Five Guys • Vegetarian Guide • Updated June 2026
Vegetarian Options at Five Guys
Quick Answer: Yes — Five Guys has 17 vegetarian options. The top pick by Nom Score is the Veggie Sandwich (265 cal, 8g protein, Nom Score B).
17Vegetarian Options
36Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top Vegetarian 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
C
Grilled Cheese
Cal
470
Prot
19g
Sod
1230
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
American Cheese (3 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
3
C
Cheese Veggie Sandwich
Cal
415
Prot
16g
Sod
988
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
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
Grilled Cheese
Grilled. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber.
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. American Cheese (3 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
C
470
19g
42g
1230mg
3
Cheese Veggie Sandwich
Watch the sodium & sat fat.
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. 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
C
415
16g
44g
988mg
The Nom Score read
Five Guys’ 17 vegetarian options are led by the Veggie Sandwich: Nom Score B (67/100), 265 calories, 8g protein, and 388mg sodium. The Grilled Cheese carries the most protein at 19g. Protein ranges 8–19g 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 vegetarian criteria:
Bacon Milkshake
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention bacon
Cheese Dog
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention beef
Bacon Cheese Dog
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention beef
Hot Dog
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention beef
Bacon Dog
not flagged vegetarian — ingredients mention beef
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Vegetarian at Five Guys
The Veggie Sandwich (265 cal) and Cheese Veggie Sandwich (415 cal) pile grilled onions, mushrooms, peppers, and lettuce on a bun
Fries are cooked in dedicated peanut oil with no animal products—a rare vegan-safe fry
The Grilled Cheese (470 cal) is the other meat-free option; add all the free veggies you want
FAQ
Common questions about vegetarian at Five Guys
Is Five Guys good for vegetarian diets?
Yes — Five Guys has 17 vegetarian options, topped by the Veggie Sandwich (Nom Score B).
What’s the best vegetarian 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 highest-protein item at Five Guys?
The highest-protein option at Five Guys is the Grilled Cheese with 19g protein (470 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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