Jack in the Box • High Protein Guide • Updated June 2026
High Protein Options at Jack in the Box
Quick Answer: Jack in the Box has 32 high protein options. The highest-protein option at Jack in the Box is the Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger with 57g protein (910 cal). Top pick overall: the Southwest Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken (350 cal, 35g protein, Nom Score B).
32High Protein Options
81Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top High Protein Picks at Jack in the Box
1
B
Southwest Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken
Cal
350
Prot
35g
Sod
1090
Sug
6g
Contains: SoyMilk
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Green Leaf Spring Mix: Green Leaf Lettuce, Mizuna, Tango, Green Oak, Spinach, Green Chard, Arugula, Red Leaf Lettuce, Lolla Rosa, Radicchio, Red Chard, Red Oak. Ingredients May Vary by Season
Grilled Chicken Julienne Strips: Chicken Breast Filets With Rib Meat, Water, Vinegar, Seasoning (Food Starch (Unmodified), Chicken Broth Powder), Sea Salt, Seasoning (Dehydrated Garlic, Onion Powder, Spice, Dehydrated Parsley, Less Than 2% Soybean Oil Added As Processing Aid), Sodium Phosphates, Chicken Flavor (Chicken Broth, Flavor, Salt), Natural Flavor
Fire Roasted Corn & Black Bean Blend: Super Sweet Corn, Black Bean
Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color, Potato Starch and Powdered Cellulose ( to prevent caking), Natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor)
Grape Tomatoes: Tomatoes
Tri-Colored Tortilla Strips: Corn Masa Flour, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Safflower And/Or Canola), Salt, Red 40, 1, Blue 2
2
B
Jack’s Spicy Chicken
Cal
530
Prot
28g
Sod
820
Sug
6g
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
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Gourmet Signature Bun: Flour (Wheat, Malted Barley), Water, Enriched Flour (Wheat, Malted Barley, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Palm Oil, Dextrose, Salt, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Calcium Sulfate, Mono- and Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Calcium Peroxide, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors, Corn Flour, Spices (Turmeric and Paprika), Calcium Propionate (preservative), Topping: Water, Vegetable Protein (pea), Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch
Spicy Chicken Breast Fillet: Chicken Breast Fillet With Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Spice Extractives, Flavor (Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Dextrose), Seasoning (Chili Puree (Chili Pepper, Salt, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)), Dehydrated Onion, Yeast Extract, Dried Ancho Chiles, Spices, Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Beef Extract, Citric Acid), Sodium Phosphates. Battered With: Water, Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Garlic Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Soybean Oil (As A Processing Aid), Natural Flavors, Modified Cellulose Gum, Extractives Of Paprika. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Spice, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Dextrose, Modified Cellulose Gum, Extractives Of Paprika. Predusted With: Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Maltodextrin, Aged Red Cayenne Peppers, Vinegar, Wheat Gluten, Gum Arabic, Soybean Oil, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Spices, Extractives Of Paprika. Breading Set In Soybean Oil. Cooked In Canola Blend Frying Oil
Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce
Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Salted Egg Yolks (Egg Yolk, Salt), Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor)
3
B
Chicken Club Salad with Grilled Chicken
Cal
370
Prot
39g
Sod
1060
Sug
5g
Contains: SoyMilk
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Green Leaf Spring Mix: Green Leaf Lettuce, Mizuna, Tango, Green Oak, Spinach, Green Chard, Arugula, Red Leaf Lettuce, Lolla Rosa, Radicchio, Red Chard, Red Oak. Ingredients May Vary by Season
Grilled Chicken Julienne Strips: Chicken Breast Filets With Rib Meat, Water, Vinegar, Seasoning (Food Starch (Unmodified), Chicken Broth Powder), Sea Salt, Seasoning (Dehydrated Garlic, Onion Powder, Spice, Dehydrated Parsley, Less Than 2% Soybean Oil Added As Processing Aid), Sodium Phosphates, Chicken Flavor (Chicken Broth, Flavor, Salt), Natural Flavor
Bacon Slices: Fully Cooked Bacon Slices, Smoke Flavoring added, Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite
Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color, Potato Starch and Powdered Cellulose ( to prevent caking), Natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor)
Grape Tomatoes: Tomatoes
Matchstick Carrots: Carrots
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Southwest Chicken Salad with Grilled ChickenNom’s Top Pick
Whole food salad. Grilled. Great portion & fiber. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Soy, Milk
Contains: SoyMilk
Green Leaf Spring Mix: Green Leaf Lettuce, Mizuna, Tango, Green Oak, Spinach, Green Chard, Arugula, Red Leaf Lettuce, Lolla Rosa, Radicchio, Red Chard, Red Oak. Ingredients May Vary by Season. Grilled Chicken Julienne Strips: Chicken Breast Filets With Rib Meat, Water, Vinegar, Seasoning (Food Starch (Unmodified), Chicken Broth Powder), Sea Salt, Seasoning (Dehydrated Garlic, Onion Powder, Spice, Dehydrated Parsley, Less Than 2% Soybean Oil Added As Processing Aid), Sodium Phosphates, Chicken Flavor (Chicken Broth, Flavor, Salt), Natural Flavor. Fire Roasted Corn & Black Bean Blend: Super Sweet Corn, Black Bean. Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color, Potato Starch and Powdered Cellulose ( to prevent caking), Natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor). Grape Tomatoes: Tomatoes. Tri-Colored Tortilla Strips: Corn Masa Flour, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Safflower And/Or Canola), Salt, Red 40, 1, Blue 2
B
350
35g
27g
1090mg
2
Jack’s Spicy Chicken
Great sat fat. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
Gourmet Signature Bun: Flour (Wheat, Malted Barley), Water, Enriched Flour (Wheat, Malted Barley, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Palm Oil, Dextrose, Salt, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Calcium Sulfate, Mono- and Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Calcium Peroxide, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors, Corn Flour, Spices (Turmeric and Paprika), Calcium Propionate (preservative), Topping: Water, Vegetable Protein (pea), Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch. Spicy Chicken Breast Fillet: Chicken Breast Fillet With Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Spice Extractives, Flavor (Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Dextrose), Seasoning (Chili Puree (Chili Pepper, Salt, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)), Dehydrated Onion, Yeast Extract, Dried Ancho Chiles, Spices, Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Beef Extract, Citric Acid), Sodium Phosphates. Battered With: Water, Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Garlic Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Soybean Oil (As A Processing Aid), Natural Flavors, Modified Cellulose Gum, Extractives Of Paprika. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Spice, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Dextrose, Modified Cellulose Gum, Extractives Of Paprika. Predusted With: Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Maltodextrin, Aged Red Cayenne Peppers, Vinegar, Wheat Gluten, Gum Arabic, Soybean Oil, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Spices, Extractives Of Paprika. Breading Set In Soybean Oil. Cooked In Canola Blend Frying Oil. Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Salted Egg Yolks (Egg Yolk, Salt), Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor)
B
530
28g
61g
820mg
3
Chicken Club Salad with Grilled Chicken
Whole food salad. Grilled. Great portion & protein. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Soy, Milk
Contains: SoyMilk
Green Leaf Spring Mix: Green Leaf Lettuce, Mizuna, Tango, Green Oak, Spinach, Green Chard, Arugula, Red Leaf Lettuce, Lolla Rosa, Radicchio, Red Chard, Red Oak. Ingredients May Vary by Season. Grilled Chicken Julienne Strips: Chicken Breast Filets With Rib Meat, Water, Vinegar, Seasoning (Food Starch (Unmodified), Chicken Broth Powder), Sea Salt, Seasoning (Dehydrated Garlic, Onion Powder, Spice, Dehydrated Parsley, Less Than 2% Soybean Oil Added As Processing Aid), Sodium Phosphates, Chicken Flavor (Chicken Broth, Flavor, Salt), Natural Flavor. Bacon Slices: Fully Cooked Bacon Slices, Smoke Flavoring added, Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Shredded Cheddar Cheese: Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color, Potato Starch and Powdered Cellulose ( to prevent caking), Natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor). Grape Tomatoes: Tomatoes. Matchstick Carrots: Carrots
B
370
39g
11g
1060mg
4
Jack’s Spicy Chicken with Cheese
Watch the sodium. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
Gourmet Signature Bun: Flour (Wheat, Malted Barley), Water, Enriched Flour (Wheat, Malted Barley, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Palm Oil, Dextrose, Salt, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Calcium Sulfate, Mono- and Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Calcium Peroxide, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors, Corn Flour, Spices (Turmeric and Paprika), Calcium Propionate (preservative), Topping: Water, Vegetable Protein (pea), Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch. Spicy Chicken Breast Fillet: Chicken Breast Fillet With Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Spice Extractives, Flavor (Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Dextrose), Seasoning (Chili Puree (Chili Pepper, Salt, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative)), Dehydrated Onion, Yeast Extract, Dried Ancho Chiles, Spices, Salt, Dehydrated Garlic, Beef Extract, Citric Acid), Sodium Phosphates. Battered With: Water, Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Garlic Powder, Monosodium Glutamate, Soybean Oil (As A Processing Aid), Natural Flavors, Modified Cellulose Gum, Extractives Of Paprika. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Spice, Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Dextrose, Modified Cellulose Gum, Extractives Of Paprika. Predusted With: Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Maltodextrin, Aged Red Cayenne Peppers, Vinegar, Wheat Gluten, Gum Arabic, Soybean Oil, Dried Garlic, Dried Onion, Yeast Extract, Natural Flavor, Spices, Extractives Of Paprika. Breading Set In Soybean Oil. Cooked In Canola Blend Frying Oil. American Cheese: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Soy Lecithin. Color Added. Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Salted Egg Yolks (Egg Yolk, Salt), Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor)
B
600
32g
62g
1110mg
5
Chicken Sandwich with Bacon
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
Gourmet Signature Bun: Flour (Wheat, Malted Barley), Water, Enriched Flour (Wheat, Malted Barley, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Yeast, Wheat Gluten, Palm Oil, Dextrose, Salt, Contains less than 2% of each of the following: Calcium Sulfate, Mono- and Diglycerides, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes, Calcium Peroxide, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors, Corn Flour, Spices (Turmeric and Paprika), Calcium Propionate (preservative), Topping: Water, Vegetable Protein (pea), Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch. Chicken Patty: Chicken, Water, Food Starch - Modified, Salt, Sodium Phosphates. Battered and Breaded with: Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Contains 2% or Less of the Following: Salt, Yellow Corn Flour, Modified Corn Starch, Yeast, Sugar, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Nonfat Dry Milk, Dried Whey, Rice Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Monosodium Glutamate, Oat Flour, Onion Powder, Natural Flavoring, Garlic Powder. Cooked in Canola Blend Frying Oil. Bacon Slices: Fully Cooked Bacon Slices, Smoke Flavoring added, Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Salted Egg Yolks (Egg Yolk, Salt), Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor)
B
470
21g
42g
1160mg
6
Jumbo Jack
Contains trans fat. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggWheat
Split Top Bun: Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup Or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of Each Of The Following: Wheat Gluten, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Proteins, Wheat Maltodextrins, Wheat Dextrose, Corn Starch, (Due to Regional Differences Contains One Or More Of The Following): Dough Conditioner (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate, Monoglycerides, And/Or Diglycerides, Distilled Monoglycerides, Calcium Peroxide, Calcium Iodate, Datem, Ethoxylated Mono- And Diglycerides, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Monocalcium Phosphate), Calcium Sulfate, Ammonium Sulfate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Propionate (To Retard Spoilage). Toasted With Butter Flavored Vegetable Oil. Beef Hamburger Patty: Beef. Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomatoes: Tomatoes. Dill Pickle Slices: Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Contains Less than 2% of: Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Alum, Calcium Chloride, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Yellow 5. Ketchup: Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, Natural Flavoring. Mayonnaise: Soybean Oil, Water, Salted Egg Yolks (Egg Yolk, Salt), Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor)
B
490
26g
44g
910mg
7
Jumbo Breakfast Platter, Bacon
Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
Scrambled Eggs: Whole Eggs, 19.0% Water, Egg Whites, Contains less than 2% of the following: Salt, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Annatto (color), Butter Flavor (Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, Medium Chain Triglycerides). Citric Acid added to preserve color. Grilled with Butter Flavored Vegetable Oil. Bacon Slices: Fully Cooked Bacon Slices, Smoke Flavoring added, Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Hash Browns: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One or More of the Following: Canola, Palm, Soybean, Sunflower), Salt, Dehydrated Potatoes, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate (to promote color retention). Cooked in Canola Blend Frying Oil. French Toast Sticks: Bread (Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Sugar, Yeast, Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Grain Vinegar, Glyceryl Monooleate, Soy Lecithin, Turmeric [Color], Paprika Extract [Color], Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes), Water, Soybean Oil, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Yellow Corn Flour, Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Soy Flour, Salt, Gum Arabic, Soy Lecithin, Dextrose, Yeast, Leavening (Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate), Natural And Artificial Flavor, Carrageenan, Polysorbate 80. Cooked In Canola Blend Frying Oil
B
660
25g
55g
1300mg
8
Jumbo Breakfast Platter, Sausage
Contains trans fat. Great sugar. Watch the sodium & portion. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
Scrambled Eggs: Whole Eggs, 19.0% Water, Egg Whites, Contains less than 2% of the following: Salt, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Annatto (color), Butter Flavor (Sunflower Oil, Natural Flavors, Medium Chain Triglycerides). Citric Acid added to preserve color. Grilled with Butter Flavored Vegetable Oil. Sausage Patty: Pork, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Spices, Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, BHA, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate). Hash Browns: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Contains One or More of the Following: Canola, Palm, Soybean, Sunflower), Salt, Dehydrated Potatoes, Dextrose, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate (to promote color retention). Cooked in Canola Blend Frying Oil. French Toast Sticks: Bread (Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Sugar, Yeast, Yellow Corn Flour, Salt, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Grain Vinegar, Glyceryl Monooleate, Soy Lecithin, Turmeric [Color], Paprika Extract [Color], Polysorbate 60, Polysorbate 80, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes), Water, Soybean Oil, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Yellow Corn Flour, Contains Less Than 2% Of The Following: Soy Flour, Salt, Gum Arabic, Soy Lecithin, Dextrose, Yeast, Leavening (Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate), Natural And Artificial Flavor, Carrageenan, Polysorbate 80. Cooked In Canola Blend Frying Oil
B
750
25g
56g
1170mg
9
Sausage Croissant
Great sugar. Watch the sat fat. Light on fiber. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
Croissant: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Margarine (Interesterified Soybean Oil, Water, Mono and Diglycerides, Sodium Benzoate [preservative], Natural Flavor, Beta Carotene [color], Vitamin A Palmitate), Sugar, Yeast, Contains 2% or less: Non-Fat Dry Milk, Salt, Dough Conditioner (Wheat Gluten, Xanthan Gum, Ascorbic Acid, Enzymes). Sausage Patty: Pork, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Spices, Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, BHA, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate). Fried Egg: Fresh USDA Grade AA Medium Egg. Grilled with Butter Flavored Vegetable Oil. American Cheese: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Soy Lecithin. Color Added
B
570
20g
32g
780mg
10
Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club
Watch the sodium & portion. Light on fiber. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
Potato Brioche Bun: Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley), Water, Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Yeast, Butter, Milk Powder, Contains Less Than 2% Of Each Of The Following: Salt, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Cultured Wheat Flour, Vinegar, Natural Flavors, Dextrose, Guar Gum, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Dextrin, Triglycerides, Corn Flour, Spices (Turmeric, Paprika). Topping: Water, Pea Protein, Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Modified Food Starch. Crispy Chicken Fillet: Chicken Breast Fillet With Rib Meat, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Yeast Extract, Buttermilk Solids, Natural Flavors, Soybean Oil (As A Processing Aid), Not More Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added To Prevent Caking), Sugar And Sodium Phosphates. Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Modified Cellulose Gum. Battered With: Water, Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Garlic Powder, Modified Cellulose Gum. Predusted With: Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder. Breading Set In Soybean Oil. Cooked In Canola Blend Frying Oil. Bacon Slices: Fully Cooked Bacon Slices, Smoke Flavoring added, Cured with Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Lettuce: Iceberg Lettuce. Tomatoes: Tomatoes. American Cheese: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Soy Lecithin. Color Added. Creamy Ranch Sauce: Soybean Oil, Cultured Lowfat Buttermilk, Egg Yolks, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains Less Than 2% of Sugar, Monosodium Glutamate, Phosphoric Acid, Garlic*, Xanthan Gum, Sour Cream* (Cream, Nonfat Milk, Cultures), Cultured Nonfat Milk, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (As Preservatives), Onion*, Spices, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Parsley*, Glucono Delta Lactone, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To Protect Flavor. *Dehydrated
C
730
39g
65g
2010mg
The Nom Score read
Of the 32 high protein options at Jack in the Box, the Southwest Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken rates highest — Nom Score B (77/100), on 350 calories, 35g protein, and 1090mg sodium. The Chicken Club Salad with Grilled Chicken carries the most protein at 39g. Most come from the Chicken menu (4 of 10). Protein ranges 20–39g across the picks. Figures are computed from Jack in the Box’s published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Jack in the Box don’t meet high protein criteria:
Strawberry Shake
only 11g protein (min 20)
Chocolate Shake
only 12g protein (min 20)
Vanilla Shake
only 11g protein (min 20)
OREO Cookie Shake
only 12g protein (min 20)
Coca-Cola
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
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Pro Tips: How to Order High Protein at Jack in the Box
Grilled Chicken Salad (28g protein, 250 cal) has the best protein-to-calorie ratio
Sourdough Grilled Chicken Club (39g protein) is the highest protein chicken item
Ultimate Cheeseburger (50g protein) and Double Jack (46g) top the burger list
FAQ
Common questions about high protein at Jack in the Box
Is Jack in the Box good for high protein diets?
Yes — Jack in the Box has 32 high protein options, topped by the Southwest Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken (Nom Score B).
What’s the best high protein option at Jack in the Box?
The Southwest Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken is the best choice with 350 calories, 35g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at Jack in the Box?
The highest-protein option at Jack in the Box is the Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger with 57g protein (910 cal).
What’s the best high-protein, low-calorie option at Jack in the Box?
For protein without the calories, the Chicken Club Salad with Grilled Chicken is the pick — 39g protein in 370 calories (Nom Score B).
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sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance.
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