Carl's Jr.: protein-first, smaller orders
If a full plate is more than you want, these are Carl's Jr.'s menu items with the most protein for their calories. Every number is copied from the nutrition information Carl's Jr. publishes. They are ordering ideas, not a meal plan.
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Open TableMacros, freeOnly single menu items of 700 calories or less are listed. Kids' meals, combos, desserts, sauces and ingredient add-ons are left out, and nothing is added together or estimated. "Protein per 100 cal" is the item's protein divided by its calories, times 100.
Most protein per 100 calories
| Item | Calories | Protein (g) | Protein per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich Carbs 48 g · Fat 13 g | 440 | 35 | 8 |
| Steak & Egg Burrito Carbs 41 g · Fat 26 g | 530 | 33 | 6.2 |
| Charbroiled Chicken Club Sandwich Carbs 45 g · Fat 38 g | 690 | 43 | 6.2 |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese Burrito Carbs 36 g · Fat 24 g | 470 | 26 | 5.5 |
| Charbroiled Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich Carbs 45 g · Fat 40 g | 690 | 38 | 5.5 |
| Big Cheeseburger Carbs 56 g · Fat 22 g | 540 | 28 | 5.2 |
| Double Cheeseburger Carbs 34 g · Fat 21 g | 370 | 19 | 5.1 |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich Carbs 50 g · Fat 37 g | 660 | 31 | 4.7 |
Ordering tips
- Ask for sauces and dressings on the side, so you choose how much to use. They aren't included unless the item already lists them.
- If the item is more than you want, box half before you start.
- Customizations, sizes and regional recipes change the numbers.
More Carl's Jr. orders, from the same published numbers: Carl's Jr. on TableMacros.
Source
Carl's Jr. nutrition information (Official PDF). Checked by TableMacros Oct 20, 2026. Menus change, so check the source before you order.
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