Burgers · Updated July 2026
Wendy’s Jr. Cheeseburger
The short answer
A junior patty and American cheese, with ketchup, mustard, pickle and onion. No lettuce, tomato or mayo.
Price
$2.51
270 cal
Protein
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one junior patty
Sodium
—
Protein per $
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strong value tier
By Sarah Jenkins · Wendy's Data & Menu Editor
What comes on a Jr. Cheeseburger?
A junior beef patty and a slice of American cheese, with ketchup, mustard, pickle and onion on a bun. It is Wendy’s simplest cheeseburger, no lettuce, tomato or mayo, and the exact same build as the Jr. Hamburger with a cheese slice added.
How does it compare to the rest of the Jr. lineup?
Cheese is a small, cheap upgrade over the plain hamburger. It adds 40 calories and g of protein over the Jr. Hamburger. Stepping up further to the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger adds real produce and bacon rather than just more beef.
| Burger | Price | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. HamburgerNo cheese | $2.16 | 230 | — | — |
| Jr. CheeseburgerAdds American cheese | $2.51 | 270 | — | — |
| Jr. Bacon CheeseburgerAdds bacon, lettuce, tomato | $3.36 | 350 | — | — |
| Double StackTwo patties, cheese | $2.99 | 400 | — | — |
Should you order it in a Biggie Bag or Kids’ Meal?
The Jr. Cheeseburger is a frequent anchor sandwich in Wendy’s value bundles, including the Biggie Bag and the Kids’ Meal, where the same simple, cheap build makes it a natural fit for a bundled deal rather than a standalone order.
Jr. Cheeseburger questions
Can you get a Jr. Cheeseburger without onion or pickle?
Yes, any of the standard toppings, ketchup, mustard, pickle or onion, can be removed on request at no charge, the same as on any other Wendy's burger.
How many calories are in a Jr. Cheeseburger?
270 calories, with 14g of protein and 660mg of sodium.
How much does a Jr. Cheeseburger cost?
This guide lists it at about $2.51. Check your selected restaurant for its current price.
Is the Jr. Cheeseburger the same as the Jr. Hamburger with cheese?
Yes, exactly that. The Jr. Hamburger is 230 calories with no cheese; adding the American cheese slice brings it to 270 calories and 2g more protein for a modest price difference.
Is the Jr. Cheeseburger a good value?
Yes, it carries roughly 5.6g of protein per dollar, competitive with the rest of the value-tier lineup, and it is a frequent Biggie Bag and Biggie Deals anchor sandwich.
What's the difference between the Jr. Cheeseburger and the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger?
Bacon, lettuce and tomato. The Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger adds all three to the same base patty and cheese, which is why it carries more calories, more protein and costs about 85 cents more.