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Burger King US Bacon King: calories, sodium and protein by portion, age and sex

Burger King US Bacon King, two thick beef patties with melted cheese and thick bacon in a sesame bun on white paper, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Burger King US Bacon King at 63% of an adult’s daily calories, 155% of the daily sodium limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 2.5 teaspoons of added sugar.

How many calories are in a Burger King US Bacon King? It contains 1,260 calories, 84g of fat (34g saturated), 10g of added sugar and 2,330mg of sodium.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Burger King US Bacon King

Calories1,260
Total fat84g
of which saturated34g
Trans fat2g
Carbohydrate58g
Total sugars14g
Includes added sugars (Boone estimate)10g
Fibre4g
Protein69g
Sodium2,330mg

Nutrition figures are Burger King USA published data from the BK nutrition explorer, per item as sold with its standard toppings and before any optional sauces or extras. Burger King lists the serving at about 366g. Added sugar is a Boone estimate, as Burger King does not publish it. Boone converts these figures to the portion and age comparisons on this page.

Burger King US Bacon King contains 1,260 calories, which is 63% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 84g of total fat, of which 34g is saturated, 14g of total sugars (10g added, estimated), 2,330mg of sodium, 69g of protein and 4g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 34g represents 170% of the 20g Daily Value.

Burger King US Bacon King is assembled from 7 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. Across the whole item the ingredient list names dextrose, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, colours, preservatives, emulsifying and buffering salts, phosphates and raising agents, anti-foaming and anti-caking agents and protein and dairy fractions. None of these add nutritional value. They exist to make the item survive industrial production, storage and transport.

Burger King US Bacon King carries a large share of a child’s daily sodium

Burger King US Bacon King contains 2,330mg of sodium, which is 155% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8. It is also high in saturated fat.

FDA Daily Values (2,000-calorie diet)

Calories2,000
Total fat78g
Saturated fat20g
Carbohydrate275g
Added sugars50g
Fibre28g
Sodium2,300mg
Protein50g

Added sugar vs total sugar

Where the sugar comes from: Burger King US Bacon King

An estimated 10g of the 14g counts as added sugar, or about 2.5 teaspoons. The other 4g is naturally occurring.

Added sugars come from

  • sugar, dextrose in the sesame seed bun
  • sugar in the bacon
  • sugar, juice concentrate in the mayonnaise
  • sugar in the ketchup

Naturally occurring sugars come from

  • lactose in the american cheese

Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030: no more than 10g of added sugar per meal from age 11 and none for children aged 10 and under. FDA Daily Value: 50g a day. Burger King publishes total sugar only; Boone estimates the added share from the sugar sources named in each component’s ingredient list.

Ultra-processed food: what is really in it

Processing and additives: Burger King US Bacon King

Burger King US Bacon King is assembled from 7 separately manufactured components, combined and served at the point of sale. Reading the ingredient list closely, it contains dextrose, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, colours, preservatives, emulsifying and buffering salts, phosphates and raising agents, anti-foaming and anti-caking agents and protein and dairy fractions. These are not there to add nutritional value. They make industrial production and distribution possible.

Dextrose

A simple sugar used for browning, bulk and mild sweetness. Found in the sesame seed bun.

Maltodextrin

Bulks out a product and carries flavour, with little taste of its own. Found in the sesame seed bun.

Emulsifiers

Help oil-based and water-based ingredients blend and stay blended. Found in the sesame seed bun and american cheese.

Thickeners and gums

Thicken sauces, fillings and drinks and stop them separating. Found in the sesame seed bun.

Flavourings

Add or restore taste lost during processing. Found in the ketchup.

Colours

Restore or standardise appearance after processing. Found in the american cheese.

Preservatives

Slow the growth of bacteria, yeasts and moulds in centrally prepared components. Found in the bacon and american cheese.

Emulsifying and buffering salts

Let processed cheese and cream melt smoothly, or hold the acidity of drinks steady. Found in the bacon and american cheese.

Phosphates and raising agents

Hold moisture in meat, control acidity or make batters and doughs rise. Found in the sesame seed bun.

Anti-foaming and anti-caking agents

Stop frying oil foaming or powders clumping in industrial equipment. Found in the salt & pepper seasoning.

Protein and dairy fractions

Isolated proteins and dairy by-products used to add bulk, structure or a creamy texture. Found in the sesame seed bun.

Boone classifies Burger King US Bacon King as NOVA group 4, ultra-processed, based on the additives named above. NOVA groups foods by how far they are from their whole-food form, not by how nutritious they are. A group 4 food is not automatically unhealthy, and a group 1 food is not automatically healthy. Read from the published ingredient list, October 2026.

Burger King US Bacon King contains at least 64 distinct ingredients: 29 raw and 35 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 116, of which 67 are manufactured. Raw means something you could buy and cook with at home; manufactured means a substance that only exists as an output of industrial processing.

Ingredient count by order: Burger King US Bacon King

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Burger King US Bacon King on its own29356455%
Burger King US Bacon King + medium fries33427556%
Burger King US Bacon King + fries + a dip39468554%
Burger King US Bacon King + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola40509056%
Burger King US Bacon King + fries + dip + drink + a HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie496711658%

The 35 manufactured ingredients

anti-dusting agent and silicon dioxide anti-caking agent, ascorbic acid, calcium carbonate, calcium peroxide, calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate, calcium sulfate, citric acid, corn starch, datem, dextrose, distilled monoglycerides, enzymes, folic acid, guar gum, iron, lemon juice concentrate, maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides, monocalcium phosphate, natamycin, natural flavoring, niacin, paprika oleoresin and beta carotene, potassium iodate, sodium citrate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, sodium phosphate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, soy lecithin, tomato concentrate made from red ripe tomatoes, vitamin b1, vitamin b2, wheat gluten, wheat starch.

The 29 raw ingredients

beef, black pepper, cheese cultures, cream, cultured wheat flour, distilled white vinegar, dried garlic, egg yolk, eggs, faba bean, ground red pepper, malted barley flour, milk, milled flaxseed, mustard oil, onion powder, pea, potato, salt, sesame seeds, soy flour, soybean oil, spice, sugar, vegetable oil, vinegar, water, wheat flour, yeast.

What those ingredients are, by type

Other additives and processing aids10
Salt and minerals10
Vitamins and fortification7
Fruit, vegetables and nuts7
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs6
Grains and flours5
Acids and acidity regulators4
Herbs and spices4
Sugars and syrups3
Oils and fats3
Starches2
Water1
Colours1
Flavourings and extracts1

Boone counts every distinct named ingredient on Burger King’s published component lists, including sub-ingredients, and removes duplicates, so salt appearing in four components counts once. Additive class names are dropped and the named substance kept, so “leavening (baking soda)” counts baking soda once. Ice and water added at the counter are not counted. Raw covers whole foods and basic kitchen staples such as flour, sugar, salt and oil. Manufactured covers substances that only exist as an output of industrial processing. Every figure here is a minimum. The build uses a BBQ sauce.

Ingredients

Burger King US Bacon King is assembled from 7 separately manufactured components.

Ingredients by component: Burger King US Bacon King

Sesame Seed Bun

Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid), Water, Sugar and/or Liquid Sugar (Water, Sugar) , Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Sesame Seeds, May Contain 2% Or Less Of The Following: Wheat Gluten, Yeast Food (May Contain One Or More Of The Following: Calcium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dough Conditioners (May Contain One Or More Of The Following: Wheat Starch, Distilled Monoglycerides, Sodium-stearoyl Lactylate, Ascorbic Acid, [ethoxylated] Mono- And Diglycerides, Calcium Stearoyl-2-lactylate, Calcium Peroxide, Datem, Potassium Iodate), Guar Gum, Enzymes, Milled Flaxseed, Maltodextrin, Ascorbic Acid, Cultured Wheat Flour, Soy Flour, Soy Lecithin, Corn Starch, Vegetable Proteins (Pea, Potato, Faba Bean), Vegetable Oil, Dextrose, Citric Acid.

Whopper Beef Patty

100% beef.

Salt & Pepper Seasoning

Salt, Black Pepper, Canola Oil (anti-dusting agent) and silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent).

Bacon

Pork cured with: water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite.

American Cheese

Milk, Cream, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin (anti-sticking agent), Color (paprika oleoresin and beta carotene), Natamycin (a mold inhibitor) .

Mayonnaise

Soybean Oil, Vinegar, Eggs, Egg Yolks, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Ground Red Pepper, Dried Garlic, Mustard Oil.

Ketchup

Tomato concentrate made from red ripe tomatoes, Distilled white vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Onion powder, Spice, Natural flavoring.

Ingredients taken from the Burger King USA nutrition explorer, retrieved October 2026. Recipes change, so always check in restaurant before ordering if you have an allergy.

Allergens at a glance

Burger King US Bacon King contains milk, eggs, wheat, soy and sesame.

Allergen information: Burger King US Bacon King

AllergenStatus
MilkContains
EggsContains
FishNot declared
Crustacean shellfishNot declared
Tree nutsNot declared
PeanutsNot declared
WheatContains
SoybeansContains
SesameContains
Also declared under UK rules
Barley (cereal containing gluten)Present, UK rules
MustardPresent, UK rules

Contains = declared by Burger King USA. May contain = Burger King states the allergen may be present. Shared equipment = prepared on equipment shared with the allergen. Burger King prepares food in shared kitchens, so no item can be guaranteed allergen free. UK rules also require barley, oats, mustard, celery and sulphites to be declared; these are shown where the ingredient list names them. Retrieved October 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Burger King US Bacon King?+

Boone calculates that Burger King US Bacon King contains 1,260 calories, which is 63% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 84% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

How much added sugar is in a Burger King US Bacon King?+

Boone estimates that Burger King US Bacon King contains 10g of added sugar, about 2.5 teaspoons, which is 20% of the 50g FDA Daily Value. Burger King publishes 14g of total sugar.

Is Burger King US Bacon King within US sugar guidance for children?+

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030 recommend no added sugar for children aged 10 and under and no more than 10g per meal from age 11. With an estimated 10g of added sugar, Burger King US Bacon King fits the per-meal limit for ages 11 and up but not the guidance for younger children.

How much saturated fat is in a Burger King US Bacon King?+

Burger King US Bacon King contains 34g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 170% of the 20g Daily Value and 200% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How much sodium is in a Burger King US Bacon King?+

Burger King US Bacon King contains 2,330mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 155% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 101% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is Burger King US Bacon King ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Burger King US Bacon King as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it is assembled from 7 separately manufactured components and contains dextrose, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, colours, preservatives, emulsifying and buffering salts, phosphates and raising agents, anti-foaming and anti-caking agents and protein and dairy fractions. NOVA group 4 describes how far a food is from its whole-food form, not how nutritious it is.

How much fibre is in a Burger King US Bacon King?+

Burger King US Bacon King contains 4g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 14% of the 28g Daily Value and 19% of the 21g target for a child aged 4 to 8. Fibre is a target to reach rather than a limit to stay under.

Is Burger King US Bacon King suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its 2,330mg of sodium is 155% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8; its estimated 10g of added sugar is above the Dietary Guidelines advice of no added sugar for children aged 10 and under; its 34g of saturated fat is 200% of their daily limit. That does not make it off limits, but it does mean it uses up a large share of a young child’s day in one item.

How much protein is in a Burger King US Bacon King?+

Burger King US Bacon King contains 69g of protein, which Boone calculates as 138% of the 50g Daily Value.