Whataburger Cobb Salad
Not everyone wants a burger for lunch. The Cobb Salad gives you an option that still fills you up. Bacon, egg, cheese and your choice of chicken, all layered over fresh greens. It eats more like a meal than a side salad.
This guide covers pricing, nutrition, customization and how it stacks up against Whataburger’s other salads.
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Price and Calories
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cobb Salad | $9.79 | 540 Cal |
Calories reflect the Whatachick’n Filet version. Choosing a different chicken option changes the total.
What You Actually Get
This salad comes loaded. A red Roma lettuce blend forms the base, topped with grated carrots, grape tomatoes, shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, a hard boiled egg, three slices of bacon and your choice of chicken filet.
It’s built to compete with a burger on satisfaction, not just sit next to one as a lighter option.
Price and Calories by Chicken Option
| Chicken Option | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Whatachick’n Filet | $9.79 | 240 Cal |
| Grilled Chicken Filet | $9.79 | 130 Cal |
| Spicy Chicken Filet | $9.79 | 180 Cal |
| No Chicken (Vegetarian) | $6.89 | 180 Cal |
The chicken option changes the calorie total more than anything else on this salad. Grilled chicken cuts roughly 110 calories compared to the crispy Whatachick’n Filet, while keeping the price the same.
Nutrition Facts (Whatachick’n Filet Version)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Weight | 375g |
| Calories | 540 |
| Calories from Fat | 270 |
| Total Fat | 30g |
| Saturated Fat | 16g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 295mg |
| Sodium | 1,020mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8g |
| Sugars | 3g |
| Protein | 44g |
44 grams of protein is a serious number for a salad. Fiber runs high too at 8 grams, mostly from the vegetables and greens. Sodium sits above 1,000mg though, mostly coming from the bacon and cheese.
Allergen Information
The Cobb Salad contains egg, milk and wheat. That’s a shorter list than a lot of Whataburger’s cooked items, since most of the salad is built from fresh produce rather than processed ingredients.
What Goes Into It
The bacon gets cured with salt, sugar, natural smoke flavor and sodium phosphates, standard for most cured bacon. The cheese blend combines cheddar and Monterey Jack, made from pasteurized milk and cheese cultures, with a touch of potato starch to help it shred cleanly.
The lettuce, carrots and tomatoes come fresh, not canned or frozen. The hard boiled egg is exactly what it sounds like, no additives beyond the egg itself.
Customization Options
| Add-On | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Filet | $3.20 | 130 Cal |
| Whatachick’n Filet | $3.00 | 240 Cal |
| Spicy Chicken Filet | $3.10 | 180 Cal |
| Extra Bacon Slices | No charge | 70 Cal |
| Extra Hard Boiled Egg | No charge | 80 Cal |
| Avocado | $1.30 | 90 Cal |
| Grilled Jalapeños | $0.65 | 10 Cal |
| Jalapeños | $0.65 | 0 Cal |
| Shredded Cheese | Free | 110 Cal |
Extra bacon and extra egg both come at no additional charge, which makes this one of the more generous customization lists on the menu.
Dressing Options
All dressings come at no extra cost. Choose from Creamy Pepper, Jalapeño Ranch, Ranch, 1000 Island, Honey Mustard, Balsamic Vinaigrette or skip dressing entirely.
Balsamic Vinaigrette runs the lowest in calories among the group, sitting around 180 calories per serving. Creamy dressings like Ranch or Creamy Pepper add more.
Is It Keto Friendly?
It’s close. At 21 grams of carbohydrates with 8 grams of fiber, the net carb count stays low. Combined with high protein and fat, this salad works reasonably well for a keto or low carb approach, especially if you skip a higher carb dressing.
Can I Order It Without Chicken?
Yes. The vegetarian version drops the price to $6.89 and brings calories down to 180. You still get the bacon, egg and cheese, so it’s not a fully vegetarian salad in the strict sense, but it removes the chicken filet entirely.
How It Compares to Other Whataburger Salads
| Menu Item | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb Salad (Whatachick’n) | $9.79 | 540 Cal | 44g |
| Apple & Cranberry Chicken Salad | $9.39 | 385 Cal | 32g |
| Garden Salad (Grilled Chicken) | $8.39 | 290 Cal | 32g |
If protein is the priority, the Cobb Salad wins by a wide margin. If you want something lighter, the Garden Salad comes in at roughly half the calories.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Cobb Salad different from other Whataburger salads?
It includes hard boiled egg and bacon slices, giving it more protein and richer flavor than the other salad options.
Can I switch the chicken type?
Yes. Grilled, spicy and no chicken options are all available.
Is it high in protein?
Yes. It has 44 grams of protein with the Whatachick’n filet.
Can I remove the egg?
Yes. All toppings can be customized or removed.
What’s the cholesterol content?
295mg per serving.
Is bacon included by default?
Yes. Three slices come standard at no extra cost.
Is this salad gluten free?
No. It contains wheat.
What’s the calorie difference with grilled chicken?
Grilled chicken lowers the total by about 110 calories compared to the Whatachick’n Filet.
Is it keto friendly?
It’s low in carbs at 21 grams and high in protein and fat, making it a reasonable keto option.
Which dressing has the fewest calories?
Balsamic Vinaigrette, at around 180 calories.
Can I order this through the app?
Yes. It’s available for online ordering and app pickup.
Is cheese included for free?
Yes. Shredded cheese comes standard at no added cost.
What’s the serving size?
The full salad weighs 375 grams.
Does it come as a combo?
No, but drinks and sides can be added separately.
Are the vegetables fresh?
Yes. Lettuce, carrots and tomatoes are served fresh, not canned.
Can I use a coupon on this salad?
Yes. Check the Whataburger app or current deals page for eligible discounts.
Final Take
The Whataburger Cobb Salad is built for people who want a real meal, not just a side dish disguised as one. Bacon, egg, cheese and a protein packed chicken filet turn this into something that actually holds you over. Pick your chicken, choose a dressing and you’ve got one of the most filling salads on the entire menu.
