If you are trying to choose between the bigger burger options on the Wendy’s menu, the calorie figures are a useful starting point. They do not tell the whole story, but they do make it easier to compare one choice with another before you order. In this guide, we focus on the verified figures checked on 2026-11-02 from Wendy’s official US national menu: the Baconator at 890 calories, the Son of Baconator at 590 calories, and the Dave’s range from 560 to 1100 calories. Prices are not listed here because they vary by location and were not verified for this guide, so always check the official menu or your local restaurant for current pricing.
This is an independent guide, not an official Wendy’s publication. Nutrition and availability can vary by location and may change over time, so use the figures below as a planning aid rather than a guarantee. For the full nutrition table for each item, including protein, carbohydrates, fat, sodium and sugar, follow the links to the individual item pages on this site. The full Wendy’s menu and the calorie and price calculators can help you put those figures into context.
Baconator calories at a glance
The Baconator is listed at 890 calories. That places it at the higher end of the burger options covered in this guide, above the Son of Baconator and above Dave’s Single and Dave’s Double, but below Dave’s Triple. If you are comparing burgers mainly by calories, the Baconator is therefore a substantial choice, and it is worth thinking about what else you plan to order with it. A side, a drink and a dessert can add a great deal to a meal total, even when the main item itself is the part you focused on first.
One practical way to use the 890-calorie figure is to treat it as a fixed anchor for the rest of your meal. If you already know the main item accounts for 890 calories, you can decide whether you want a lighter accompaniment, whether you want to share a side, or whether you would rather save a larger side for another visit. That kind of planning is much easier than trying to guess after you have ordered. The item page for the Baconator also gives its full nutrition table, so you can check protein, fat, sodium and the other values there before you decide.
Son of Baconator: 590 calories
The Son of Baconator is listed at 590 calories, which is 300 calories less than the Baconator. That difference is large enough to matter if you are choosing between the two, and it shows why a smaller version of a similar style of burger can be a useful middle ground. You still get a burger in the same family, but the calorie total leaves more room for the rest of the meal. For many people, that trade-off is more appealing than skipping a favourite style altogether.
It is also worth noting that 590 calories sits close to the middle of the burger range discussed here. It is above Dave’s Single at 560 calories, but well below Dave’s Double at 810 calories and Dave’s Triple at 1100 calories. In other words, the Son of Baconator is not a light option in absolute terms, but it is noticeably lighter than the Baconator itself. If your goal is simply to reduce the total for one meal without changing the kind of food you enjoy, moving from the Baconator to the Son of Baconator is one of the clearest swaps available in this group.
How the Dave’s range compares
The Dave’s burgers give a clear sense of how portion size changes the numbers. Dave’s Single is listed at 560 calories, Dave’s Double at 810 calories, and Dave’s Triple at 1100 calories. The step from Single to Double is 250 calories, and the step from Double to Triple is 290 calories. Seeing those steps side by side is helpful, because it shows that each increase in size is not a small adjustment. It is a meaningful jump, and it can change the character of the whole meal.
Comparing across the groups is also instructive. Dave’s Single at 560 calories is slightly below the Son of Baconator at 590 calories, while Dave’s Double at 810 calories sits between the Son of Baconator and the Baconator at 890 calories. Dave’s Triple at 1100 calories is above them all. None of this means one burger is right or wrong for you. It simply gives you a scale, so you can place each option on it and choose according to appetite, the rest of your day, and what else you intend to eat.
What the numbers mean, and what they do not mean
Calories are a measure of energy in food. A higher figure means more energy, but it does not by itself describe protein, fat, sodium, sugar or any other part of nutrition. That is why this guide quotes calories in the article and points you to the item pages for the full tables. If sodium matters to you, for example, you need the sodium figure from the item page, not just the calorie total. The same applies to protein and fat. A complete picture always needs more than one number, and the item pages on this site are the place to find those details for each verified item.
Calories also need to be read in context. A single meal is only part of a day, and appetite, activity and other meals all play a role. A higher-calorie burger may fit comfortably into one person’s day and feel too much for another person on a different day. The figures here are best used as a comparison tool, not as a rule. If you are managing a health condition or following specific dietary guidance, that guidance should take priority over any general article, and a qualified professional is the right source for personal advice.
Comparing burgers with the Tools page
The Tools page includes a calorie calculator and a comparison tool, which make these comparisons much easier than reading separate pages. You can select the Baconator and Dave’s Single, for example, and see 890 calories against 560 calories side by side, along with the other nutrition values from their item pages. That side-by-side view is especially useful when the difference is not obvious from memory, or when you are weighing two options that seem similar but have quite different totals.
Remember that totals on the calculators only include items with verified data. If an item is missing from a total, it means verified data was not available for that item at the time of checking. Prices, taxes, customisation and availability also vary by restaurant, so treat every total as an estimate and check with your local restaurant. You can find local details through the locations guide, which links to Wendy’s official restaurant locator for live addresses and hours.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a Baconator?
The Baconator is listed at 890 calories, based on the verified figure checked on 2026-11-02 from Wendy’s official US national menu. See the Baconator page for its full nutrition table.
How many calories are in a Son of Baconator?
The Son of Baconator is listed at 590 calories, which is 300 calories less than the Baconator. See the Son of Baconator page for its full nutrition table.
Which is lower in calories, Dave’s Single or the Son of Baconator?
Dave’s Single is slightly lower, at 560 calories, compared with 590 calories for the Son of Baconator. The difference is 30 calories, so the choice between them is likely to come down to taste and appetite rather than calories alone.
Where can I compare these burgers side by side?
Use the comparison tool on the Tools page, where you can select two items and see their calories and other nutrition values together. Blank values are shown as a dash, never as zero, and missing prices are shown as not verified.