How do I find a high-protein meal at Carl's Jr.?

Set your calorie and protein targets above and Simple Macros instantly builds combos from the Carl's Jr. menu that hit them. Bump up the protein target to surface the highest-protein orders.

What should I order at Carl's Jr. if I'm trying to lose weight?

Lower your calorie target and keep your protein target high. Simple Macros will find Carl's Jr. combos that keep you full on protein while staying inside your calorie budget.

How accurate are the Carl's Jr. nutrition numbers?

Combos are built from publicly available Carl's Jr. menu nutrition data. Numbers can vary by location and preparation, so always confirm with the restaurant for the most accurate values.

Can I include or exclude specific Carl's Jr. items?

Yes. Use the menu item filters to force an item into every combo or remove items you don't want, then we rebuild the matching combos around your choices.

Carl's Jr. Nutrition Facts & Menu

Real Carl's Jr. meal ideas that hit your macros, the chain's nutrition highlights, and everything you need to order with your calorie and protein targets in mind.

Macro-friendly Carl's Jr. meal ideas

Every order below is built from real Carl's Jr. menu items to land near a common calorie and protein target. Want combos for your own numbers? The Simple Macros app generates them instantly.

Balanced meals

Everyday Carl's Jr. orders around a moderate calorie and protein target.

60gprotein700calOption 1

1 ×3 Pc Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™25g · 260
1 ×Charbroiled BBQ Chicken™ Sandwich35g · 440

55gprotein710calOption 2

1 ×Chicken Stars (6 Pc)14g · 270
1 ×5 Pc Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™41g · 440

Bigger, high-protein meals

Heartier Carl's Jr. orders for a big appetite or a training day.

63gprotein980calOption 1

1 ×Charbroiled BBQ Chicken™ Sandwich35g · 440
1 ×Big Cheeseburger28g · 540

69gprotein980calOption 2

1 ×5 Pc Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™41g · 440
1 ×Big Cheeseburger28g · 540

Carl's Jr. nutrition highlights

A quick look at where the protein and the lighter options are on the Carl's Jr. menu. See calories and protein for all 67 items in the app.

Highest-protein picks

Charbroiled Chicken Club™ Sandwich43g protein · 690 cal
Hand-Breaded Bacon Swiss Chicken Sandwich40g protein · 790 cal
Charbroiled Santa Fe Chicken™ Sandwich38g protein · 690 cal
Charbroiled BBQ Chicken™ Sandwich35g protein · 440 cal
Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich31g protein · 660 cal
Carl's Jr. El Diablo Burger30g protein · 820 cal

Lightest options

Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™260 cal · 25g protein
Chicken Stars (6 Pc)270 cal · 14g protein
Double Cheeseburger370 cal · 19g protein
Charbroiled BBQ Chicken™ Sandwich440 cal · 35g protein
Spicy Chicken Sandwich490 cal · 14g protein
Jalapeño Double Cheeseburger510 cal · 19g protein

Ordering Carl's Jr. with macros in mind

Carl's Jr. nutrition info, made useful. Instead of scrolling a long calorie chart, set the two numbers that actually matter for your day, a calorie target and a protein target, and Simple Macros builds real Carl's Jr. meal combos that hit them.

Every combo uses real menu items with real calorie and protein numbers, so you know exactly what to order before you walk in. Adjust your targets, switch between breakfast and lunch or dinner, or include and exclude specific items to fine-tune what shows up.

Want the same thing at every restaurant near you? Simple Macros does this for your whole day, across every supported chain, so you can stay on track anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Build your own Carl's Jr. order in the app

Simple Macros builds your daily calorie and protein targets around your body and goals, then generates Carl's Jr. meals that fit them and lets you log them in seconds, at home or on the go.

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