What you get for the money
For $11.75 the Bacon King gives you two quarter-pound patties, crispy bacon and American cheese, finished with ketchup and mayo. That works out at $1.70 per 10 g of protein — better than the Double Whopper ($1.82) and worse than the Triple Whopper ($1.49).
Bacon King vs the big Whoppers
| Sandwich | Typical price | Calories | Protein | Per 10 g protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon King | $11.75 | 1,260 | 69 g | $1.70 |
| Double Whopper | $10.19 | 980 | 56 g | $1.82 |
| Triple Whopper | $11.66 | 1,250 | 78 g | $1.49 |
| Texas Double Whopper | $12.39 | 1,120 | 64 g | $1.94 |
Bacon King and other bacon burgers
If bacon is the point, there is a long price ladder at Burger King. The Bacon Cheeseburger costs $4.19, well under half as much; the Bacon Double Cheeseburger has two smaller patties and the same idea for $5.89. Bacon also turns up on the Texas Whopper and the Bacon and Swiss Royal Crispy Chicken.
Bacon sandwiches, cheapest first
| Menu item | Typical price | Price range | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Cheeseburger | $4.19 | $3.11 – $6.49 | 350 |
| BBQ Bacon Whopper Jr. | $5.69 | $4.19 – $12.99 | 390 |
| Bacon Double Cheeseburger | $5.89 | $4.07 – $8.09 | 500 |
| Bacon and Swiss Royal Crispy Chicken | $9.79 | $7.89 – $11.99 | 740 |
| Texas Whopper | $9.99 | $6.29 – $13.49 | 850 |
| Bacon King | $11.75 | $9.49 – $16.89 | 1,260 |
All burgers with sizes and calories: Burger King burgers.
Bacon King Meal
The medium Bacon King Meal adds French fries and a fountain drink. The table compares the meal with the three items bought one by one.
Meal vs. ordering separately
| Meal | Meal price | Main + side + drink bought separately | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon King Meal | $17.59 | $20.23 | $2.64 (13%) |
Bacon King price by city
Lowest: Birmingham, AL at $9.49. Highest: Seattle, WA at $14.49. Franchisees set their own menus, so two restaurants in the same city can differ too.
Bacon King price by city
| # | City | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham, AL | $9.49 |
| 2 | Detroit, MI | $9.59 |
| 3 | Oklahoma City, OK | $9.89 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $10.07 |
| 5 | Albuquerque, NM | $10.07 |
| 6 | Memphis, TN | $10.09 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $10.10 |
| 8 | Louisville, KY | $10.19 |
| 9 | Miami, FL | $10.39 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh, PA | $10.69 |
| 11 | Milwaukee, WI | $10.89 |
| 12 | Nashville, TN | $10.99 |
| 13 | Las Vegas, NV | $10.99 |
| 14 | Charlotte, NC | $10.99 |
| 15 | New Orleans, LA | $11.09 |
| 16 | Washington, DC | $11.09 |
| 17 | Jacksonville, FL | $11.19 |
| 18 | Atlanta, GA | $11.39 |
| 19 | New York (Manhattan), NY | $11.43 |
| 20 | Columbus, OH | $11.59 |
| 21 | Orlando, FL | $11.66 |
| 22 | Houston, TX | $11.89 |
| 23 | San Antonio, TX | $11.89 |
| 24 | Baltimore, MD | $11.89 |
| 25 | Kansas City, MO | $11.99 |
| 26 | Dallas, TX | $12.09 |
| 27 | Phoenix, AZ | $12.29 |
| 28 | Omaha, NE | $12.39 |
| 29 | San Diego, CA | $12.39 |
| 30 | Brooklyn, NY | $12.49 |
| 31 | Minneapolis, MN | $12.59 |
| 32 | Philadelphia, PA | $12.59 |
| 33 | Los Angeles, CA | $12.69 |
| 34 | Denver, CO | $12.89 |
| 35 | Chicago, IL | $13.39 |
| 36 | Portland, OR | $13.59 |
| 37 | Salt Lake City, UT | $13.99 |
| 38 | Seattle, WA | $14.49 |
Nutrition and allergens
Bacon King nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1260 | — |
| Protein | 69 g | 138% |
| Total fat | 84 g | 108% |
| Saturated fat | 34 g | 170% |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g | 21% |
| Sugars | 14 g | — |
| Fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Sodium | 2330 mg | 101% |
Contains: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame. Recipes and suppliers can change — check the allergen information at your restaurant if you have an allergy.
At 1,260 calories, the sandwich alone covers a large part of a typical daily intake; the meal with medium fries (370) and a medium Coca-Cola (270) comes to about 1,900.
Cheaper ways to get the same taste
- The Bacon Double Cheeseburger ($5.89) — two patties, bacon and cheese for a fraction of the cost.
- Order for pickup in the BK app: delivery menus are the most expensive way to buy it.
- More cheap picks: Burger King value menu.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a Bacon King?
$11.75 on its own ($9.49 – $16.89) and $17.59 for the medium meal.
What is on a Bacon King?
Two quarter-pound flame-grilled beef patties, crispy bacon, American cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise on a toasted sesame seed bun. There is no lettuce, tomato or onion.
How many calories are in a Bacon King?
1,260 calories, 69 g of protein and 2330 mg of sodium — about 101% of the 2,300 mg daily sodium limit in the US Dietary Guidelines.
Is the Bacon King Meal worth it?
On delivery menus the meal saves $2.64 against the sandwich, medium fries and a medium Coca-Cola bought separately.
Is there a smaller Bacon King?
Not under that name. The Bacon Double Cheeseburger ($5.89) and the BBQ Bacon Whopper Jr. ($5.69) are the closest cheaper options.
Bacon King or Double Whopper?
Both have two quarter-pound patties. The Double Whopper ($10.19) has vegetables instead of bacon and cheese and 980 calories; the Bacon King costs $1.56 more.
Where is the Bacon King cheapest?
Among the 38 cities we checked, in Birmingham, AL ($9.49); the dearest was Seattle, WA ($14.49).