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Carl’s Jr. • Low Calorie Guide • Updated June 2026

Low Calorie Options at Carl’s Jr.

Quick Answer: Carl’s Jr. has 16 low calorie options. The lowest-calorie option at Carl’s Jr. is the Chocolatey Chip Cookies with 170 calories. Top pick overall: the Hash Rounds (Medium) (320 cal, 3g protein, Nom Score A).

16Low Calorie Options
46Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Top rated

Top Low Calorie Picks at Carl’s Jr.

1
A
Hash Rounds (Medium)
Cal
320
Prot
3g
Sod
400
Sug
1g
2
B
Natural-Cut French Fries (Medium)
Cal
400
Prot
4g
Sod
800
Sug
0g
3
B
Chicken Stars (6 Piece)
Cal
270
Prot
14g
Sod
480
Sug
0g
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Hash Rounds (Medium)Nom’s Top Pick
Great sugar & portion. Light on protein.
A
320
3g
28g
400mg
2
Natural-Cut French Fries (Medium)
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.
B
400
4g
51g
800mg
3
Chicken Stars (6 Piece)
Processed meat. Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium.
B
270
14g
19g
480mg
4
Chicken Stars (9 Piece)
Processed meat. Great sugar. Watch the sodium.
B
410
21g
29g
720mg
5
Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Grilled. Great sat fat & protein. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.
B
440
35g
48g
1310mg
6
Bacon Egg and Cheese Burrito
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.
B
470
26g
36g
760mg
7
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.
B
490
14g
43g
1320mg
8
Chocolate Cake
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on fiber & protein.
C
290
3g
46g
240mg
9
Jalapeno Poppers (6 Piece)
Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on protein.
C
370
9g
40g
1110mg
10
Waffle Fries
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber & protein.
C
380
5g
36g
780mg
See all 16 low calorie options at Carl’s Jr.
The Nom Score read

Carl’s Jr.’s 16 low calorie options are led by the Hash Rounds (Medium): Nom Score A (81/100), 320 calories, 3g protein, and 400mg sodium. The Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich carries the most protein at 35g. The lightest is the Chicken Stars (6 Piece), at 270 calories. Most come from the Sides menu (4 of 10). Calories run 270–490 across the picks. Figures are computed from Carl’s Jr.’s published nutrition data (June 2026).

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What to Avoid

These items at Carl’s Jr. don’t meet low calorie criteria:

!
Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake
720 cal (max 500)
!
Churro Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake
760 cal (max 500)
!
Sausage Egg & Cheese Biscuit
640 cal (max 500)
!
Monster Biscuit
820 cal (max 500)
!
Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit
510 cal (max 500)
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Low Calorie at Carl’s Jr.

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The Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich stands out at 440 calories with 35g protein—most Carl’s burgers top 670
✓
The 6-piece Chicken Stars (270 cal) and 3-piece Hand-Breaded Tenders (260 cal) are the lightest mains
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Avoid the shakes (720-760 cal) and any Double burger (900-1,180 cal)—portions here run large
FAQ

Common questions about low calorie at Carl’s Jr.

Is Carl’s Jr. good for low calorie diets?

Yes — Carl’s Jr. has 16 low calorie options, topped by the Hash Rounds (Medium) (Nom Score A).

What’s the best low calorie option at Carl’s Jr.?

The Hash Rounds (Medium) is the best choice with 320 calories, 3g protein, and a Nom Score of A.

What is the lowest-calorie item at Carl’s Jr.?

The lowest-calorie option at Carl’s Jr. is the Chocolatey Chip Cookies with 170 calories.

How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance. Data comes from Carl’s Jr.’s published nutrition information.
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Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Carl’s Jr.’s official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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