Jack in the Box • Low Sodium Guide • Updated June 2026
The Lowest-Sodium Options at Jack in the Box
Quick Answer: Jack in the Box has 11 low sodium options. The lowest-sodium option at Jack in the Box is the Vanilla Shake with 230mg sodium (680 cal). Top pick overall: the Mini Churros (5 pc.) (350 cal, 4g protein, Nom Score A). Every pick here is 600mg of sodium or less; the FDA’s official “low sodium” label means 140mg or less, so we mark how close each gets in the table below.
11Low Sodium Options
81Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Top rated
Top Low Sodium Picks at Jack in the Box
1
A
Mini Churros (5 pc.)
Cal
350
Prot
4g
Sod
280
Sug
12g
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
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Mini Churros: Dough (Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Vegetable Oil (may contain one or more of the following: Canola Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil), Modified Food Starch, Artificial Flavor, Vital Wheat Gluten, Sugar, Salt, Baking Powder [Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate], Egg Whites, Monoglycerides, Xanthan Gum), Filling (Sugar, Cream Cheese [Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Carob Bean Gum and/or Guar Gums], Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Modified Tapioca Starch, Fructose, Oat Fiber, Cinnamon, Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Mono & Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate [preservative], Cooked in Canola Blend Frying Oil. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar
Cinnamon Sugar: Sugar, Cinnamon, Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil (With Rosemary Extract And Ascorbic Acid [To Preserve Freshness])
2
B
Hash Brown Plank
Cal
190
Prot
2g
Sod
350
Sug
0g
Contains: Wheat
3
B
Beef Taco (1 Taco)
Cal
190
Prot
6g
Sod
320
Sug
3g
Contains: SoyMilkWheat
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Regular Taco: Beef, Water, Ground Dark Chicken, Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Defatted Soy Grits, Seasoning [Chili Pepper, Corn Maltodextrin, Spices, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Contains Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid), Salt, Garlic Powder, Hydrolyzed (Corn, Soy, Wheat) Proteins, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Succinic Acid], Salt, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor, Sulfiting Agent). TORTILLA INGREDIENTS: Ground Corn, Water, Lime. OR TORTILLA INGREDIENTS: Ground Corn, Water, Hydrated Lime. Cooked in Canola Blend Frying Oil
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Mini Churros (5 pc.)Nom’s Top Pick
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on protein. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
Mini Churros: Dough (Enriched Wheat Flour [Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Vegetable Oil (may contain one or more of the following: Canola Oil, Cottonseed Oil, Palm Oil, Soybean Oil), Modified Food Starch, Artificial Flavor, Vital Wheat Gluten, Sugar, Salt, Baking Powder [Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate], Egg Whites, Monoglycerides, Xanthan Gum), Filling (Sugar, Cream Cheese [Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Carob Bean Gum and/or Guar Gums], Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Modified Tapioca Starch, Fructose, Oat Fiber, Cinnamon, Salt, Locust Bean Gum, Mono & Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate [preservative], Cooked in Canola Blend Frying Oil. Topped with Cinnamon Sugar. Cinnamon Sugar: Sugar, Cinnamon, Canola And/Or Sunflower Oil (With Rosemary Extract And Ascorbic Acid [To Preserve Freshness])
A
350
4g
42g
280mg
light
2
Hash Brown Plank
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on protein. · Contains: Wheat
Contains: Wheat
B
190
2g
17g
350mg
light
3
Beef Taco (1 Taco)
Great portion. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Soy, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyMilkWheat
Regular Taco: Beef, Water, Ground Dark Chicken, Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Defatted Soy Grits, Seasoning [Chili Pepper, Corn Maltodextrin, Spices, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Contains Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid), Salt, Garlic Powder, Hydrolyzed (Corn, Soy, Wheat) Proteins, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Succinic Acid], Salt, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor, Sulfiting Agent). TORTILLA INGREDIENTS: Ground Corn, Water, Lime. OR TORTILLA INGREDIENTS: Ground Corn, Water, Hydrated Lime. Cooked in Canola Blend Frying Oil
B
190
6g
17g
320mg
light
4
Taco, Regular (1 Taco)
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Soy, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyMilkWheat
Regular Taco: Beef, Water, Ground Dark Chicken, Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color), Defatted Soy Grits, Seasoning [Chili Pepper, Corn Maltodextrin, Spices, Bleached Enriched Wheat Flour (Contains Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid), Salt, Garlic Powder, Hydrolyzed (Corn, Soy, Wheat) Proteins, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Natural Flavors, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Succinic Acid], Salt, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire Sauce (Distilled Vinegar, Molasses, Corn Syrup, Water, Salt, Caramel Color, Garlic Powder, Sugar, Spices, Tamarind, Natural Flavor, Sulfiting Agent). TORTILLA INGREDIENTS: Ground Corn, Water, Lime. OR TORTILLA INGREDIENTS: Ground Corn, Water, Hydrated Lime. Cooked in Canola Blend Frying Oil
B
170
6g
16g
360mg
light
5
Chicken Nuggets (5 pc.)
Processed meat. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Soy, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyMilkWheat
Chicken Nuggets: Boneless Chicken Breast With Rib Meat, Water, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Sodium Phosphates. Breaded, Battered, And Predusted With: Wheat Flour, Water, Bread Crumb (Bleached Wheat Flour, Yeast, Sugar, Salt), Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Spices, And Dried Buttermilk, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Yellow Corn Flour, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Garlic Powder, Corn Starch, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Aluminum Sulfate, Calcium Sulfate, Tricalcium Phosphate. Breading Set In Vegetable Oil. Cooked In Canola Blend Frying Oil
C
240
9g
13g
600mg
moderate
6
Chocolate Overload Cake
Great sat fat & portion. Watch the sugar. Light on protein. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
Chocolate Overload Cake: Sugar, Buttermilk, Enriched Bleached Flour, (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soybean Oil, Eggs, Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Soybean Oil, Salt, Vegetable Mono & Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Benzoate (as a preservative) , Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Beta Carotene (color), Vitamin A Palmitate Added, Whey), Water, 2% or less of each of the following: Corn Syrup, Modified Corn Starch, Baking Soda, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavoring, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Polysorbate 60, Guar Gum, Mono and Diglycerides, Agar, Locust Bean Gum, Citric Acid
C
300
4g
57g
350mg
light
7
New York Style Cheesecake
Great sodium & portion. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkPeanutsTree NutsWheat
New York Style Cheesecake: Skim Milk, Milk, Sugar, Palm Oil, Corn Syrup, Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), High Fructose Corn Syrup, Eggs, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Margarine (Soybean Oil, Palm Oil, Water, Salt, Mono and Diglycerides, Nonfat Dry Milk, Soy Lecithin, to preserve freshness Sodium Benzoate, Artificial Flavor, Vitamin A Palmitate, colored with Beta Carotene), Contains less than 2% of the following: Graham Flour, Whey, Soybean Oil, Brown Sugar, Honey, Cheese Culture, Salt, Gelatin, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Carob Bean Gum, Corn Starch, Mono and Diglycerides, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Disodium Phosphate, Locust Bean Gum, Modified Tapioca Starch, Sodium Caseinate, Sodium Citrate, Soy Protein Isolate, to preserve freshness Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Baking Soda, Cinnamon, colored with Apocarotenal
C
310
7g
32g
260mg
light
8
OREO Cookie Shake
Great sodium. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Soy, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyMilkWheat
Shake Mix: Milk, Cane Syrup, Nonfat Milk, Cream, Corn Syrup, Whey, Stabilizer (Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Mono & Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Disodium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Dextrose, Silicon Dioxide to prevent caking), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Annatto for color. OREO Cookie Crumbs: Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate {Vitamin B1}, Riboflavin {Vitamin B2}, Folic Acid), Sugar, Palm and/or Canola Oil, Cocoa (Processed With Alkali), Invert Sugar, Leavening (Baking Soda and/or Calcium Phosphate), Soy Lecithin, Salt, Chocolate, Natural Flavor. Whipped Topping: Cream, Milk, Liquid Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Less than 2% of: Mono- and Diglycerides, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan. PROPELLANT: Nitrous Oxide
D
800
12g
95g
360mg
light
9
Vanilla Shake
Great sodium. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
Shake Mix: Milk, Cane Syrup, Nonfat Milk, Cream, Corn Syrup, Whey, Stabilizer (Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Mono & Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Disodium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Dextrose, Silicon Dioxide to prevent caking), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Annatto for color. Whipped Topping: Cream, Milk, Liquid Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Less than 2% of: Mono- and Diglycerides, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan. PROPELLANT: Nitrous Oxide
D
680
11g
78g
230mg
light
10
Chocolate Shake
Great sodium. Watch the sat fat & sugar. Light on fiber & protein. · Contains: Milk
Contains: Milk
Shake Mix: Milk, Cane Syrup, Nonfat Milk, Cream, Corn Syrup, Whey, Stabilizer (Propylene Glycol Monoesters, Mono & Diglycerides, Cellulose Gum, Disodium Phosphate, Guar Gum, Carrageenan, Dextrose, Silicon Dioxide to prevent caking), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Annatto for color. Chocolate Syrup: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Water, Cocoa Powder Processed with Alkali, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Contains 2% or less of Salt, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Citric Acid, Ethyl Vanillin (Artificial Flavor), Xanthan Gum. Whipped Topping: Cream, Milk, Liquid Sugar, Nonfat Milk, Less than 2% of: Mono- and Diglycerides, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan. PROPELLANT: Nitrous Oxide
D
780
12g
103g
290mg
light
The Nom Score read
Jack in the Box’s 11 low sodium options are led by the Mini Churros (5 pc.): Nom Score A (81/100), 350 calories, 4g protein, and 280mg sodium. The OREO Cookie Shake carries the most protein at 12g. The lightest is the Taco, Regular (1 Taco), at 170 calories. Most come from the Shakes & Desserts menu (6 of 10). Sodium runs 230–600mg across the picks. None clear the FDA’s 140mg “low sodium” line, but all stay at or under 600mg. 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 low sodium criteria:
Coca-Cola
drink, not a meal
Sprite
drink, not a meal
Fanta Orange
drink, not a meal
Dr Pepper
drink, not a meal
Barq's Root Beer
drink, not a meal
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order Low Sodium at Jack in the Box
Skip the cheese, which often adds 200-400mg sodium
Ask for no salt on grilled items when possible
Choose fresh salsa over prepared sauces
FAQ
Common questions about low sodium at Jack in the Box
Is Jack in the Box good for low sodium diets?
Yes — Jack in the Box has 11 low sodium options, topped by the Mini Churros (5 pc.) (Nom Score A).
What’s the best low sodium option at Jack in the Box?
The Mini Churros (5 pc.) is the best choice with 350 calories, 4g protein, and a Nom Score of A.
What is the lowest-sodium item at Jack in the Box?
The lowest-sodium option at Jack in the Box is the Vanilla Shake with 230mg sodium (680 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 Jack in the Box’s published nutrition information.
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