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Breakfast Jack
Jack in the Box

Breakfast Jack

Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

280
Calories
16g
Protein
30g
Carbs
780mg
Sodium
Allergens
SoyEggMilkWheat
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A solid side or snack
Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own
15

1 × 280 cal = 280 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

34%
Sodium780mg
25%
Sat Fat5g
8%
Sugar4g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

Nutrition Facts
Calories
280

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
11g14%
Saturated Fat
5g25%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
240mg80%
Sodium
780mg34%
Total Carbohydrates
30g11%
Dietary Fiber
1g4%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
16g32%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Nom Score Breakdown
NomScore
C
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
278.6 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.8 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.4 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
280 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.4 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.7 g/100cal
Best →
goodTarget: >= 6
Nom Score measures nutrition per calorie. Weights: Sodium (30%), Sat Fat (20%), Sugar (25%), Portion (10%), Fiber (10%), Protein (5%).

Ingredients

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
Sliced Ham
Fully Cooked Ham and Water Product, 35% of Weight is Added Ingredients. Cured with water, salt, dextrose, modified food starch, sodium lactate, sodium phosphates, sodium erythorbate, natural flavoring, sodium nitrite
American Cheese
Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Soy Lecithin. Color Added
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack healthy?

The Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack earns a Nom Score of C (61/100). Great portion. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack?

The Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack has 280 calories, with 16g protein, 30g carbs, 4g sugar, and 780mg sodium.

What is in the Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack?

The Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack is made from 4 components: Regular Bun, Fried Egg, Sliced Ham, American Cheese. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack lists wheat or gluten.

Does the Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack contain artificial additives?

The Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, sodium nitrite.

What is the Nom Score of the Jack in the Box Breakfast Jack?

It scores C — moderate. The Nom Score grades every item A–F on nutritional quality per calorie (sodium, sugar, saturated fat, fiber, protein, and portion size).

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