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Whataburger • Keto & Low-Carb Guide • Updated June 2026

Keto Options at Whataburger

Quick Answer: Whataburger has 5 keto options. The lowest-carb option at Whataburger is the Cobb Salad with 8g carbs (300 cal). Top pick overall: the Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken (290 cal, 34g protein, Nom Score B).

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The Nom Score read

Of the 5 keto options at Whataburger, the Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken rates highest — Nom Score B (76/100), on 290 calories, 34g protein, and 770mg sodium. The Cobb Salad with Grilled Chicken carries the most protein at 44g. The lightest is the Garden Salad, at 160 calories. Every pick sits on the Salads menu. Net carbs across the picks run 5–8g.

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Watch-outs

What to Avoid

These items at Whataburger don’t meet keto criteria:

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Cinnamon Roll
dessert/bakery item — 101g net carbs (max 10)
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Chocolate Shake (Small)
dessert/bakery item — 80g net carbs (max 10)
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Vanilla Shake (Small)
dessert/bakery item — 69g net carbs (max 10)
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Strawberry Shake (Small)
dessert/bakery item — 80g net carbs (max 10)
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Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich
84g net carbs (max 10) — 17g sugar (max 8)
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Keto at Whataburger

Order any burger without the bun—they’ll put it in a bowl
The Cobb Salad (8g carbs) or Cobb with Grilled Chicken (10g carbs) are best
Skip the Texas Toast (47g carbs) and all breakfast biscuits
Heading out or stuck without options? Keep keto snacks on hand  so a keto choice is always within reach.
FAQ

Common questions about keto at Whataburger

Is Whataburger good for keto diets?

Whataburger has 5 keto options; the best is the Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken (Nom Score B). For more variety, Jersey Mike’s Subs has 24 keto options.

What’s the best keto option at Whataburger?

The Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken is the best choice with 290 calories, 34g protein, and a Nom Score of B.

What is the lowest-carb item at Whataburger?

The lowest-carb option at Whataburger is the Cobb Salad with 8g carbs (300 cal).

How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance. Data comes from Whataburger’s published nutrition information.

Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Whataburger’s official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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