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Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger
The Jr. Cheeseburger costs $1.99 and carries 270 calories. That puts it 2 of 17 by price on the hamburgers menu. Wendy's also lists it under everyday value menu.
$1.99
menu price
270
calories
14g
protein
The Numbers
Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 | 14% |
| Protein | 14 g | 28% |
| Total carbohydrate | 25 g | 9% |
| Total fat | 13 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 6 g | 30% |
| Sodium | 660 mg | 29% |
| Sugars | 5 g | 10% |
Percentages use a 2,000 calorie daily reference. Nutrition for the Jr. Cheeseburger as published by Wendy's, with the price compiled from public menu references. Updated 14 August 2026. Report an error.
Reading It
What the Numbers Say
Protein comes in at 14 grams, 28 percent of a daily reference, which is side portion territory. Sodium stays low at 660 mg, 29 percent of a daily reference.
How It Compares on the Hamburgers Menu
The next cheapest thing on the hamburgers menu is the Jr. Hamburger at $1.59, so you are paying $0.40 more and 40 more calories for this one. Step up $0.60 and you are at the Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe for $2.59. It carries 15 grams of protein against 14 here.
Protein per dollar on the Jr. Cheeseburger lands close to the middle of this menu, 7.0 grams for every dollar against an average of 7.2, so the Jr. Cheeseburger is neither the bargain nor the splurge of the hamburgers lineup.
What It Costs Per Calorie and Per Gram
Broken down, the Jr. Cheeseburger works out at $0.74 per 100 calories and $0.14 for every gram of protein. Across the full Wendy's board it is the 10th cheapest of 132 priced items.
Ordering It
The Jr. Cheeseburger is priced and sized as an add on: $1.99 and 270 calories bolt onto almost any order without moving the total much.
Allergens in the Jr. Cheeseburger: Milk, Wheat, (Sesame depending on bun). Taking an ingredient out of a Jr. Cheeseburger at the counter changes this list, and the shared equipment behind it can add to the list, so ask staff directly about your Jr. Cheeseburger.
The Jr. Cheeseburger is quoted here at $1.99, a typical United States figure. Expect roughly $1.69 to $2.39 depending on which operator runs your restaurant. How we build and recheck the Jr. Cheeseburger page.
Side by Side
How the Jr. Cheeseburger Compares
Here is how the Jr. Cheeseburger measures against its nearest comparisons on price, with protein per dollar in the last column so the Jr. Cheeseburger can be judged on what the money actually buys.
| Item | Price | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Protein per $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Cheeseburger | $1.99 | 270 | 14 g | 660 mg | 7.0 g |
| Jr. Hamburger | $1.59 | 230 | 12 g | 470 mg | 7.5 g |
| Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe | $2.59 | 330 | 15 g | 700 mg | 5.8 g |
| Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger | $2.89 | 350 | 18 g | 650 mg | 6.2 g |
| Double Stack | $2.89 | 380 | 23 g | 770 mg | 8.0 g |
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Good to Know
Wendy's Jr. Cheeseburger Questions
A Jr. Cheeseburger is $1.99 on a standard menu board. Your own restaurant sets the final number, and the Wendy's app shows the live Jr. Cheeseburger price once you pick a location.
The Jr. Cheeseburger has 270 calories, which is 14 percent of a 2,000 calorie day. It also carries 14 grams of protein and 660 mg of sodium.
Wendy's lists Milk, Wheat, (Sesame depending on bun) for the Jr. Cheeseburger. That covers the standard build only, so removing an ingredient at the counter changes the Jr. Cheeseburger allergen picture. Fryers and prep surfaces are shared, which means a Jr. Cheeseburger can pick up traces the published list does not show; confirm at the restaurant if the allergy is a serious one.
Yes. The Jr. Hamburger at $1.59 is the next step down on the hamburgers menu, at 230 calories, saving you $0.40. Below the Jr. Hamburger you are into the value menu.
Yes, any time after 10:30 AM, because the Jr. Cheeseburger is not on the morning board and breakfast is a separate menu.