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Carl's Jr.
Carl's Jr.

Big Cheeseburger

The Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger has 540 calories, with 28g protein, 56g carbs, 13g sugar, and 1150mg sodium.

Watch the sodium.

Vegetarian
540
Calories
28g
Protein
56g
Carbs
1150mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 540 cal = 540 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

50%
Sodium1150mg
55%
Sat Fat11g
26%
Sugar13g

Higher in saturated fat. Keep that in mind for the rest of the day.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
540

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
22g28%
Saturated Fat
11g55%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
65mg22%
Sodium
1150mg50%
Total Carbohydrates
56g20%
Dietary Fiber
3g11%
Total Sugars
13g
Protein
28g56%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score BreakdownC
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
213.0 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
2.0 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
2.4 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
540 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.6 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.2 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger healthy?

The Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger earns a Nom Score of C (55/100). Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger?

The Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger has 540 calories, with 28g protein, 56g carbs, 13g sugar, and 1150mg sodium.

Is the Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger vegetarian or vegan?

The Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger is marked vegetarian (but not vegan) at Carl's Jr..

What is the Nom Score of the Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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