Jack in the Box • Weight Loss & GLP-1 Friendly Guide • Updated June 2026
Weight Loss Options at Jack in the Box
Quick Answer: Jack in the Box has 9 weight loss options. The highest-protein option at Jack in the Box is the Chicken Club Salad with Grilled Chicken with 39g protein (370 cal). Top pick overall: the Southwest Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken (350 cal, 35g protein, Nom Score B).
9Weight Loss Options
81Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top Weight Loss 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
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
3
B
Chicken Sandwich with Bacon
Cal
470
Prot
21g
Sod
1160
Sug
4g
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
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)
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
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
3
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
4
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
5
Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
C
410
20g
35g
1010mg
6
Cluck Sandwich
Great sat fat. Watch the sodium. 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. Dill Pickle Slices: Cucumbers, Water, Vinegar, Salt, Contains Less than 2% of: Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Alum, Calcium Chloride, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80, Yellow 5. Jack’s Good Good Sauce: Soybean Oil, Water, Brown Sugar, Tomato Paste, Prepared Mustard (Water, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Spice), Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolks, Salt, Contains Less Than 2% Of Buttermilk, Spices, Garlic*, Onion*, Phosphoric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Molasses, Sodium Benzoate (Preservative), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Natural Flavors, Sugar, Celery Seed, Calcium Disodium EDTA Added To Protect Flavor, Tamarind Concentrate. *Dehydrated
C
490
23g
54g
1260mg
7
Sausage Breakfast Jack
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · Contains: Soy, Egg, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyEggMilkWheat
Regular 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. Fried Egg: Fresh USDA Grade AA Medium Egg. Grilled with Butter Flavored Vegetable Oil. Sausage Patty: Pork, Water, Seasoning (Salt, Spices, Corn Syrup Solids, Dextrose, BHA, Citric Acid, Propyl Gallate). American Cheese: Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Soy Lecithin. Color Added
C
440
20g
31g
870mg
8
Southwest Chicken Salad with Crispy Chicken
Whole food salad. Deep fried. Great sugar & fiber. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Soy, Milk, Wheat
Contains: SoyMilkWheat
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. Crispy Chicken Strips: Chicken Breast 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, Sodium Phosphates, Breaded With: Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Spice, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Dextrose, Modified Cellulose Gum, Extractives Of Paprika. Battered With: Water, Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Modified Cellulose Gum, Extractives Of Paprika. Predusted With: Wheat Flour Corn Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate), Monosodium Glutamate, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Extractives Of Paprika. Breading Set In Soybean Oil. Cooked In Canola Blend Frying Oil. 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
C
500
29g
52g
1260mg
The Nom Score read
The Southwest Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken tops Jack in the Box’s 9 weight loss options — 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 Salads menu (3 of 8). 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 weight loss criteria:
Strawberry Shake
only 11g protein (min 20) — 760 cal (max 500)
Chocolate Shake
only 12g protein (min 20) — 780 cal (max 500)
Vanilla Shake
only 11g protein (min 20) — 680 cal (max 500)
OREO Cookie Shake
only 12g protein (min 20) — 800 cal (max 500)
Coca-Cola
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
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Pro Tips: How to Order Weight Loss at Jack in the Box
Prioritize protein to stay full longer between meals
Skip sugary drinks and stick to water or unsweetened tea
Ask for light portions of high-calorie toppings
FAQ
Common questions about weight loss at Jack in the Box
Is Jack in the Box good for weight loss diets?
Yes — Jack in the Box has 9 weight loss options, topped by the Southwest Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken (Nom Score B).
What’s the best weight loss 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 Chicken Club Salad with Grilled Chicken with 39g protein (370 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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