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

Burger King US Triple Whopper, three flame-grilled beef patties with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles in a sesame bun on white paper, nutrition and calories

Boone’s analysis puts Burger King US Triple Whopper at 62% of an adult’s daily calories, 92% 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 Triple Whopper? It contains 1,250 calories, 82g of fat (30g saturated), 10g of added sugar and 1,380mg of sodium.

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Nutrition information

Nutrition information: Burger King US Triple Whopper

Calories1,250
Total fat82g
of which saturated30g
Trans fat2.5g
Carbohydrate57g
Total sugars14g
Includes added sugars (Boone estimate)10g
Fibre5g
Protein78g
Sodium1,380mg

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 460g. 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 Triple Whopper contains 1,250 calories, which is 62% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value used on US food labels. It provides 82g of total fat, of which 30g is saturated, 14g of total sugars (10g added, estimated), 1,380mg of sodium, 78g of protein and 5g of fibre.

The saturated fat content of 30g represents 150% of the 20g Daily Value.

Burger King US Triple Whopper is assembled from 9 separately manufactured components, combined at the point of sale. Across the whole item the ingredient list names dextrose, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, phosphates and raising agents, firming 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 Triple Whopper carries a large share of a child’s daily sodium

Burger King US Triple Whopper contains 1,380mg of sodium, which is 92% 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 Triple Whopper

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, juice concentrate in the mayonnaise
  • sugar in the ketchup

Naturally occurring sugars come from

  • sugars naturally present in the pickles

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 Triple Whopper

Burger King US Triple Whopper is assembled from 9 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, phosphates and raising agents, firming 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.

Thickeners and gums

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

Flavourings

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

Phosphates and raising agents

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

Firming agents

Keep processed vegetables and fruit pieces firm after packing. Found in the pickles.

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 Triple Whopper 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 Triple Whopper contains at least 62 distinct ingredients: 28 raw and 34 manufactured. Ordered as a full meal with a dip and a dessert that reaches 114, of which 65 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 Triple Whopper

What you orderRawManufacturedTotal% manufactured
Burger King US Triple Whopper on its own28346255%
Burger King US Triple Whopper + medium fries32417356%
Burger King US Triple Whopper + fries + a dip37448154%
Burger King US Triple Whopper + fries + dip + a medium Coca-Cola38488656%
Burger King US Triple Whopper + fries + dip + drink + a HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie496511457%

The 34 manufactured ingredients

anti-dusting agent and silicon dioxide anti-caking agent, ascorbic acid, calcium carbonate, calcium chloride, calcium peroxide, calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate, calcium sulfate, citric acid, corn starch, datem, dextrose, distilled monoglycerides, enzymes, extractives of turmeric, folic acid, guar gum, gum arabic, iron, lactic acid, lemon juice concentrate, maltodextrin, mono- and diglycerides, monocalcium phosphate, natural flavor, natural flavoring, niacin, potassium iodate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, soy lecithin, tomato concentrate made from red ripe tomatoes, vitamin b1, vitamin b2, wheat gluten, wheat starch.

The 28 raw ingredients

beef, black pepper, cultured wheat flour, distilled vinegar, distilled white vinegar, dried garlic, egg yolk, eggs, faba bean, ground red pepper, malted barley flour, milled flaxseed, mustard oil, onion powder, pea, pickles, 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 minerals8
Fruit, vegetables and nuts8
Vitamins and fortification7
Grains and flours5
Acids and acidity regulators5
Herbs and spices4
Sugars and syrups3
Oils and fats3
Meat, fish, dairy and eggs3
Flavourings and extracts3
Starches2
Water1

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 Triple Whopper is assembled from 9 separately manufactured components.

Ingredients by component: Burger King US Triple Whopper

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).

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.

Lettuce

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Tomato

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Onions

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Pickles

Pickles, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Lactic Acid, Calcium Chloride, Gum Arabic, Natural Flavor, Extractives of Tumeric.

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 Triple Whopper contains eggs, wheat, soy and sesame.

Allergen information: Burger King US Triple Whopper

AllergenStatus
MilkNot declared
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 Triple Whopper?+

Boone calculates that Burger King US Triple Whopper contains 1,250 calories, which is 62% of the 2,000-calorie Daily Value and 83% of the daily needs of a moderately active child aged 4 to 8.

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

Boone estimates that Burger King US Triple Whopper 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 Triple Whopper 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 Triple Whopper 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 Triple Whopper?+

Burger King US Triple Whopper contains 30g of saturated fat. Boone calculates this as 150% of the 20g Daily Value and 176% of the 17g limit for a child aged 4 to 8.

How much sodium is in a Burger King US Triple Whopper?+

Burger King US Triple Whopper contains 1,380mg of sodium. Boone calculates that as 92% of the daily limit for a child aged 4 to 8 and 60% of the 2,300mg adult limit.

Is Burger King US Triple Whopper ultra-processed?+

Boone classifies Burger King US Triple Whopper as NOVA group 4. Reading the published ingredient list, it is assembled from 9 separately manufactured components and contains dextrose, maltodextrin, emulsifiers, thickeners and gums, flavourings, phosphates and raising agents, firming 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 Triple Whopper?+

Burger King US Triple Whopper contains 5g of fibre. Boone calculates that as 18% of the 28g Daily Value and 24% 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 Triple Whopper suitable for children?+

Boone’s analysis flags that its 1,380mg of sodium is 92% 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 30g of saturated fat is 176% 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 Triple Whopper?+

Burger King US Triple Whopper contains 78g of protein, which Boone calculates as 156% of the 50g Daily Value.