Wendy's

Jr. Cheeseburger

Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

310

Calories

16g

Protein

26g

Carbs

620mg

Sodium

Allergens

WheatMilkSoy

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A solid side or snack

Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own

How many are you thinking?

1 × 310 cal = 310 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

27%

Sodium620mg

35%

Sat Fat7g

12%

Sugar6g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

310

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

16g21%

Saturated Fat

7g35%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol

40mg13%

Sodium

620mg27%

Total Carbohydrates

26g9%

Dietary Fiber

1g4%

Total Sugars

Protein

16g32%

* The % Daily Value 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.

Nom Score Breakdown

NomScore

Nutrients to watch

Sodium

200.0 mg/100cal

← Best

poorTarget: <= 100

Sat Fat

2.3 g/100cal

← Best

moderateTarget: <= 1

Sugar

1.9 g/100cal

← Best

goodTarget: <= 1

Portion size

Portion

310 cal

← Best

excellentTarget: <= 400 cal

Good stuff

Fiber

0.3 g/100cal

Best →

poorTarget: >= 1.4

Protein

5.2 g/100cal

Best →

goodTarget: >= 6

Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

Sandwich Bun

Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup and/or Sugar, Wheat Gluten, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Colors (Annatto and Turmeric), Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Calcium Propionate (Added as a Preservative), Cultured Wheat Flour, Dextrin, Dough Conditioners (Contains One or More of the Following: Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Calcium Iodate, Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Sulfate, Datem, Distilled Monoglycerides, Enzymes, Ethoxylated Monoglycerides and Diglycerides, Monoglycerides and/or Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate [SSL]), Maltodextrin, Natural Flavor, Wheat Flour, Whole Grain Corn Flour, Yeast Foods (Contains One or More of the Following: Ammonium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate). CONTAINS: WHEAT.

Hamburger Patty

Ground Beef, Salt.

American Cheese Slice

Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Contains 2% or less of Apocarotenal and Beta Carotene (Color), Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Soy Lecithin. CONTAINS: MILK, SOY.

Ketchup

Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Natural Flavoring, Spices, Onion Powder.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger healthy?

The Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger earns a Nom Score of C (57/100). Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger?

The Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger has 310 calories, with 16g protein, 26g carbs, 6g sugar, and 620mg sodium.

What is in the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger?

The Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger is made from 4 components: Sandwich Bun, Hamburger Patty, American Cheese Slice, Ketchup. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger lists wheat or gluten.

Does the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger contain artificial additives?

The Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger lists 1 commonly-flagged additive: high-fructose corn syrup.

What is the Nom Score of the Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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