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Jack's Spicy Chicken

The Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken has 530 calories, with 28g protein, 61g carbs, 6g sugar, and 820mg sodium.

Great sat fat. Watch the sodium.

530
Calories
28g
Protein
61g
Carbs
820mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

Almost a full meal
Pretty filling — maybe add a small side if you're extra hungry
15

1 × 530 cal = 530 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

36%
Sodium820mg
15%
Sat Fat3g
12%
Sugar6g

A balanced option — nothing too extreme either way.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
530

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
20g26%
Saturated Fat
3g15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg18%
Sodium
820mg36%
Total Carbohydrates
61g22%
Dietary Fiber
3g11%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
28g56%

* 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
154.7 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
0.6 g/100cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.1 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
530 cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.6 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
5.3 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
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)

Frequently asked questions

Is the Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken healthy?

The Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken earns a Nom Score of B (76/100). Great sat fat. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken?

The Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken has 530 calories, with 28g protein, 61g carbs, 6g sugar, and 820mg sodium.

What is in the Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken?

The Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken is made from 4 components: Gourmet Signature Bun, Spicy Chicken Breast Fillet, Lettuce, Mayonnaise. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken gluten-free?

No — the allergen information for the Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken lists wheat or gluten.

Does the Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken contain artificial additives?

The Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken lists 2 commonly-flagged additives: MSG, sodium benzoate.

What is the Nom Score of the Jack in the Box Jack's Spicy Chicken?

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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