Hungry Jack’s Veggie Whopper Cheese: Price, Calories, Recipe & Review
The Veggie Whopper Cheese is Hungry Jack’s vegetarian burger. It has a vegetable patty made from corn, capsicum and carrot, with the classic Whopper toppings. Below you’ll find the price, the official nutrition, whether it’s vegan, the allergens and a homemade veggie patty recipe.
What’s in the Veggie Whopper Cheese?
Hungry Jack’s describes it as “A veggie patty (made from corn, capsicum and carrot) topped with cheese, ketchup, onions, tomato, lettuce and mayo on a toasted sesame seed bun.”
What’s in the patty: according to Hungry Jack’s allergen guide, it’s 58% vegetables: carrot, peas, corn, potato and capsicum. It’s a vegetable patty, not a fake-meat patty. If you want something that tastes like beef, try the Plant Based Whopper.
Is it vegan?
No. It’s vegetarian but not vegan, because it contains dairy cheese and mayo (which has egg).
Price
| Option | Price (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Burger only | ~$12.70 |
| Small / Medium / Large meal | ~$16.10 / ~$17.60 / ~$19.10 |
Prices are approximate, taken from delivery menus in September 2026. The meal prices are my estimate using the usual upgrade cost. Check the Hungry Jack’s app for your store’s price.
Calories & nutrition
| Nutrient | Per burger | % Daily Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2277 kJ (544 cal) | 26% |
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% |
| Fat | 37.5 g | 54% |
| Saturated fat | 8.6 g | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 61.9 g | 20% |
| Sugars | 14.0 g | 16% |
| Sodium | 1162 mg | 51% |
Veggie vs beef: with 544 calories, it has slightly fewer calories than a Whopper (582 cal). It also has much less protein (17.6 g) and more carbs, because the patty is made from vegetables and potato.
Veggie Range compared:
| Burger | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Veggie Whopper Cheese | 544 | 17.6 g |
| Plant Based Whopper | 554 | 24.6 g |
| Angry Veggie Whopper Cheese | 618 | n/a |
| Plant Based Whopper Cheese | 629 | 29.6 g |
| Double Veggie Whopper Cheese | 693 | n/a |
| Plant Based Angry Whopper | 701 | 30.4 g |
Allergens
- Contains: wheat (gluten), egg, milk, soy, sesame, mustard
- May be present: added sulphites
Source: Hungry Jack’s Plant Based & Veggie allergen guide, January 2026.
My review
[YOUR TASTE TEST]
- Texture of the veggie patty: crispy, soft or mushy?
- Could you taste the corn, capsicum and carrot?
- Would a meat-eater enjoy it?
- Your photo and your score out of 10
What the specs tell me: this is the pick for vegetarians who want a real vegetable patty rather than a meat substitute.
Copycat veggie patty recipe
Makes 4 patties
- 1 cup mashed potato (cooled)
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ½ cup corn kernels
- ½ cup peas
- ¼ cup finely diced red capsicum
- ½ cup breadcrumbs, plus extra for coating
- 1 tsp each of garlic powder, onion powder and paprika, and salt and pepper to taste
To build: cheese slices, sesame buns, mayo, tomato sauce, lettuce, tomato and onion.
- Squeeze any extra moisture out of the grated carrot.
- Mix all the patty ingredients and shape into 4 patties.
- Coat them in breadcrumbs and chill for 20 minutes so they hold together.
- Pan-fry in a little oil for 3–4 minutes a side until golden. You can also bake them at 200°C for 20 minutes.
- Add cheese to melt, then build the burger: mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, patty and tomato sauce.
FAQs
Is the Hungry Jack’s Veggie Whopper vegan?
No. It contains cheese and egg-based mayo.
What is the Veggie Whopper patty made of?
Vegetables (58%): carrot, peas, corn, potato and capsicum.
How many calories does it have?
544 calories (2277 kJ).
How much is it?
About $12.70 for the burger alone.