🍔👑THE WHOPPER EDITION🍔👑 (2024)

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“I JUST HAD TO EAT IT!!!” REVIEW: THE BURGER KING STEAKHOUSE BACON WHOPPER

Welcome to the first true edition of the “Cheat Day Chronicles!”

We’ll unwrap a favorite item on the “Cheat Day” menu: a Burger King Whopper!

But not just any Whopper.

We’ll sample the limited-offer of The Burger King Steakhouse Bacon Whopper

before heading back to a more plant-friendly diet.

Hopefully.

The information provided in this newsletter edition is based on our personal experiences and research. We strive to present accurate and up-to-date details about Burger King products, but please note the following:

1. Subjectivity: Taste preferences vary, and what one person enjoys might not be the same for another. Our reviews are subjective opinions and should be considered as such.

The Whopper’s Origins

The Whopper made its debut in 1957, and it has been satisfying hungry burger lovers ever since. This flame-grilled masterpiece features a juicy beef patty, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, onions, pickles, and a dollop of mayo—all sandwiched between a sesame seed bun. It’s a classic combination that has stood the test of time.

Price and Variations

The price of a Whopper can vary depending on location and any ongoing promotions. On average, you can expect to pay around $4 to $5 for this hearty burger. Burger King occasionally introduces limited-time variations, such as the Angry Whopper (with spicy ingredients) or the Impossible Whopper (made with a plant-based patty).

Calories and Nutritional Information

Let’s break down the nutritional facts for the standard Whopper:

Calories: Approximately 660 calories1.
Fat: About 40 grams1.
Carbohydrates: Roughly 49 grams1.
Protein: Provides 28 grams1.
Cholesterol: Contains 90 mg1.
Sodium: Around 980 mg1.

Healthier Options

While the Whopper is undeniably delicious, it’s not the lightest choice. If you’re looking for a more nutritious alternative, consider these options:

Whopper Jr.: A smaller version with 314 calories and 18 grams of fat2. It still delivers that flame-grilled flavor without the heft.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Opt for grilled chicken instead of beef. It’s typically lower in calories and saturated fat 3.
Customize: You can reduce the calorie count by omitting the cheese, mayo, ketchup, and even the bun. It won’t be the same Whopper experience, but it’s a healthier twist 4.

Remember, balance is key. Enjoy a Whopper occasionally, savoring every bite, and consider lighter options for everyday meals. Happy burger indulging! 🍔

Can you taste the filet mignon?

That’s a joke.

There’s no way BK is rewarding us with top of the line steak.

Not even at nearly $10 a sandwich.

It’s probably sirloin. If they were using Angus or Wagyu beef (think Arby’s) they would surely advertise their Steakburger as such.

Mostly fast food restaurants that don’t specialize in “steakburgers” (think Culver’s) revamp their menu to include “steakburgers” when they want to jack up their prices.

Honestly the Steakhouse Bacon Whopper just has that wonderful aroma and taste of a regular Whopper. If you love a Whopper you’re already there.

So, what’s all the fuss?

BK comments that they have added such “signature steakhouse favorites” as crispy onions, “creamy peppercorn aioli”--and A-1 Steak Sauce.

Yes, A-1 Steak Sauce! The same bottle you can find in any grocery store from coast to coast. Now I love A-1 and regularly put them atop my burgers and sometimes infusing them as part of a marinade. But even so I don’t go around calling my ground chicken, beef, lamb or pork “steakburgers.”

Adding swiss cheese to a Whopper is always appreciated, and bacon is an important item for any cheat day. (Especially if you’re like me and no longer buy bacon, hot dogs or sausages.)

Still can I justify a $9 Whopper spruced up with a few culinary flourishes, yet certainly not justifying the price? It’s a for a limited-time only splurge for Whopper fanatics, and I’d rather part with an Alexander Hamilton than one Andrew Jackson for a Big Mac meal but you still might feel a little bit cheated.

After all you can add your own A-1 to any Whopper at home.

On a scale of 0 ketchup packets to 5, 0 being a must-avoid, 5 being an essential purchase for our next cheat day, I would award it 3 ketchup packets.

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FAQs

What is the fake Whopper at Burger King? ›

In its latest offering, which has only been released in Japan, Burger King has not used the Whopper branding. Instead, it's simply calling the limited-time-offer, the Fake Burger. "The Fake Burger features French fries, two slices of gouda cheese, and Bull's Eye BBQ sauce on a toasted bun.

How to make the whopper? ›

Forget special sauces, middle buns, smashed patties, or unusual toppings. The Whopper is as 'Murican as it gets: flame-grilled beef, American cheese, tomato, onion, iceberg lettuce, and dill pickle, a dollop of mayo, a squirt of ketchup, and a sesame seed bun.

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What is the Spider-Verse Whopper made of? ›

The Spider-Verse Whopper features a quarter-pound beef patty, Swiss cheese, and all the classic Whopper toppings. The red bun is, naturally, topped with black sesame seeds to lean into the Spider-Man inspiration.

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What is Burger King's version of the Big Mac? ›

The Big King is a hamburger, consisting of two 2 oz (57 g) grilled beef patties, sesame seed bun, King Sauce (a Thousand Island dressing variant), iceberg lettuce, onions, pickles and American cheese.

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What is a Big Mac or Whopper? ›

Burger King's Whopper, invented in 1957, is a quarter-pound flame-broiled burger plus fixings. McDonald's Big Mac, invented in 1967, is two 1.1-ounce patties separated by a third bun, plus cheese, fixings, and a special sauce that tastes like mayonnaise plus ketchup.

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How big is a Whopper Jr.? ›

Whopper JR

Nutrition information	Per serving
Weight	141 g
Energy	320.8 kcal
Energy	1,492 kJ
Proteins	15.2 g

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What is a ghost Whopper? ›

Let's start by explaining what's in the Ghost Pepper Whopper. According to Burger King's website, the burger is a spicy take on the brand's flagship Whopper, and features a flame-grilled, 100% beef patty, melted spicy queso cheese, crispy jalapeños, bacon and ghost pepper cheese.

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Does Burger King Whopper have pork? ›

100% BEEF. Our beef patties are made with 100% beef with no fillers, no preservatives, no additives, no nonsense. We also make our flagship product, the WHOPPER^® Sandwich, with 1/4 lb* of savory flame-grilled beef. Now that's a beefy sandwich.

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What is the Burger King 1 cent sandwich? ›

Burger King is celebrating National Croissant Day on Jan. 30 with a special treat for fans of its breakfast sandwiches. The fast food chain is offering customers a croissant breakfast sandwich, known as the "croissan'wich," for only a penny.

How is a Whopper Jr made? ›

The same big WHOPPER® taste, but in a regular size. A mouth-watering, flame-grilled beef patty topped with fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, tangy pickles and crunchy onions, served on a toasted sesame seed bun and flavored with creamy mayo and ketchup. Ummm... yummy.

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What's in Angry Whopper? ›

The Angry WHOPPER^® sandwich consists of savory flame-grilled beef, piled high with thick-cut bacon, American cheese, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, angry onion petals, jalapeños, creamy mayonnaise and spicy angry sauce.

What is Travis Scott's burger? ›

The Travis Scott Burger is a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, done "Travis Style" which includes all of his favorite toppings; two slices of cheese, bacon, lettuce, pickles, and onions on a sesame bun.

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Is the Whopper fried? ›

America's favorite burger

A real meaty flame-grilled Whopper® beef patty, topped with tangy pickles, ketchup, fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce and fresh onions, finished with creamy mayo , and served on a toasted 5" sesame seed bun.

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What is on the Burger King Big Mac knock off? ›

Yes, 46 years after McDonald's first introduced its iconic Big Mac, Burger King is rolling out the Big King, which it describes in a news release as "two savory 100 percent pure beef fire-grilled patties, freshly cut lettuce, crisp onions and signature King Sauce, all on a three-layer warm, toasted, sesame seed bun."

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How to order a McDouble like a Big Mac? ›

While a McDouble features two burger patties, cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard on a regular bun. Haracz says instead of ordering the monstrous Big Mac, you should order a McDouble “like a Big Mac,” which means order a McDouble with Big Mac sauce instead of ketchup and mustard and add shredded lettuce.

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What is similar to a Big Mac? ›

A standard McDouble comes with two beef patties sandwiching a slice of American cheese, re-hydrated dehydrated onions, ketchup, mustard, and pickles on a toasted regular bun. The beef patties and cheese are completely identical to those found in the Big Mac.