Low-calorie items at Culver's
183 of the 208 items in Culver's nutrition information are under 500 calories at their first listed size. With at least 15 g of protein, the lightest serving is the Original Chicken Tenders (2 Piece), at 260 calories and 19 g of protein; 18 items meet that rule at 500 calories or less.
Calories here are for the standard recipe at the size shown. Sauces, dressings, cheese, drinks and sides ordered with an item add to it, and the smallest size of a drink or side is often far lighter than the medium most people order. 2,000 calories a day is the general figure the FDA uses for the Daily Values on nutrition labels.
Under 500 calories with at least 15 g of protein
Top 15 of 18
Single servings of 500 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, fewest calories first: the lightest items that are still a meal rather than a side or a sauce.
 Original Chicken Tenders2 Piece | 260 | 19 | 21 | 11 | 780 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Chicken Tenders2 Piece | 270 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 1,010 |
 George's ChiliMedium | 310 | 18 | 31 | 13 | 1,490 |
 Garden Fresco Salad | 330 | 39 | 19 | 12 | 1,090 |
 Broccoli Cheese SoupLarge | 360 | 16 | 31 | 19 | 1,830 |
 Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad | 390 | 46 | 18 | 16 | 1,490 |
 ButterBurgerSingle | 390 | 20 | 38 | 17 | 480 |
 Beef Pot Roast | 410 | 31 | 40 | 13 | 740 |
 Boston Clam Chowder SoupLarge | 420 | 19 | 46 | 17 | 2,390 |
 Chicken Cashew Salad | 430 | 41 | 17 | 23 | 1,020 |
 George's Chili SupremeMedium | 430 | 22 | 33 | 23 | 1,590 |
 Wild and Brown Rice with Chicken SoupLarge | 430 | 16 | 44 | 22 | 1,920 |
 Pretzel BitesMedium | 440 | 15 | 53 | 19 | 810 |
 ButterBurger CheeseSingle | 460 | 24 | 39 | 23 | 700 |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 480 | 36 | 40 | 19 | 1,280 |
Under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein
Top 10 of 17
Single servings under 300 calories with at least 5 g of protein, fewest calories first; drinks, sauces and plain add-ons with less protein are left out.
 Side of Thick Cut Bacon | 100 | 9 | <1 | 6 | 380 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 White Milk | 110 | 8 | 13 | 2.5 | 130 |
| Original Chicken Tenders1 Piece | 130 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 390 |
| Buffalo Chicken Tenders1 Piece | 130 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 500 |
 Chicken Noodle SoupMedium | 130 | 7 | 18 | 3 | 1,120 |
 Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Sauce2 oz | 130 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 350 |
 Tomato Florentine SoupMedium | 140 | 5 | 27 | 1.5 | 1,370 |
 Chocolate Milk | 160 | 8 | 27 | 2.5 | 220 |
 Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp Value Basket3 Piece | 160 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 480 |
 Stuffed Green Pepper with Beef SoupMedium | 170 | 6 | 29 | 2.5 | 1,260 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Culver's publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.
Lowest in calories in each menu section
| Section | Item | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| ButterBurgers | ButterBurgerSingle | 390 |
| Chicken | Original Chicken Tenders1 Piece | 130 |
| Seafood | Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp Value Basket3 Piece | 160 |
| Sandwiches | Corn Dog | 240 |
| Salads | Garden Fresco Salad | 330 |
| Sides | Side of Dill Pickles | 5 |
| Fresh Frozen Custard | Create Your Own Dish1 Scoop | 310 |
| Flavor of the Day | Double Strawberry Flavor of the DayDish, 1 Scoop | 270 |
| Toppings & Mix-ins | Bananas | 25 |
| Lemon Ice | Lemon Ice Dish1 Scoop | 190 |
| Drinks | Half Zero Sugar Lemonade / Half UnsweetMedium | 10 |
| Sauces, Dressings & Condiments | Beef Gravy | 15 |
What sauces and dressings add
The Sauces, Dressings & Condiments section of the Culver's menu lists 28 servings from 0 to 360 calories each. The figures above are for each item as Culver's serves it as standard; a sauce or dressing ordered on the side is not included, so add it from the Sauces, Dressings & Condiments table or in the Culver's nutrition calculator.
Questions
What is the lowest-calorie meal at Culver's?
Counting only servings with at least 15 g of protein, so that sides, sauces and drinks are left out, it is the Original Chicken Tenders (2 Piece) at 260 calories, according to Culver's nutrition information.
How many Culver's items are under 500 calories?
183 of 208 at their first listed size, and 113 are under 300. Each menu section page has a calorie filter.
More from the Culver's menu
Full menuLow-calorie items at other chains: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panda Express, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Arby's, Jack in the Box.
Across all chains: Low-calorie fast food with protein (24 chains).
Sources
- 1 Culver's, Culver's Nutrition & Allergen Guide (served by Nutritionix, linked from culvers.com) Covers nutrition, allergens, ingredients and menu · Menu last updated 2026-09-28 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Culver's, Culver's Nutrition & Allergen Guide, printable PDF (fryer cross-contact marks) Covers allergens · 7/2025 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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