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Runza Calories & Nutrition (34 orders)

See the lowest-calorie and highest-protein items at Runza, with calories, protein, carbs and fat for every item we track. Plan an order that fits your calorie goal, then let MinMax build the best one at the Runza nearest you.

Source: Runza nutrition guide (official), November 2025 edition · Data refreshed

As of October 2026, 24 of the 34 Runza single orders we track come in at or under 500 calories.

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Lowest-calorie Runza items

Meal-sized entrées and breakfast items only (at least 150 calories or 10 g protein) — sides, garnishes, drinks, desserts, kids' items, combos, sauces, toppings and single pieces are left out.

Lowest-calorie items at Runza
ItemCaloriesProtein
Chicken Strips (2)25018g
BLT Jr. Wrap2609g
Mini Original Runza Sandwich26010g
Jr. Cheeseburger30018g
Jr. Swiss Mushroom Burger31018g
Ranch Jr. Chicken Wrap32014g
Buffalo Jr. Chicken Wrap33014g
Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich33032g
Deluxe Grilled Chicken Sandwich33032g
1/4 lb. Hamburger34024g
Buffalo Grilled Chicken Sandwich34032g
BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich36033g
Sweet Berry Chicken Salad without Dressing38035g
Smothered Grilled Chicken Sandwich39034g
1/4 lb. Cheeseburger40026g

Highest-protein Runza items under 700 calories

Dishes only (entrées, sides and breakfast items): the best picks when you're chasing a protein target without spending the whole day's budget.

Highest-protein items at Runza (700 calories or less)
ItemCaloriesProtein
1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger67046g
Spicy Jack Grilled Chicken Sandwich45037g
Chicken Strips (4)50036g
Sweet Berry Chicken Salad without Dressing38035g
Smothered Grilled Chicken Sandwich39034g
BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich36033g
Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich33032g
Deluxe Grilled Chicken Sandwich33032g
Buffalo Grilled Chicken Sandwich34032g
Popcorn Chicken (Regular)60032g
1/4 lb. Spicy Jack Burger51030g
1/4 lb. Bacon Cheeseburger44028g
1/4 lb. Swiss Cheese Mushroom Burger45027g
1/4 lb. Cheeseburger40026g
Spicy Jack Runza Sandwich66025g

Best protein per calorie at Runza

The most "protein-dense" choices — the most grams of protein for each 100 calories.

Best protein per 100 calories at Runza
ItemCaloriesProteinProtein / 100 cal
Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich33032g9.7g
Deluxe Grilled Chicken Sandwich33032g9.7g
Buffalo Grilled Chicken Sandwich34032g9.4g
Sweet Berry Chicken Salad without Dressing38035g9.2g
BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich36033g9.2g
Smothered Grilled Chicken Sandwich39034g8.7g
Spicy Jack Grilled Chicken Sandwich45037g8.2g
Chicken Strips (2)25018g7.2g
Chicken Strips (4)50036g7.2g
1/4 lb. Hamburger34024g7.1g
1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger67046g6.9g
1/4 lb. Cheeseburger40026g6.5g

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Runza nutrition (lowest calories first)

Calories and macros for the 80 Runza rows this page lists: the 34 single orders plus 18 desserts, 6 kids' items, 12 sauces, toppings and add-ons and 10 rows kept out of meals (sold only at some stores, or not on the chain's own menu). The other 31 rows we track (16 drinks, 10 sauces, toppings and add-ons the display filter leaves out, 3 desserts the display filter leaves out (3 cones), 1 kids' item the display filter leaves out, and 1 other row the display filter leaves out) are left out of this table and kept in the JSON. Not included yet: its whole seasonal chili and soup block — six rows the guide itself heads "Seasonal. Soup not available at all locations." and which runza.com's own menu is not selling today — its Cinnamon Roll for the same reason, the 1/2 lb Double Hamburger (not on its live Legendary Burgers menu, and its product page answers 404), two of its three Mini Runza® sandwiches (priced only inside a party box you must call a day ahead for), the Mandarin oranges and applesauce that are a kids-meal side choice and not on the adult menu, and its Poppyseed dressing, which prints macros its calories cannot hold. Five dishes Runza sells have no nutrition row in the guide at all: the Southwest Runza® sandwich, the Cobb Salad, Saucy Popcorn Chicken, the Cappuccino Shake and the 1/4 lb BBQ Bacon Swiss Burger. Also available as JSON.

Runza calories and macros
ItemCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
The Runza Way (Ketchup, Mustard, Onion, Pickle)150g3g0g
Side Salad without Dressing201g4g0g
Mushrooms (1.3 oz)301g1g3g
Bacon (1 Slice)403g0g4g
Swiss Cheese (1 Slice)452g1g4g
Tortilla Strips450g5g3g
Shredded Cheddar (.125 Cup)554g0g5g
American Cheese (1 Slice)602g3g5g
Pepper Jack Cheese (1 Slice)703g1g6g
Mandarin Oranges701g16g0g
Mayo1000g0g11g
Bun1405g22g4g
Chicken Breast14026g0g4g
Chicken Tortilla Soup1508g16g6g
Chocolate Dish1805g28g7g
Twist Dish1804g27g6g
Hamburger Patty20019g0g14g
Vanilla Dish2005g25g8g
Plain Junior Hamburger (Kids)24016g17g11g
Broccoli Cheese Soup2405g20g16g
Chicken Strips (2)25018g21g10g
Mini Original Runza Sandwich26010g34g9g
Potato Bacon Soup2604g30g14g
BLT Jr. Wrap2609g23g15g
French Fries (Small)2653g36g12g
Chocolate Sundae (at select locations)2705g43g8g
Caramel Sundae (at select locations)2705g43g8g
Homemade Chili28018g25g12g
Boston Clam Chowder Soup2807g29g15g
Mini Cheese Runza Sandwich29011g36g11g
Mini Swiss Cheese Mushroom Runza Sandwich30012g35g12g
Popcorn Chicken (Kids, Jr.)30016g19g18g
Jr. Cheeseburger30018g20g16g
Jr. Swiss Mushroom Burger31018g19g18g
Ranch Jr. Chicken Wrap32014g31g15g
Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich33032g25g11g
Deluxe Grilled Chicken Sandwich33032g25g11g
Buffalo Jr. Chicken Wrap33014g31g15g
Turtle Sundae (at select locations)3306g44g14g
1/4 lb. Hamburger34024g22g17g
Buffalo Grilled Chicken Sandwich34032g25g11g
Wisconsin Cheese Soup3405g29g23g
BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich36033g30g11g
Chocolate Chip Cookie3704g52g18g
Sweet Berry Chicken Salad without Dressing38035g21g19g
Smothered Grilled Chicken Sandwich39034g25g16g
1/4 lb. Cheeseburger40026g25g21g
Southwest Chicken Salad with Salsa without Dressing40024g36g18g
Cookie Dough Sundae (at select locations)4106g62g15g
1/4 lb. Bacon Cheeseburger44028g25g25g
1/4 lb. Swiss Cheese Mushroom Burger45027g25g27g
Spicy Jack Grilled Chicken Sandwich45037g25g22g
French Fries (Regular)4756g64g22g
Cinnamon Roll (Seasonal)4806g63g24g
Original Runza Sandwich49019g64g16g
Chicken Strips (4)50036g42g20g
Cheeseburger Runza Sandwich50519g67g16g
1/4 lb. Spicy Jack Burger51030g25g32g
Cheese Runza Sandwich55021g67g21g
1/2 lb. Double Hamburger55043g22g31g
Swiss Cheese Mushroom Runza Sandwich57022g66g22g
Vanilla Shake (Small)58012g71g25g
Popcorn Chicken (Regular)60032g38g36g
Plain Junior Hamburger Kid's Meal (Sm Fry, Milk)60527g64g26g
Onion Rings61010g72g31g
Chocolate Shake (Small)61012g79g25g
Strawberry Shake (Small)61012g79g25g
Chicken Strip Kid's Meal (Sm Fry, Milk)61529g68g24g
Runza Sandwich Kid's Meal (Sm Fry, Milk)62521g81g24g
Spicy Jack Runza Sandwich66025g66g31g
Jr. Popcorn Chicken Kid's Meal (Sm Fry, Milk)66527g66g33g
1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger67046g25g40g
Frings67010g85g32g
BBQ Bacon Runza Sandwich69524g95g23g
Vanilla Shake (Medium)70015g87g30g
Chocolate Shake (Medium)75015g99g30g
Strawberry Shake (Medium)75015g99g30g
Vanilla Shake (Large)79017g98g33g
Strawberry Shake (Large)85017g114g33g
Chocolate Shake (Large)86017g115g33g

Runza nutrition FAQ

What is the lowest-calorie meal-sized item at Runza?
The lowest-calorie meal-sized item at Runza is the Chicken Strips (2) at about 250 calories with 18g protein (meal-sized: at least 150 calories or 10 g of protein).
What is the highest-protein option at Runza under 700 calories?
1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger leads with roughly 46g of protein for about 670 calories.
What's the most protein-efficient Runza dish?
Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich delivers the most protein per calorie — about 32g protein for 330 calories — of any Runza entrée, side or breakfast item.
How many Runza orders are 500 calories or less?
24 of the 34 Runza single orders we track come in at 500 calories or less. Those 34 are 29 entrées and 5 sides; drinks, desserts, kids' items, combos, sauces and toppings, rows for one slice, piece or part of an order, and rows kept out of meals are not counted as single orders.
Where do these Runza numbers come from?
From Runza nutrition guide (official) (November 2025 edition), last refreshed October 18, 2026. Every figure is as the restaurant published it, rounded to whole calories and grams; see the methodology page for how rows are checked.

Source: Runza nutrition guide (official), November 2025 edition · Data refreshed . Figures are estimates and may change — verify with Runza. Read how we gather and check this data.

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