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Whopper vs Dave's Double: Burger King vs Wendy's Head-to-Head

📅 Updated August 13, 2026 · 📊 PriceMyMeal data
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Whopper
Burger King
$7.99
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Dave's Double
Wendy's
$7.69

Burger King's Whopper has been the flame-grilled alternative to the Big Mac since 1957. Wendy's Dave's Double is the fresh-beef answer to everyone who thinks a burger should be defined by its patty. Two different philosophies. We put the numbers side by side.

⚖️ Quick Matchup
Dave's Double wins on protein (50g vs 31g), price ($7.69 vs $7.99) and protein per dollar (6.5g vs 3.9g). The Whopper wins on calories and fat if you're tracking those. But for a serious beef burger that delivers on macronutrients and costs slightly less, Dave's Double is the clear winner.
Calories
Whopper
670 vs 820 kcal
Protein
Dave's Double
50g vs 31g
Price
Dave's Double
$7.69 vs $7.99
Fat
Whopper
39g vs 49g
Sodium
Whopper
1,170mg vs 1,480mg
Protein per $1
Dave's Double
6.5g vs 3.9g
Nutrition Comparison
Whopper vs Dave's Double — US standard serving

Nutrition Breakdown

Whopper
Dave's Double
Calories kcal
670
820
Protein g
31
50
Fat g
39
49
Carbs g
54
43
Sodium mg
1,170
1,480

Price History

How the price of each item has changed since launch — US dollars.

Whopper vs Dave's Double — US price history
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Timeline

Whopper Dave's Double
1957
The Whopper is created by Burger King founder James McLamore who wants a bigger burger than competitors. It launches at 37 cents.
1969
The Double launches alongside the Single as Wendy's premium two-patty option — for customers who want more beef without adding toppings.
1974
Burger King launches 'Have It Your Way' — directly attacking McDonald's uniformity by letting customers customise their Whopper.
1985
The Whopper becomes the world's best-selling burger, a title it holds for decades.
2019
Burger King launches the Impossible Whopper — a plant-based version that sparks the plant-based fast food trend.
Today
The Whopper is sold in over 100 countries and is the benchmark against which all other fast food burgers are measured.
Today
Dave's Double is Wendy's most popular premium burger — two fresh beef patties at a price that undercuts most premium competitors.

Did You Know?

Whopper Dave's Double
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The Whopper was the first major fast food burger to be flame-grilled rather than fried on a flat-top — a distinction BK still uses as its primary differentiator.
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'Have It Your Way' launched in 1974 is one of the most recognised fast food jingles ever — a direct attack on McDonald's standardised menu.
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The 2019 Impossible Whopper was controversial — some customers didn't realise it wasn't beef, triggering a lawsuit over the shared grill with meat products.
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Despite being founded 2 years after McDonald's, Burger King was the first chain to introduce the concept of customising your order.
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Dave's Double delivers 50g of protein from two fresh quarter-pound patties — one of the highest-protein standard fast food burgers available.
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Both patties in Dave's Double are fresh, never-frozen — Wendy's commitment extends to every layer of beef in their multi-patty burgers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has more protein — Whopper or Dave's Double?

Dave's Double has significantly more protein: 50g versus the Whopper's 31g. Dave's Double uses two quarter-pound fresh beef patties (combined ~8oz); the Whopper uses a single quarter-pound flame-grilled patty. On protein-per-dollar: Dave's Double delivers 6.5g vs 3.9g per $1.

Is the Whopper or Dave's Double bigger?

Dave's Double is bigger by patty weight — two quarter-pound patties versus the Whopper's single quarter-pound, giving roughly double the beef. The Whopper is wider with more toppings (tomato, lettuce, onion, pickles, mayo). By total weight Dave's Double is heavier, reflected in its 820 vs 670 calorie count.

Which is cheaper — Whopper or Dave's Double?

Dave's Double is slightly cheaper at $7.69 versus the Whopper at $7.99 in the US. Given Dave's Double delivers significantly more protein (50g vs 31g) for a lower price, it represents considerably better value on a per-gram-of-protein basis.