Jack in the Box under 500 calories: 38 orders, ranked

Of the 73 single orders we track at Jack in the Box, 38 come in at or under 500 calories — 52%. The most protein in one item under 500 is the Crispy Chicken Strips (3), 33 g for 470 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken without Dressing or Crunchy Toppings (25 g protein, 3 g fiber, 210 cal). 20 entrées fit under 500; 19 do not.

Source: Jack in the Box nutrition guide (official) · Data refreshed September 16, 2026

• 38 orders under 500
• 33g most protein in one item
• 40g protein in a full meal
• 19 entrées over 500

As of October 2026, 38 of the 73 Jack in the Box single orders we track come in at or under 500 calories, and the most protein in a complete Jack in the Box meal under 500 is 40 g (A Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken without Dressing or Crunchy Toppings, a Taco, and a Milk).

Three complete Jack in the Box meals under 500 calories

Under 500, the most-protein meal is built on the Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken without Dressing or Crunchy Toppings (210 cal), which leaves 290 calories for its sides and drink. One meal-sized entrée, up to two different sides and a drink — the MinMax app's meal and the best under the cap, drink included (water only where no published drink fits; the lightest meal takes a zero-calorie drink, or water). The most filling and lightest meals are unchanged from under 400; the other uses the extra 100 calories.

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

Single orders only — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 500 is 380 calories and 20 of the 38 are entrées. Figures as Jack in the Box published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).

What 500 calories buys at Jack in the Box

Going from 400 to 500 calories adds 14 orders: Breakfast Jack (410), Garden Salad with Crispy Chicken Strips without Dressing or Crunchy Toppings (410), French Fries (Medium) (430), Seasoned Curly Fries (Medium) (430), Jr. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger (440), Panko Onion Rings (440), Fish Sandwich (Seasonal) (450) and Classic French Toast Sticks (6) (460) and 6 more.

What doesn't fit under 500

19 of 39 Jack in the Box entrées are over 500 calories; the lightest of them, the Jumbo Jack, misses by 20 calories at 520. With more room, see Jack in the Box under 600. Tighter budget: Jack in the Box under 400. Closest misses: Jumbo Jack (520), Chicken Sandwich (560), Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Bowl (Brown Rice) (580), Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Bowl (590) and Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger (600).

More at Jack in the Box

• Jack in the Box calories & nutrition (93 items listed)
• Jack in the Box under 300 calories (14 orders)
• Jack in the Box under 400 calories (24 orders)
• Jack in the Box under 600 calories (49 orders)
• High-protein Jack in the Box orders (14 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