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Chicken Sandwich with Bacon

The Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon has 470 calories, with 21g protein, 42g carbs, 4g sugar, and 1160mg sodium.

Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

470
Calories
21g
Protein
42g
Carbs
1160mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A satisfying portion
Enough to take the edge off, but you might want something with it
15

1 × 470 cal = 470 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

50%
Sodium1160mg
25%
Sat Fat5g
8%
Sugar4g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
470

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
25g32%
Saturated Fat
5g25%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg15%
Sodium
1160mg50%
Total Carbohydrates
42g15%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
21g42%

* 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 BreakdownB
Nutrients to watch
Sodium
246.8 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.1 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Sugar
0.9 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
470 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.4 g/100cal
Best →
poorTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.5 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%).

What's inside

Ingredients

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)

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon healthy?

The Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon earns a Nom Score of B (67/100). Great sugar. Watch the sodium. Light on fiber.

How many calories are in the Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon?

The Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon has 470 calories, with 21g protein, 42g carbs, 4g sugar, and 1160mg sodium.

What is in the Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon?

The Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon is made from 5 components: Gourmet Signature Bun, Chicken Patty, Bacon Slices, Lettuce, Mayonnaise. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon lists wheat or gluten.

Does the Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon contain artificial additives?

The Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: MSG, sodium nitrite.

What is the Nom Score of the Jack in the Box Chicken Sandwich with Bacon?

It scores B — good. 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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