Burgers · Updated July 2026
Wendy’s Son of Baconator
The short answer
Two junior patties and four strips of bacon, a scaled-down Baconator, not a different recipe.
Price
$5.89
640 cal
Protein
—
two junior patties
Sodium
—
Protein per $
—
vs Baconator's 6.8g
By Sarah Jenkins · Wendy's Data & Menu Editor
Nutrition figures checked by Sarah Jenkins
What comes on a Son of Baconator?
Two junior beef patties, four strips of Applewood-smoked bacon, American cheese, ketchup and mayo on a bun. It is the Baconator build scaled to junior patties, not a different recipe with fewer toppings, the ratio of bacon to beef stays roughly consistent between the two sizes.
Baconator vs. Son of Baconator vs. Bacon Double Stack
Patty size is the entire story here. All three burgers use the same core build, bacon, cheese, and a beef patty or two, scaled to three different sizes and prices.
| Burger | Price | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Double StackTwo junior patties | $4.14 | 420 | — | — |
| Son of BaconatorTwo junior patties, four bacon strips | $5.89 | 640 | — | — |
| BaconatorTwo quarter-pound patties, six bacon strips | $9.29 | 960 | — | — |
See the full burger lineup on our burgers page.
Son of Baconator questions
What is the difference between the Baconator and Son of Baconator?
Patty size. The Baconator uses two quarter-pound patties; the Son of Baconator uses two junior patties, roughly half the beef. Both carry bacon, American cheese, ketchup and mayo in the same build, just scaled down for the Son version.
How many calories are in a Son of Baconator?
590 calories, with 34g of protein and 1,210mg of sodium, roughly two-thirds of the full Baconator's calorie count for about 78% of its protein.
How much bacon is on a Son of Baconator?
Four strips of Applewood-smoked bacon, two fewer than the six strips on the full-size Baconator, which uses the same bacon-to-patty ratio scaled to the smaller burger.
How much does a Son of Baconator cost?
This guide lists it at about $6.75, roughly $1.90 less than the full Baconator. Local prices vary.
Is the Son of Baconator a good value compared to the Baconator?
On protein per dollar, yes: 5.0g per dollar versus the Baconator's 6.8g per dollar actually favors the full-size burger slightly, but the Son of Baconator wins on calories per dollar for anyone trying to eat less overall while keeping the same flavor profile.
Son of Baconator or Bacon Double Stack, which should you order?
It depends on what you're optimizing for. The Bacon Double Stack is cheaper and lighter at 420 calories; the Son of Baconator adds more bacon and cheese for a fuller, richer burger at a higher price. Neither is a stripped-down version of the other, they're built for different appetites.