Shake (15 oz)

per shake · 16g protein · 66g carbs · 31g fat

590 kcal

Questions people ask

Which is healthier, Whataburger or In-N-Out Burger?

By the numbers, In-N-Out Burger has the lighter typical item and Whataburger the better protein per calorie, so it depends on what you order. Real meals under 500 calories (150+ calories, 15 g+ protein): 28 at Whataburger and 6 at In-N-Out Burger.

Which has more protein, Whataburger or In-N-Out Burger?

Whataburger: Triple Meat Whataburger® has 65 g. For protein without the calories, Whataburger's Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken leads at 11.7 g per 100 calories.

Which is better for keto, Whataburger or In-N-Out Burger?

Whataburger has more meals under 10 g net carbs with 15 g of protein (3 vs 1). Each chain's keto page lists them.

Where do these numbers come from?

Whataburger's and In-N-Out Burger's own published nutrition guides, reviewed before import. Portions differ between chains, so compare calories and protein, not just item names.

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