Jack in the Box under 500 calories: 35 orders, ranked

Of the 91 Jack in the Box items we track, 35 are single orders at or under 500 calories — 38% of the menu. The most protein in one item under 500 is the Chicken Strips (Grilled), 43 g for 250 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Chicken Strips (Grilled) (43 g protein, 0 g fiber, 250 cal). 24 entrées fit under 500; 39 do not.

Source: healthyfastfood.org (third-party host) · Data refreshed September 14, 2026

• 35 orders under 500
• 43g most protein in one item
• 47g protein in a full meal
• 39 entrées over 500

As of September 2026, 35 of the 91 Jack in the Box items we track fit under 500 calories, and the most protein in a complete Jack in the Box meal under 500 is 47 g (Chicken Strips (Grilled), Mini Pancakes, and a water).

Three complete Jack in the Box meals under 500 calories

Under 500, the most-protein entrée — the Chicken Strips (Grilled), 250 cal — leaves 250 calories for a side. Entrée first, then a side, then a drink if there is room — the same greedy order the MinMax app uses (water unless a shake adds 10 g of protein). All 3 are the same as under 400: nothing between 400 and 500 calories beats them on their goal.

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Every Jack in the Box order under 500 calories, ranked by protein

Single orders only — no kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 500 is 360 calories and 24 of the 35 are entrées. Figures as Jack in the Box published them (how we check them).

What 500 calories buys at Jack in the Box

Going from 400 to 500 calories adds 13 orders: Fish Sandwich (410), Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich (410), Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit (430), Sausage Breakfast Jack® (440), Onion Rings (450), Supreme Croissant (450), Sausage Biscuit (460) and Chicken Sandwich (w/ Bacon) (470) and 5 more.

What doesn't fit under 500

39 of 63 Jack in the Box entrées are over 500 calories; the lightest of them, the Bacon Nacho Tacos, misses by 10 calories at 510. With more room, see Jack in the Box under 600. Tighter budget: Jack in the Box under 400. Closest misses: Bacon Nacho Tacos (510), Chicken Club Salad (Crispy) (510), Loaded Spicy Tiny Tacos (510), Stuffed Jalapenos (7 Piece) (510) and Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich (520).

More at Jack in the Box

• Jack in the Box calories & nutrition (all 91 items)
• Jack in the Box under 300 calories (11 orders)
• Jack in the Box under 400 calories (22 orders)
• Jack in the Box under 600 calories (51 orders)
• High-protein Jack in the Box orders (15 items)
• Jack in the Box calorie calculator (build an order under your cap)

Under 500 calories at other chains

The same cap at 3 Burgers chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 500 calories.

• Carl's Jr. under 500
• Hardee's under 500
• Shake Shack under 500