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If you like the ease of being able to order food at the tips of your fingers, then you will want to check into the Whataburger App, available at the App Store and at Google Play.

Hungry for more salads? Check out our posts about Panera Salads, Wendy’s Salads, Cracker Barrel Salads, and Zaxby’s salads. If you’re lucky and find yourself in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, you’ll want to check out our posts for Salads and Healthy Options.The Cobb Salad comes standard with a sliced hard-boiled egg, shredded Cheddar cheese, crispy bacon strips, grape tomatoes, matchstick carrot, and a lettuce blend of romaine and petite mature lettuce leaves (Red Roma Blend). The salad also comes with your choice of Whatachick’n filet, grilled chicken filet, spicy chicken filet, or even no chicken.

Yes, the popular hamburger chain has three salads on its menu every day. Occasionally, you might also spot a specialty salad as a “Limited Time Offer.”

The last salad on the everyday menu is the Garden Salad. The basic garden salad is $4.99 (prices may vary) and has only 160 calories, 9 grams fat, 10 grams carbohydrates, and 9 grams of protein. The salad has a bed of lettuce, grape tomatoes, shredded Cheddar cheese, and matchstick carrots. Like the other salads, you can choose to have a chicken filet added to the salad to make it a Whataburger Chicken Garden Salad.

You can load your credit card to the app and use it to pay for your purchases. (Apple Pay is another convenient way of paying for your Whataburger purchases.)For more in-depth nutrition, be sure to choose the add-ons that you would like as well as remove the items that you do not want. Then click on the Show Nutrition button.The Apple and Cranberry Salad comes with shredded Cheddar cheese, cranberries, apple slices, and shredded carrots served on a bed of lettuce. The basic salad (without meat) has 255 calories, 10 grams fat, 36 grams carbohydrates, and 8 grams protein. The Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad is a special offering on the Whataburger menu. The salad is served with your choice of a Whatachick’n filet, grilled chicken filet, or spicy chicken filet. The chicken is served on top of a Red Roma Blend with blue cheese, bacon slices, grape tomatoes, and grated carrots. Nutrition information will vary depending on the meat that you choose. My name is Lynda and I am a recovering sugar addict and travel junkie. I’m also a mom of two children & 2 dogs, wife of 1….and a messy cook taking life one bite at a time.You can get more information about the nutrition information for the menu items that you choose by going to Whataburger’s website. Simply go to the menu, select the item(s) that you want, and then click Show Nutrition. You will find it located underneath the item price.

The red wine vinaigrette dressing doesn’t take long to whisk up and compliments the salad nicely. The salad has a lot of flavor so you don’t need a lot of dressing.

Cobb Salad is a classic salad recipe that has SO many delicious toppings and definitely isn’t boring. This colorful salad is a beauty and has so many wonderful flavors and textures.

I love making salads because they are pretty, fresh, and delicious. I don’t do boring salads, I always make salads that are loaded with lots of goodies.This is a great meal prep salad because you can keep all of the ingredients in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble. Keep all of the salad toppings in individual containers until you are ready to assemble and eat!

Rumor has it that the Cobb Salad was invented by Hollywood restaurateur Robert Cobb in 1937. Robert was hungry while working at his restaurant, Brown Derby, and created a loaded salad with all of the ingredients he had on hand. This salad is now a popular main-dish American salad that is served at restaurants everywhere. I am not exactly sure if this story is true, but the Cobb salad has been around for a long time and that makes A LOT of people happy. This salad is a legend!So what ingredients are in the famous salad? The Cobb salad is very similar to a Chef’s salad, but the Cobb has a mixture of lettuces, and also has avocado and tomatoes. Chef salads usually have ham too. To make this recipe, you will need: You will see Cobb salad on a lot of restaurant menus, but it is easy to make at home! You can serve this salad as a main dish, it is certainly filling. You can also serve it as a side dish in smaller portions. You really can’t go wrong! Cobb Salad with chicken, bacon, tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, avocado, blue cheese, chives, and a simple red wine vinegar dressing. This traditional salad is loaded with goodness and always a favorite! Serve as a main dish or side dish!”If you’re going to Chick-fil-A, something tells me you’re craving their signature chicken sandwich,” Lydon told INSIDER. A Chick-fil-A Sandwich has 440 calories, 19 grams of fat, and 40 grams of carbs.”Enjoy it, as it contains protein, carbs and fat and then balance it out with a super-food side to get some veggies in for variety.””As a well-balanced option, it contains 43 grams of carbohydrate including sunflower seeds, cracked oats, and millet, as well as 8 grams of protein,” Mancella told INSIDER. “I suggest adding a side of fruit cup for some additional fiber. You’ll even get 25% of your daily vitamin C at only 50 calories more.”

When you’re on the go or are just craving some chicken, it can be tough to find mindful fast-food options. Fortunately, some of Chick-fil-A’s menu items are a bit more healthy than others. So if you’re looking for recommendations as to what to eat, we talked to four dietitians about what they would order from the Chick-fil-A menu and why.Like many fast food restaurants, Chick-fil-A has a variety of soda to choose from. The fast-food chain also brews up its own sweet tea and lemonade, but Amer suggests skipping the sugary drinks, instead pairing water with your Chick-fil-A meal. With a combination of greens, fresh fruit, nuts, and grilled chicken, the Market Salad is one of the most nutritionally balanced options at Chick-fil-A, according to Amer. The bed of lettuce, chicken, fruits, contains 340 calories, 14 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbs, and 28 grams of protein. “This is my personal go-to,” said Mancella. According to Chick-fil-A, the Chick-n-Strips are hand-breaded and pressure cooked in peanut oil. “If you are looking to keep the carbohydrates on the lower side during your lunch or dinner, these strips contain only 21 grams of carbohydrates and a hefty 26 grams of protein.””These are a kid-friendly choice, with a protein punch,” Amer told INSIDER. “Opting for grilled nuggets over fried is a much lighter choice, with over three times less fat.” If you still want to chow down on nuggets but want to avoid the fried version, Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, and owner of Chelsey Amer Nutrition, recommends ordering Chick-fil-A’s grilled nuggets. This menu item has 140 calories, 3.5 grams of fat, and 25 grams of protein. For more than 70 years, Chick-fil-A has been serving chicken sandwiches to patrons around the country. The fast-food joint prides itself on having a burger-free menu, making Chick-fil-A a one-of-a-kind fast-food establishment.

Gabrielle Mancella, M.S., R.D., at Orlando Health says that the sunflower multigrain bagel, which has 290 calories, is an appropriate serving for someone who is looking to watch their portion size.According to Chick-fil-A, this is the company’s best-selling food item. And the recipe for the waffles fries hasn’t changed much since the fried potatoes debuted on the menu in 1985.

“Don’t be afraid of the fries. These contain only 280 mg of sodium and can be a great option for those looking to maintain a gluten-free lifestyle,” said Mancella. “The waffle fries contain only 2 grams of saturated fat and 0 grams of trans fat.”

The chicken tortilla soup has 23 grams of protein and 340 calories with 10 grams of fat. Mitzi Dulan, a registered dietitian, and nutritionist recommend this option because of how much protein it contains.”The grilled chicken wrap is a nourishing option because you’re getting satiating protein from the chicken, fat from the cheese and carbohydrates from the flatbread,” Lydon told INSIDER. “Pair it with chicken noodle soup to make it a well-balanced meal.” Lydon advises anyone who is looking for a balanced meal that incorporates all three essential macronutrients including carbs, protein and fat, to check out Chick-fil-A’s Spicy Southwest Salad, which has 340 calories and 14 grams of protein. She advises pairing it with a fruit cup, which contains mandarin oranges, strawberries, red and green apple slices, and blueberries. The kids’ grilled cheese contains 510 calories, 28g fat, 10g saturated fat, 42g carbohydrate, 16g protein, and 1,300mg sodium. Order this sandwich sans fries and soda to avoid additional fat, sugar, and calories. The majority of Whataburger’s menu items contain high amounts of fats and carbs; the burgers are cooked with large beef patties and the condiments include high-calorie sauces such as jalapeño ranch and honey BBQ (two of the most popular options with customers). If you’re looking for the healthiest meal at Whataburger, the garden salad’s fresh vegetables make this the most appropriate choice. This item contains nothing fried or greasy (you can top it with grilled chicken for more lean protein, if you like).The Whataburger kids’ menu contains only four options, and you can order nutritious sides, such as apple slices and 1% milk, instead of the standard fries and soda. Adults looking for smaller portions can also order from this menu.Breakfast is available from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m., so you can stop by Whataburger for a late night or early morning meal. Egg-based options such as the egg sandwich and taquito with cheese offer filling protein, and you can add with extra proteins such as sausage or bacon too (though additional meat will add fat and calories).There are 420 calories, 20g fat, 6g saturated fat, 37 carbohydrates, 23g protein, and 870mg sodium in the double meat Whataburger Jr. burger. The calories and fat content are still low and you get a sizeable amount of meat for a small burger.

As with other fast-food restaurants, Whataburger’s menu consists of mostly high-fat burgers topped with high-calorie sauces, bacon, and cheese. You can boost the nutrition value of your meal by skipping toppings, ordering apple slices instead of fries, and staying away from soda.

A large sweet tea provides 610 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 155g sugar, 158g carbs (nearly all of which come from sugar), 0g protein, and 35mg sodium. As a healthier alternative, opt for a large unsweetened tea, which contains only 15 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 4g carbs, 0g protein, and 40mg sodium.

On a small bun and with one cheese slice, the egg sandwich doesn’t overload you on fat and carbs. It’s similar to a burger, but with fewer calories and healthier fats. It has 310 calories, 12g fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 34g carbohydrates, 15g protein, and 740mg sodium.Whataburger offers a variety of choices for diners with diet specifications including gluten-free, low-carb, diabetes-friendly, vegetarian, and vegan, but does not have options for low-FODMAP, low-fat, and low-sodium diets. When dining out on a diabetes-friendly diet, you want to watch your sugar and carb intake. While you want to avoid the sandwiches at Whataburger—unless you order them without the bun—there are a few select dishes that fit a diabetes-friendly diet. Elaine Hinzey is a registered dietitian, writer, and fact-checker with nearly two decades of experience in educating clients and other healthcare professionals.Get a dose of vitamin C with a cup of Simply Orange juice, which has just 160 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 37g carbs, 2g protein, and 0mg sodium in an 11.5-ounce serving. Dining regularly at a burger joint doesn’t fit with a healthy diet, but you can take steps to make Whataburger’s menu offerings more nutritious and mitigate its high calorie counts. This includes dining inside when you can and chewing slowly, as well as eating with friends to share the French fries and save calories. The honey BBQ chicken strip sandwich contains 890 calories, 42g fat, 11g saturated fat, 87g carbohydrate, 38g protein, and 2,430mg sodium. To cut back on extra calories, you could skip the fries and soda or choose the junior option, which contains 650 calories and 31g fat instead.Whataburger is known for its variety of burgers (as you can probably figure out from the name). However, the burgers are some of the least nutritious options on the menu. For a more nutrient-packed meal, choose chicken-based sandwiches instead. Or order a junior burger to save on calories. If you skip the sauces and order the burger without the bun, you can create an entree that is lower in carbs and fats. Whataburger’s chicken menu contains 10-plus chicken-based sandwiches, bites, and tacos. Served both grilled and crispy (fried), and in original and spicy seasoning, the menu offers something for many diets and has some of the restaurant’s most nutritious options. The butter and sugar content makes the honey butter chicken biscuit a high-carb option. It has 580 calories, 36g fat, 12g saturated fat, 52g carbohydrate, 13g protein, and 990mg sodium. Lower-calorie biscuit options include the buttermilk biscuit with sausage or the buttermilk biscuit with egg and cheese.While Whataburger does not offer specific low-carb options, you can make a sandwich lower-carb by skipping the bun. Choose the grilled chicken sandwich with no bun for 32g of protein, or try a Cobb or garden salad with grilled chicken to get more veggies with your protein.Eating greasy fried chicken in the morning may make you feel sluggish later. If chicken is your preferred protein, Whataburger has a grilled chicken melt on its menu which can taste as delicious at breakfast as it does at lunch or dinner.

The triple meat Whataburger burger contains more than half the number of calories most people need in a day. There are 1070 calories, 63g fat, 21g saturated fat, 62 carbs, 65g protein, and 1,720mg sodium per burger. Instead, consider ordering a junior size or switch to a chicken sandwich, which has lower calories and fat.If you’re following a special diet or need to avoid certain ingredients, you will find full transparency on the Whataburger online menu. This will allow you to create a meal suitable for your needs.

Whataburger is known for chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry shakes and malts, but you’ll save calories when you look outside of the ice cream offerings. Whataburger has apple and lemon pies, cookies, and even fruit chews you can add to a meal to satisfy your sweet tooth. The restaurant is also known for offering special drinks for a limited time, such as a Dr Pepper shake.

While much of the Whataburger menu centers around meaty burgers, vegetarians can still find some options without meat (but with dairy). Choose the breakfast biscuit with cheese for a filling sandwich.Use caution if you are allergic or sensitive to gluten, milk, eggs, soy, or wheat, as these ingredients are present in many Whataburger menu items. The restaurant cannot promise your meal will be free from cross-contamination with these allergens.

Known for its burgers, fries, sauces, and fixings, Whataburger is a popular fast food joint known for its eye-catching orange and white exterior. You’ll find Whataburger locations in Texas and 12 other states, mostly in the southern and southwestern U.S. Many are open to drive-through orders 24 hours a day.

If you do want a burger, as opposed to a chicken sandwich, you’re better off ordering from the junior burger menu to limit calories and still get your carnivorous fix.

Whataburger’s focus on burgers and sandwiches limits gluten-free choices. But the restaurant does offer a couple of salad options and beverages without gluten, and you can also order a sandwich without the bun or bread.

Add fruit and fiber to your meal by choosing the apple slices side at Whataburger. A small pouch of sliced apples is the most nutritious item on the sides menu and contains 30 calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 8g carbohydrates, 0g protein, and 0mg sodium. It also is has 6g of naturally occurring sugar to add a little sweetness to your meal.

The All-Time Favorites section represents the most often ordered burgers and sandwiches at Whataburger. All sandwiches come in a junior size, which is a good option if you want to limit calories. Pairing the sandwich with water, diet soda, or orange juice and skipping the fries will also keep the calorie count and fat content down.

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Curbside pickup and delivery are options on Whataburger’s App and at Whataburger.com. Customers who create an account will start earning rewards and get special offers. Mar. 29, 2021 – By one popular account, the Cobb Salad was created in 1937 by Robert Cobb, who out of a late-night necessity, threw together leftovers in his kitchen to make what would become his restaurant’s signature dish. “The Cobb Salad is a great combination of flavors,” said Whataburger Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Rich Scheffler. “Our take on the classic is made to order in our kitchens with fresh, high-quality ingredients and the chicken filets our customers know and love.”Whataburger has focused on its fresh, made-to-order burgers and friendly customer service since 1950 when Harmon Dobson opened the first Whataburger as a small roadside burger stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. Today, the company is headquartered in San Antonio with more than 900 locations across its 14-state footprint and sales of more than $3 billion annually. Whataburger is a 2022 Top Workplaces winner. The brand has more than 50,000 Family Members (employees) and more than 60 million customers who like to customize their Whataburgers just like they like it. Visit whataburger.com for more information. To apply for Whataburger jobs, visit whataburger.com/careers.

According to our website visitors, a Chicken Garden Salad w/ Grilled Chicken is a healthy and nutritious option from Whataburger, with 87% of voters finding it to be healthy.

Allergy Information: a Whataburger Chicken Garden Salad w/ Grilled Chicken contains egg, milk and soy. a Whataburger Chicken Garden Salad w/ Grilled Chicken does not contain fish, gluten, MSG, peanuts, shellfish, tree nuts or wheat.** Please keep in mind that most fast food restaurants cannot guarantee that any product is free of allergens as they use shared equipment for prepping foods.Let us know what you think! Review the nutrition facts below and then vote on whether you think a Chicken Garden Salad w/ Grilled Chicken is healthy or not.This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu.

Salads on the Whataburger MenuCobb salad with grilled chicken – $8.69, 430 calories (excluding salad dressing)Apple & Cranberry Salad with grilled chicken – $8.19, 385 calories (excluding salad dressing)Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad with Whatachick’n Filet – $8.69, 710 calories with Ranch dressing. Whataburger’s new Cobb Salad comes with your choice of a warm, diced Grilled Chicken, Whatachick’n or Spicy Chicken filet, on a bed of Red Roma lettuce blend topped with shredded carrots, shredded cheddar cheese, three crispy bacon strips cut into pieces, grape tomatoes and a sliced hard-boiled egg. There are 250 calories in 1 serving (355 g) of Whataburger Grilled Chicken Salad. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet.Whataburger is an international fast-food chain known for its hamburgers, french fries, and soft drinks. Whataburger menu hours are 8 am to 11 pm daily with a break from 2 am to 5 am.

There are 160 calories in 1 package of Whataburger Garden Salad. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

The popular South Texas-based fast food chain announced the new items including the Whataburger Southern Bacon Double burger, Whataburger Southern Bacon Chicken Sandwiches, and the new Spicy Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit. The restaurant is also bringing back the iconic Whataburger Dr. Pepper Shake.Whataburger removes salads from menu amid E. coli outbreak. If you’ve been to Whataburger recently, you may have noticed a healthy option missing from the menu. Earlier this week, Whataburger announced that all salads have been removed from its restaurants.

Find the Whataburger menu prices 2021 for burgers, fries, sodas & more at your local Whataburger. Whataburger is a fast-food chain that specializes in hamburgers, fries, and drinks.

Most Nutritious Option If you’re looking for the healthiest meal at Whataburger, the garden salad’s fresh vegetables make this the most appropriate choice. This item contains nothing fried or greasy (you can top it with grilled chicken for more lean protein, if you like).Whataburger Sides & Salads Menu Prices Sides and Salads priced on the Whataburger Sides Menu include fries, apples, onion rings and salads. Not much on their own, so be sure to visit the burger menu to complete your meal at Whataburger.

Whataburger Garden Salad Ingredients Romaine Lettuce. Grape Tomatoes. Match-stick shredded carrots. Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color, potato starch and powdered cellulose added to prevent caking, natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor).Whataburger will introduce two salads as part of the new menu: an Apple & Cranberry Chicken Salad made with romaine lettuce, dried cranberries, fresh apples and shredded cheddar cheese, topped with grilled chicken or a Whatachick’n Filet, and a classic Garden Salad.

Most of the Whataburger locations are open 24/7, and they offer a full menu round the clock. Most of the sites operate on fixed timings. They open at 11:00 a.m. and close at 11:00 p.m. The timing changes depending upon the location of the restaurant. Whataburger is a perfect place and has the best menu.Our salads are made with vegetables and fruit that are delivered fresh to the restaurant up to six times a week. We offer the Cobb Salad, Spicy Southwest Salad, Market Salad and some seasonal salads for customers looking to add variety to their mealtime routine.

A: Whataburger salads can be a healthier option compared to other menu items, but it ultimately depends on the specific salad and how it is prepared. Some of their salads are high in calories, sodium, and fat due to ingredients like crispy chicken and bacon, while others are lighter and feature vegetables and lean protein like grilled chicken or shrimp. It’s important to review the nutrition information for each salad and make choices that fit your individual dietary needs and preferences. Additionally, you can always modify your salad by asking for dressing on the side or skipping high-calorie toppings.Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

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We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.At Whataburger, we’re proud to offer a variety of fresh and delicious Whataburger salads. From our Garden Salad to our Grilled Chicken Salad, we use only the freshest ingredients to create a nutritious and satisfying meal. Add your choice of protein for extra flavor and protein. With a variety of dressings to choose from, our salads are the perfect choice for a healthy and tasty meal. Come try one of our salads today and taste the Whataburger difference!

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Whataburger has a few salads on their menu for those looking for a lighter option. The Whatachick’n Salad features a breaded chicken breast on top of a bed of lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded carrots, and shredded cheddar cheese. It also comes with a side of ranch dressing. The Apple & Cranberry Salad includes a mix of fresh greens, diced apples, dried cranberries, and roasted pecans, served with a side of honey pepper vinaigrette dressing. The Cobb Salad includes a mix of fresh greens, grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, diced bacon, and sliced avocado, served with a side of ranch dressing.A: Yes, Whataburger does sell salads on its menu. The restaurant offers several salad options, including the Garden Salad, Apple & Cranberry Chicken Salad, Avocado Bacon Chicken Salad, and Whatachick’n Salad. These salads are made with fresh ingredients and are customizable to suit individual tastes.

Whataburger’s salad menu offers a variety of delicious dressings to complement the fresh, quality ingredients in each salad. Here are some of the dressing options available:

At whataburgermenu.org, we are passionate about sharing everything you need to know about Whataburger’s delicious menu offerings. Our goal is to provide a one-stop destination for Whataburger fans to learn about the latest menu items, specials, and promotions.A: Some Whataburger salads can be made gluten-free by removing croutons or other gluten-containing ingredients. It’s best to check with the restaurant to ensure that your salad is gluten-free.

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Merriam Webster Dictionary tells us that a salad is any of the various “usually cold dishes” including raw greens, vegetables and toppings. It is served with dressing or small pieces of food, or usually mixed with a dressing or set in gelatin.Salads don’t have to be just vegetables or a side dish that starts with lettuce. Try a mixed greens salad with the addition of strawberries and pears or dried fruit such as cranberries and cherries. Salads can pack a protein punch when packed with nuts and seeds, hard boiled eggs, low-fat cheeses or even lean poultry or fish. They can also double as entrees. Try topping a salad with grilled chicken or adding a scoop of tuna salad to a bed of greens.