Five Guys • Diabetic Friendly Guide • Updated June 2026
Diabetic-Friendly Options at Five Guys
Quick Answer: Five Guys has 22 diabetic options. The lowest-sugar option at Five Guys is the Hamburger Lettuce Wrap with 0g sugar (607 cal). Top pick overall: the Veggie Sandwich (265 cal, 8g protein, Nom Score B).
22Diabetic Options
36Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top Diabetic Picks at Five Guys
1
B
Veggie Sandwich
Cal
265
Prot
8g
Sod
388
Sug
10g
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Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Grilled Mushrooms: Mushrooms, Water, Cane Sugar, Salt, Bisulfate of Soda, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Grilled Onions: Fresh Onions
Green Peppers: Fresh Green Peppers
Lettuce: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce
Tomato: Fresh Tomatoes
2
B
Hamburger
Cal
840
Prot
39g
Sod
430
Sug
8g
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Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef
3
B
Cheeseburger
Cal
980
Prot
47g
Sod
1030
Sug
8g
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Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef
American Cheese (2 slices): Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Veggie SandwichNom’s Top Pick
Great portion.
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Grilled Mushrooms: Mushrooms, Water, Cane Sugar, Salt, Bisulfate of Soda, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.. Grilled Onions: Fresh Onions. Green Peppers: Fresh Green Peppers. Lettuce: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce. Tomato: Fresh Tomatoes
B
265
8g
42g
388mg
2
Hamburger
Contains trans fat. Great sodium & sugar. Watch the portion. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef
B
840
39g
39g
430mg
3
Cheeseburger
Contains trans fat. Great sugar. Watch the sat fat & portion. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef. American Cheese (2 slices): Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy
B
980
47g
41g
1030mg
4
Bacon Burger
Contains trans fat. Great sodium & sugar. Watch the portion. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef. Applewood Smoked Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Naturally Smoked.
B
920
44g
39g
640mg
5
Little Hamburger
Contains trans fat. Great sodium. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patty: 100% Beef
B
540
23g
39g
380mg
6
Little Cheeseburger
Contains trans fat. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patty: 100% Beef. American-Style Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy
B
610
27g
40g
680mg
7
Little Bacon Burger
Contains trans fat. Great sodium. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patty: 100% Beef. Applewood Smoked Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Naturally Smoked.
B
620
28g
39g
590mg
8
Little Bacon Cheeseburger
Contains trans fat. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patty: 100% Beef. American-Style Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy. Applewood Smoked Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Naturally Smoked.
B
690
32g
40g
890mg
9
Hamburger Lettuce Wrap
Contains trans fat. Great sodium & sugar. Watch the sat fat. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Lettuce Wrap: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce (replaces bun). Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef
B
607
32g
1g
103mg
10
Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap
Contains trans fat. Great sodium & sugar. Watch the sat fat & portion. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Lettuce Wrap: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce (replaces bun). Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef. American Cheese (2 slices): Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy
B
747
40g
3g
703mg
The Nom Score read
The Veggie Sandwich tops Five Guys’ 22 diabetic options — Nom Score B (67/100) on 265 calories, 8g protein, and 388mg sodium. The Cheeseburger carries the most protein at 47g. Most come from the Burgers menu (9 of 10). Sugar runs 0–10g across the picks. Figures are computed from Five Guys’ published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Five Guys don’t meet diabetic criteria:
Salted Caramel Milkshake
dessert/bakery item — 111g sugar (max 10)
Vanilla Milkshake
dessert/bakery item — 83g sugar (max 10)
Strawberry Milkshake
dessert/bakery item — 106g sugar (max 10)
Oreo® Cookie Milkshake
dessert/bakery item — 93g sugar (max 10)
Bacon Milkshake
dessert/bakery item — 83g sugar (max 10)
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Diabetic at Five Guys
Choose items with fiber to slow glucose absorption
Skip sugary sauces and dressings
Pair carbs with protein to minimize blood sugar spikes
FAQ
Common questions about diabetic at Five Guys
Is Five Guys good for diabetic diets?
Yes — Five Guys has 22 diabetic options, topped by the Veggie Sandwich (Nom Score B).
What’s the best diabetic option at Five Guys?
The Veggie Sandwich is the best choice with 265 calories, 8g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the lowest-sugar item at Five Guys?
The lowest-sugar option at Five Guys is the Hamburger Lettuce Wrap with 0g sugar (607 cal).
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 Five Guys’ published nutrition information.
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