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Carl's Jr.
Carl's Jr.

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

The Carl's Jr. Spicy Chicken Sandwich has 490 calories, with 14g protein, 43g carbs, 4g sugar, and 1320mg sodium.

Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

490
Calories
14g
Protein
43g
Carbs
1320mg
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 × 490 cal = 490 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

57%
Sodium1320mg
30%
Sat Fat6g
8%
Sugar4g

This leans salty. Balance it out with low-sodium choices today.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
490

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
29g37%
Saturated Fat
6g30%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg13%
Sodium
1320mg57%
Total Carbohydrates
43g16%
Dietary Fiber
4g14%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
14g28%

* 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 BreakdownB
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
269.4 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.2 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.8 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
490 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.8 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
2.9 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Frequently asked questions

Is the Carl's Jr. Spicy Chicken Sandwich healthy?

The Carl's Jr. Spicy Chicken Sandwich earns a Nom Score of B (66/100). Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.

How many calories are in the Carl's Jr. Spicy Chicken Sandwich?

The Carl's Jr. Spicy Chicken Sandwich has 490 calories, with 14g protein, 43g carbs, 4g sugar, and 1320mg sodium.

What is the Nom Score of the Carl's Jr. Spicy Chicken Sandwich?

It scores B — good. 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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