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Jr. Jack

The Jack in the Box Jr. Jack has 320 calories, with 14g protein, 33g carbs, 6g sugar, and 610mg sodium.

Great portion. Watch the sodium.

320
Calories
14g
Protein
33g
Carbs
610mg
Sodium
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Portion check

How much is this, really?

A solid side or snack
Good as part of a meal, not quite enough on its own
15

1 × 320 cal = 320 cal

Here's what this means for your daily nutrition

27%
Sodium610mg
25%
Sat Fat5g
12%
Sugar6g

Easy on the sodium, sat fat, and sugar. A solid pick.

By the numbers

Nutrition & Nom Score

Nutrition Facts
Calories
320

% Daily Value*

Total Fat
15g19%
Saturated Fat
5g25%
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
30mg10%
Sodium
610mg27%
Total Carbohydrates
33g12%
Dietary Fiber
2g7%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
14g28%

* 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
190.6 mg/100cal
← Best
poorTarget: <= 100
Sat Fat
1.6 g/100cal
← Best
moderateTarget: <= 1
Sugar
1.9 g/100cal
← Best
goodTarget: <= 1
Portion size
Portion
320 cal
← Best
excellentTarget: <= 400 cal
Good stuff
Fiber
0.6 g/100cal
Best →
moderateTarget: >= 1.4
Protein
4.4 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

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)

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Jack in the Box Jr. Jack healthy?

The Jack in the Box Jr. Jack earns a Nom Score of B (65/100). Great portion. Watch the sodium.

How many calories are in the Jack in the Box Jr. Jack?

The Jack in the Box Jr. Jack has 320 calories, with 14g protein, 33g carbs, 6g sugar, and 610mg sodium.

What is in the Jack in the Box Jr. Jack?

The Jack in the Box Jr. Jack is made from 7 components: Split Top Bun, Beef Hamburger Patty, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Dill Pickle Slices, Ketchup, Mayonnaise. The full ingredient list for each is shown on this page.

Is the Jack in the Box Jr. Jack gluten-free?

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

Does the Jack in the Box Jr. Jack contain artificial additives?

The Jack in the Box Jr. Jack lists 3 commonly-flagged additives: high-fructose corn syrup, sodium benzoate, Yellow 5.

What is the Nom Score of the Jack in the Box Jr. Jack?

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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