High Protein- 1xSouthwest Salad with Crispy Chicken Strips500 cal · 32g
500P32g
Jack in the Box Nutrition Facts & Menu
Explore the Jack in the Box menu, build your order, and see how the calories and macros add up. Use the meal generator to find macro-friendly orders that fit your calorie target.
Macro-friendly Jack in the Box meal ideas
Every order below is built from real Jack in the Box menu items to land near a common calorie and protein target. Want combos for your own numbers? Try the meal generator above.
Lower-calorie, high-protein
Lean Jack in the Box orders that stay light on calories without skimping on protein.
High ProteinHigh Protein- 1xSourdough Grilled Chicken Club500 cal · 33g
500P33g
Balanced meals
Everyday Jack in the Box orders around a moderate calorie and protein target.
High Protein- 1xSouthwest Salad with Grilled Chicken290 cal · 30g
- 1xGarden Salad with Crispy Chicken Strips410 cal · 28g
700P58g
High Protein- 1xGarden Salad with Grilled Chicken210 cal · 25g
- 1xSouthwest Salad with Crispy Chicken Strips500 cal · 32g
710P57g
Bigger, high-protein meals
Heartier Jack in the Box orders for a big appetite or a training day.
High Protein- 1x4 Pc Chicken Nuggets190 cal · 8g
- 1x5 Pc Crispy Chicken Strips780 cal · 54g
970P62g
High Protein- 1xRegular Taco170 cal · 6g
- 1x5 Pc Crispy Chicken Strips780 cal · 54g
950P60g
Jack in the Box nutrition highlights
A quick look at where the protein and the lighter options are on the Jack in the Box menu. Browse the full menu and build your order above.
Highest-protein picks
- Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger55g protein · 930 cal
- Ultimate Cheeseburger47g protein · 840 cal
- Double Jack46g protein · 830 cal
- Bacon Double Smashed Jack45g protein · 1120 cal
- Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club35g protein · 790 cal
- Bacon & Swiss Buttery Jack34g protein · 800 cal
Lightest options
- Chicken Nuggets190 cal · 8g protein
- Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken210 cal · 25g protein
- Crispy Chicken Strips230 cal · 17g protein
- Jack Wrap - Spicy Grilled270 cal · 15g protein
- Jack Wrap- Classic Grilled270 cal · 15g protein
- Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken290 cal · 30g protein
Ordering Jack in the Box with macros in mind
Jack in the Box occupies an interesting position: the menu is eclectic, but the core burger lineup actually delivers high protein numbers that compare well with any fast food chain.
The Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger at 930 calories and 55g protein is the top of the lineup. The Ultimate Cheeseburger (840 cal, 47g protein) and Double Jack (830 cal, 46g protein) are close behind. These are substantial meals designed for larger calorie budgets. If your target is 900+ calories per meal, these hit the protein targets efficiently.
The Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich (810 cal, 40g protein) is one of the best breakfast options at any fast food chain. It uses thick sourdough bread, which adds texture and some carbs, with egg and sausage delivering 40g protein.
For the 600 to 700 calorie range, Jack in the Box gets trickier. Most of the high-protein items cluster above 800 calories. The Sausage Croissant (710 cal, 36g protein) or building with medium-sized burger options is the best path. The Grande Sausage Burrito (1,040 cal, 39g protein) is very calorie-heavy for the protein it delivers.
Tacos are the Jack in the Box wildcard. Regular Tacos at 170 calories and 6g protein are low-cost and low-calorie, but they're not going to anchor a high-protein meal. Treat them as supplemental additions rather than primary protein sources.
For sides, Jack in the Box's Egg Roll (210 to 570 cal, 7 to 21g protein) is an unusual but legitimate protein addition. The Side Salad at 50 cal is the lightest side. Hash Browns add 190 calories. Onion Rings at 220 calories are moderate.
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