High-protein items at Jack in the Box
36 of the 123 single servings in Jack in the Box’s nutrition information have 20 g of protein or more. The most is the Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger, with 55 g at 930 calories; for the most protein per calorie it is the Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken, with 11.9 g for every 100 calories (25 g in all).
Protein follows portion size, so the largest portions lead the first table; they are usually high in calories and sodium too, shown alongside. The second table puts lean items first. The Daily Value for protein is 50 g, so a serving with 25 g gives half of it.
Most protein per serving
Top 15 of 36
Single servings with at least 20 g of protein, most protein first (ties: fewer calories first).
| Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger273 g | 930 | 55 | 32 | 65 | 1,960 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Strips5 pc., 301 g | 780 | 54 | 53 | 38 | 2,940 |
| Ultimate Cheeseburger254 g | 840 | 47 | 31 | 59 | 1,550 |
| Double Jack313 g | 830 | 46 | 33 | 58 | 1,430 |
| Bacon Double Smashed Jack339 g | 1,120 | 45 | 49 | 83 | 2,070 |
| Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich311 g | 810 | 40 | 50 | 51 | 1,630 |
| Supreme Croissant286 g | 790 | 39 | 48 | 50 | 1,500 |
| Grande Sausage BurritoWith salsa, 368 g | 1,040 | 39 | 68 | 69 | 1,900 |
| Meat Lovers Breakfast BurritoWith salsa, 228 g | 580 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 1,490 |
| Sausage Croissant242 g | 710 | 36 | 36 | 47 | 1,690 |
| Loaded Breakfast Sandwich239 g | 690 | 35 | 36 | 46 | 1,620 |
| Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club306 g | 790 | 35 | 69 | 42 | 1,930 |
| Bacon & Swiss Buttery Jack221 g | 800 | 34 | 48 | 53 | 1,210 |
| Sourdough Grilled Chicken Club283 g | 500 | 33 | 40 | 23 | 1,440 |
| Sourdough Jack224 g | 690 | 33 | 39 | 44 | 1,300 |
Most protein per calorie
Top 10 of 36
Servings with at least 20 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein for every 100 calories (published protein divided by published calories).
| Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken255 g | 210 | 25 | 9 | 8 | 800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken334 g | 290 | 30 | 25 | 9 | 800 |
| Crispy Chicken Strips2 pc., 120 g | 310 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 1,170 |
| Garden Salad with Crispy Chicken Strips248 g | 410 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 1,330 |
| Sourdough Grilled Chicken Club283 g | 500 | 33 | 40 | 23 | 1,440 |
| Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken Strips355 g | 500 | 32 | 44 | 22 | 1,340 |
| Meat Lovers Breakfast BurritoWith salsa, 228 g | 580 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 1,490 |
| Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger273 g | 930 | 55 | 32 | 65 | 1,960 |
| Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich211 g | 510 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 1,470 |
| Ultimate Cheeseburger254 g | 840 | 47 | 31 | 59 | 1,550 |
Values are per serving for the size shown, as Jack in the Box 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.
Most protein in each menu section
| Section | Item | Protein g | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers & More | Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger | 55 | 930 |
| Chicken & More | Crispy Chicken Strips5 pc. | 54 | 780 |
| Salads | Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken Strips | 32 | 500 |
| Snacks & Sides | Egg Roll3 pc. | 21 | 570 |
| Breakfast | Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich | 40 | 810 |
| Jack's Munchie Meals | Two Tacos | 12 | 350 |
| Kids | Breakfast Jack (Kids) | 16 | 350 |
| Jack's Deals | Jack Wrap - Classic Crispy | 17 | 380 |
| Old-Fashioned Shakes & Desserts | Chocolate Shake with Whipped ToppingLarge | 20 | 970 |
Questions
What has the most protein at Jack in the Box?
The Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger, with 55 g of protein and 930 calories, according to Jack in the Box’s nutrition information. Catering sizes, multi-packs and orders of 12 or more pieces are left out.
What is the highest-protein item at Jack in the Box under 500 calories?
The Crispy Chicken Strips (3 pc.), with 33 g of protein at 470 calories.
More from the Jack in the Box menu
Full menuHigh-protein items at other chains: McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Raising Cane's, Wingstop, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Arby's, Culver's, Papa Johns.
Across all chains: Fast food with the most protein (24 chains).
Sources
- 1 Jack in the Box, 2026 Nutrition Facts (Jack in the Box nutrition guide) Covers nutrition, allergens and menu · Printed as "effective as of November 2026" · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Jack in the Box, Allergens Reference Guide Covers allergens · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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