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Whataburger vs In-N-Out Burger: Which Is Healthier?

Whataburger

61 items scored

Avg C 63/100

In-N-Out Burger

15 items scored

Avg C 57/100

By average Nom Score across its full published menu, Whataburger has the healthier menu of the two — 63/100 (a C) versus In-N-Out Burger’s 57 (a C). It is close, though: In-N-Out Burger averages fewer calories (405 vs 474 per item) and less sodium (724 vs 985 mg), while Whataburger averages more protein per 100 calories (4.7g vs 4.3g).

The numbers

Whataburger vs In-N-Out Burger, side by side

Menu-wide averages, computed across every published item we track for each chain. A green check marks the better figure in each row.

Per item	Whataburger	In-N-Out Burger
Avg Nom Score	63C✓	57C
Avg calories / item	474	405✓
Avg sodium (mg)	985	724✓
Avg sugar (g)	10.6✓	19.9
Protein / 100 cal	4.7g✓	4.3g
Items on menu	61	15

Category by category

Who wins each category

Where both chains compete, here is the average Nom Score of every item in that category. A chain can win one category and lose another — the higher score is greener.

Burgers

61Whataburger

In-N-Out Burger57

Shakes & desserts

52Whataburger

In-N-Out Burger45

Order this

The healthiest picks at each

The three highest-scoring menu items (50+ calories) at each chain — a smarter order beats the menu average at either one.

Whataburger

French Fries (Medium)

400 cal · 4g protein · 260mg sodium

French Fries (Small)

270 cal · 3g protein · 170mg sodium

French Fries (Large)

530 cal · 6g protein · 350mg sodium

In-N-Out Burger

French Fries

360 cal · 6g protein · 150mg sodium

Hamburger

360 cal · 16g protein · 670mg sodium

Hamburger (Mustard & Ketchup)

300 cal · 16g protein · 610mg sodium

Methodology. Every figure is computed from published nutrition data for 61 Whataburger items and 15 In-N-Out Burger items, current as of June 27, 2026. Each item is graded A–F by the Nom Score, which weighs sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA Daily Values (sodium 2,300 mg).

Per-chain averages span each chain’s entire published menu — entrees, sides, drinks, and desserts — the same full-menu basis as our State of Fast Food Nutrition report, so the numbers reconcile across the site. Because menu mix differs between chains, an average describes a whole menu, not any single order.

We compare published nutrition data only; verdicts are by average Nom Score, not taste. Values may vary by location and over time. Restaurant names and trademarks belong to their owners; Nom is an independent guide.

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Common questions

Frequently asked

Is Whataburger or In-N-Out Burger healthier?

By average Nom Score across its full published menu, Whataburger is the healthier of the two, averaging 63 out of 100 (a C) versus In-N-Out Burger’s 57 (a C).

Does Whataburger or In-N-Out Burger have fewer calories?

In-N-Out Burger averages fewer calories per item — 405 versus 474 across the full menu.

Which has less sodium, Whataburger or In-N-Out Burger?

In-N-Out Burger averages less sodium — 724 mg per item versus 985 mg.

Which chain wins in more categories?

Comparing the categories where both chains compete, Whataburger has the higher average Nom Score in 2 of 2 and In-N-Out Burger in 0. Category winners can differ from the overall menu average, so the best pick depends on what you order.

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