For most people who find themselves traveling down Interstate 95 and craving a burger, visiting a Whataburger is a must. Easily recognizable by the bright orange logo and décor, this burger chain was founded in Texas and now has over 800 locations in the south and west. If you follow a vegan lifestyle, Whataburger is likely not the first choice on your dining list, and for a good reason. Still, you may find yourself having to dine there and wonder: what’s vegan at Whataburger?
Vegan food options at Whataburger include Hash Brown Sticks, French Fries, Apple Slices, Garden Salad with no cheese, Apple & Cranberry Salad with no chicken and cheese, add-ons such as avocado and jalapenos, as well as a variety of condiments and dipping sauces. Cross-contamination is possible, as the fryer and workspaces at Whataburger come in contact with animal products.
In this article, we will discuss which menu items at Whataburger are vegan, as well as offer some tips and tricks for ordering vegan at this chain. We will also discuss which menu items are not vegan and should be avoided by those following a vegan lifestyle. Let’s dig in!
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Tips and Tricks for Ordering Vegan at Whataburger
- The Hash Brown Sticks and French Fries do not contain animal products and are considered vegan. However, they share a deep-fryer with menu items that contain animal products, so cross-contamination is likely.
- Order the Garden Salad with no cheese and ask to add-on avocado, mushrooms, and/or jalapenos.
- Avoid any bakery items such as the apple pie, chocolate chip cookie, or cinnamon roll as these are not vegan. Opt for fiber rich and crispy apple slices instead.
- Avoid all shakes and malts.
- Avoid all breakfast food items. The pancakes contain eggs, while the biscuits contain milk and eggs.
Vegan Food to Order at Whataburger
Breakfast
1. Hash Brown Sticks
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Soybean oil
- Salt
- Dextrose
- Disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate (to Maintain Natural Color)
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 190
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Total Carbs: 21g
- Sugar: 0g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
Salads
1. Apple & Cranberry Salad with Grilled Chicken (omit chicken and cheese)
Ingredients:
- Red Roma Blend: Romaine lettuce, Green leaf and Red leaf
- Apple Slices: Apples, Ascorbic acid, (Vitamin C) to promote whiteness and calcium carbonate to maintain texture
- Sweetened Dried Cranberries: Cranberries, Sugar, Citric acid, Elderberry juice concentrate, Sunflower oil
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Pasteurized milk, Cheese culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto color, Potato starch and Powdered cellulose added to prevent caking, Natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor).
2. Garden Salad with Chicken (omit cheese)
Ingredients:
- Romaine Lettuce
- Grape Tomatoes
- Match-stick shredded carrots
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto color, potato starch and powdered cellulose added to prevent caking, natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor)
Sides
1. French Fries
Ingredients:
- Potatoes
- Soybean oil
- Dextrose
- Disodium dihydrogen pyrophosphate (to maintain natural color)
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Total Carbs: 52g
- Sugar: 1g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
2. Apple Slices
Ingredients:
- Apples
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) to promote whiteness and calcium carbonate to maintain texture
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 30
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Total Carbs: 8g
- Sugar: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
Add-Ons
1. Avocado
2. Grilled Peppers and Onions
3. Jalapenos
4. Green Chiles
5. Fire Roasted Brown Mushrooms
Condiments
1. Fancy Ketchup
2. Spicy Ketchup
3. Picante Ketchup
4. Salsa Verde
5. Margarine
Dipping Sauces & Dressings
1. Buffalo Sauce
2. Low-Fat Herb Vinaigrette
3. Sugar-Free Pancake Syrup
4. Pancake Syrup
Soft Drinks
- Simply Orange Orange Juice
- Coffee
- Unsweet Tea
- Sweet Tea
- Coca-Cola Classic
- Diet Coke
- Coke Zero
- Cherry Coke
- Sprite
- Dr Pepper
- Root Beer
- Minute Maid Light Lemonade
- POWERADE Mountain Blast
- POWERADE Fruit Punch
- Hi-C Orange Lavaburst
- Hi-C Poppin’ Pink Lemonade
- Fanta Orange
- Fanta Strawberry
- Mello Yello
- Fuze Raspberry Tea
- Pibb Xtra
(Note: Deep-fried in ZTF Whataburger liquid shortening and seasoned with Whataburger fry salt. Menu items that are deep-fried may come in contact with other products that contain gluten, wheat, dairy, egg, soybean, fish, or animal products.)
Non-Vegan Foods to Avoid at Whataburger
Unfortunately, most of the menu options at Whataburger are non-vegan. Whether it’s a burger or chicken sandwich which contains meat, or breakfast items which contain eggs, cheese, and meat, the menu items below are not vegan and should be avoided.
- Whataburger
- Double Meat Whataburger
- Triple Meat Whataburger
- Jalapeno & Cheese Whataburger
- Bacon & Cheese Whataburger
- Avocado Bacon Burger
- Whataburger Jr.
- Double Meat Whataburger Jr.
- Bacon & Cheese Whataburger Jr.
- Whatachick’n Sandwich
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Whatchick’n Strips
- Whatachick’n Bites
- Chicken Fajita Taco
- Grilled Chicken Melt
- Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich
- Whataburger Patty Melt
- Mushroom Swiss Burger
- Whatacatch Sandwich
- Grilled Veggie Wrap
- Sweet & Spicy Bacon Burger
- Green Chile Double
- Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich
- Justaburger
- Grilled Cheese
- Onion Rings
- Cobb Salad
- Buffalo Ranch Chicken Salad
- Taquito with Cheese & Bacon
- Taquito with Cheese & Chorizo
- Taquito with Cheese & Potato
- Taquito with Cheese & Sausage
- Breakfast on a Bun with Bacon
- Breakfast on a Bun with Sausage
- Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwich with Bacon/Sausage
- Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuit Sandwich with Bacon/Sausage
- Pancake Platter with Bacon/Sausage
- Breakfast Platter with Bacon/Sausage
- Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
- Buttermilk Biscuit & Gravy
- Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuit & Gravy
- Cinnamon Roll
- Chocolate Chip Cookie
- Hot Apple Pies
- Fruit Chews (contains gelatin)
- Hard Boiled Egg
- Bacon
- Cheese (Monterey Jack/Shredded Cheddar/Blue Cheese)
- Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
- Cream Gravy
- Creamy Pepper Sauce
- Fat-Free Ranch Dressing
- Honey BBQ Sauce
- Honey Butter Sauce
- Honey Mustard Sauce
- Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
- Low-Fat Honey Pepper Vinaigrette
- Chocolate Shake
- Chocolate Malt
- Strawberry Shake
- Strawberry Malt
- Vanilla Shake
- Vanilla Malt
- Dr Pepper Shake
Find a Whataburger Near You
Whataburger has over 800 locations in Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, and more. To find the nearest location near you, visit Whataburger’s store locator.
Related Questions
Does Whataburger Have a Vegan Burger?
No, unfortunately Whataburger does not currently offer a vegan or plant-based burger. Hopefully that will change in the coming years.
Is Whataburger Spicy Ketchup Vegan?
Yes, Whataburger spicy and regular ketchup are 100% vegan! Feel free to add either to Whataburger’s French fries.
Are Whataburger Biscuits Vegan?
No, unfortunately Whataburger biscuits are not vegan as they contain dairy and eggs. The breakfast sandwiches made with the biscuits are also non-vegan, as they contain eggs, cheese, and meat.