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Five Guys vs Whataburger: which is better for your macros?
The top protein play at Five Guys is the Bacon Cheeseburger (51g protein, 920 cal); Whataburger answers with the Triple Meat Whataburger (65g, 1070 cal). Below, all 26 meals we track at both chains go head-to-head on protein, calories, low-carb and vegetarian options — from each brand's official nutrition data, not AI guesses — with a verdict for cutting, bulking and keto.
The tale of the tape
Five Guys vs Whataburger, by the numbers
| Head-to-head | Five Guys | Whataburger |
|---|---|---|
| Highest-protein meal | 51g Bacon Cheeseburger | 65g Triple Meat Whataburger |
| Leanest meal | 220 cal Bunless Little Hamburger & Diet Coke | 235 cal Grilled Chicken Melt, No Bun & Diet Coke |
| Avg protein per meal | 30g | 35g |
| Avg calories per meal | 601 cal | 493 cal |
| Meals at 425 cal or less | 1 | 6 |
| Low-carb / keto meals | 5 | 3 |
| Vegetarian meals | 2 | 1 |
| Meals tracked | 13 | 13 |
✓ marks the stronger number for that row (more protein, fewer calories, or more options). Computed from the 26 meals we track — not the chains' full menus.
Top 5, ranked by protein
The highest-protein meals, side by side
🍟 Five Guys
| # | Meal | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bacon Cheeseburger Two beef patties with bacon and two slices of American cheese on sesame seed bun | 51g | 920 |
| 2 | Cheeseburger Two beef patties with two slices of American cheese on sesame seed bun | 47g | 840 |
| 3 | Bunless Bacon Cheeseburger Two beef patties with bacon and American cheese, served without bun (in a bowl or lettuce wrap) | 44g | 660 |
| 4 | Bunless Cheeseburger Two beef patties with American cheese, served without bun (in a bowl or lettuce wrap) | 40g | 580 |
| 5 | Bunless Bacon Burger Two beef patties with bacon served without bun in a bowl or lettuce wrap; no cheese | 36g | 520 |
🍔 Whataburger
| # | Meal | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Triple Meat Whataburger Three beef patties on a 5" bun with mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles, diced onions | 65g | 1070 |
| 2 | Double Meat Whataburger Two beef patties on a 5" bun with mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles, diced onions | 47g | 830 |
| 3 | Whatachick'n Bites (9-piece) Nine bite-sized breaded and fried chicken pieces; no dipping sauce | 45g | 640 |
| 4 | Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken Garden greens with grilled chicken, shredded cheddar, bacon crumbles, grape tomatoes, avocado, hard-boiled egg; no dressing | 44g | 430 |
| 5 | Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken Mixed greens, grilled chicken strips, shredded cheddar, buffalo-ranch seasoning; no dressing | 37g | 370 |
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The verdict
Which is better for your goal?
Cutting
Whataburger takes it. Its leanest high-protein pick, the Grilled Chicken Melt, No Bun & Diet Coke, packs 28g of protein into 235 calories — 11.9g per 100 cal, ahead of Five Guys' best (Bunless Hamburger, 32g for 440 cal, 7.3g per 100 cal). Whataburger lists 6 meals at 425 calories or less; Five Guys has 1.
Bulking
Whataburger wins on raw protein. The Triple Meat Whataburger tops out at 65g (1070 cal), beating Five Guys' biggest hitter, the Bacon Cheeseburger, at 51g. For repeat trips, Whataburger has 9 meals with 30g+ protein vs 7 at Five Guys.
Keto
Five Guys is the keto-friendlier menu with 5 low-carb meals vs 3 at Whataburger. Best keto pick: the Bunless Bacon Cheeseburger — 44g protein, 1g carbs, 660 calories. At Whataburger, the Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken (44g protein, 10g carbs) is the standout.
How we score it: cutting = most protein per calorie (25g protein floor) · bulking = highest absolute protein · keto = low-carb meals (20g carbs or less, or flagged low-carb in the official data). General nutrition info, not medical advice.
Dig deeper: full Five Guys menu → · full Whataburger menu → · all chains ranked →
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