Jack in the Box Side Salad: nutrition and allergens
The Side Salad at Jack in the Box has 50 calories, 3.5 g fat, 3 g carbohydrate, 3 g protein and 90 mg sodium per serving (79 g), according to Jack in the Box’s nutrition information.
Nutrition facts
| Serving size | 79 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 50 |
| Calories from fat | 30 |
| Total fat (g) | 3.5 4% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 2 10% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 10 3% |
| Sodium (mg) | 90 4% |
| Potassium (mg) | 180 4% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 3 1% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 1 4% |
| Total sugars (g) | 1 |
| Protein (g) | 3 6% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Jack in the Box’s published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Jack in the Box does not publish that value for this item. Not published for this item: added sugars.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, one serving is low in fat, sodium, potassium, dietary fiber, cholesterol and carbohydrate. Add it up with other items in the Jack in the Box nutrition calculator.
Nutrition values do not include salad dressing or crunchy toppings.
Allergens
According to Jack in the Box, the Side Salad contains milk.
| Milk | Contains |
|---|---|
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Wheat | Not listed |
| Soy | Not listed |
| Sesame | Not listed |
Jack in the Box kitchens handle soy, egg, fish, milk, wheat and sesame, and shared equipment means an item can pick up one of these even when its ingredients do not list it. Grilled vegetables, eggs and some bakery items are cooked with a butter-flavored vegetable oil that adds soy. The allergen guide does not cover dressings, crunchy toppings, dipping sauces or sauce packets within other items; those are listed on their own. Guests with food allergies are advised to consult their physician and to recheck the information often, since menus and ingredients change.
Other items in Salads at Jack in the Box
By calories, the Side Salad ranks 1 of 10 in Jack in the Box’s Salads section, from lowest to highest.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Side Salad | 50 |
| Wheat Caesar Croutons | 60 |
| Tri-Colored Tortilla Strips | 70 |
| Hidden Valley Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing | 150 |
| Creamy Southwest Dressing | 190 |
| Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken | 210 |
| Buttermilk Ranch Dressing | 250 |
| Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken | 290 |
| Garden Salad with Crispy Chicken Strips | 410 |
| Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken Strips | 500 |
Nutrition for all 10 items in Salads at Jack in the Box
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Side salads at other chains
Jack in the Box is one of 7 chains on this site that sell side salads. Of the 9 at other chains, 3 have fewer calories and 6 have the same or more than the Side Salad, comparing each at its first listed size; portions differ, so check the serving on each item’s page.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| KFC House Side Salad | 15 |
| Dairy Queen Side Salad | 20 |
| KFC Caesar Side Salad | 40 |
| Culver's Garden Side Salad | 50 |
| Domino's Classic Garden Salad | 80 |
| Pizza Hut Caesar Side Salad | 100 |
| Pizza Hut Garden Side Salad | 110 |
| Pizza Hut Zesty Italian Side Salad | 200 |
Compare all side salads side by side (10 items at 7 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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