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Culver’s vs In-N-Out Burger: Which Is Healthier?

Culver’s

53 items scored

Avg C 63/100

In-N-Out Burger

15 items scored

Avg C 57/100

By average Nom Score across its full published menu, Culver’s has the healthier menu of the two — 63/100 (a C) versus In-N-Out Burger’s 57 (a C). It is close, though: In-N-Out Burger averages fewer calories (405 vs 441 per item) and less sodium (724 vs 871 mg), while Culver’s averages more protein per 100 calories (4.9g vs 4.3g).

The numbers

Culver’s vs In-N-Out Burger, side by side

Menu-wide averages, computed across every published item we track for each chain. A green check marks the better figure in each row.

Per item	Culver’s	In-N-Out Burger
Avg Nom Score	63C✓	57C
Avg calories / item	441	405✓
Avg sodium (mg)	871	724✓
Avg sugar (g)	9✓	19.9
Protein / 100 cal	4.9g✓	4.3g
Items on menu	53	15

Category by category

Who wins each category

Where both chains compete, here is the average Nom Score of every item in that category. A chain can win one category and lose another — the higher score is greener.

Burgers

64Culver’s

In-N-Out Burger57

Shakes & desserts

51Culver’s

In-N-Out Burger45

Order this

The healthiest picks at each

The three highest-scoring menu items (50+ calories) at each chain — a smarter order beats the menu average at either one.

Culver’s

Chicken Cashew Salad with Grilled Chicken

430 cal · 41g protein · 1,080mg sodium

Garden Fresco Salad with Grilled Chicken

330 cal · 39g protein · 1,150mg sodium

ButterBurger Single

390 cal · 20g protein · 480mg sodium

In-N-Out Burger

French Fries

360 cal · 6g protein · 150mg sodium

Hamburger

360 cal · 16g protein · 670mg sodium

Hamburger (Mustard & Ketchup)

300 cal · 16g protein · 610mg sodium

Methodology. Every figure is computed from published nutrition data for 53 Culver’s items and 15 In-N-Out Burger items, current as of June 27, 2026. Each item is graded A–F by the Nom Score, which weighs sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA Daily Values (sodium 2,300 mg).

Per-chain averages span each chain’s entire published menu — entrees, sides, drinks, and desserts — the same full-menu basis as our State of Fast Food Nutrition report, so the numbers reconcile across the site. Because menu mix differs between chains, an average describes a whole menu, not any single order.

We compare published nutrition data only; verdicts are by average Nom Score, not taste. Values may vary by location and over time. Restaurant names and trademarks belong to their owners; Nom is an independent guide.

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Common questions

Frequently asked

Is Culver’s or In-N-Out Burger healthier?

By average Nom Score across its full published menu, Culver’s is the healthier of the two, averaging 63 out of 100 (a C) versus In-N-Out Burger’s 57 (a C).

Does Culver’s or In-N-Out Burger have fewer calories?

In-N-Out Burger averages fewer calories per item — 405 versus 441 across the full menu.

Which has less sodium, Culver’s or In-N-Out Burger?

In-N-Out Burger averages less sodium — 724 mg per item versus 871 mg.

Which chain wins in more categories?

Comparing the categories where both chains compete, Culver’s has the higher average Nom Score in 2 of 2 and In-N-Out Burger in 0. Category winners can differ from the overall menu average, so the best pick depends on what you order.

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