Highest-Protein Meals at Carl's Jr.: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Carl's Jr. is The Breakfast Burger, Double, with 59 g of protein and 1080 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at Carl's Jr. (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	The Breakfast Burger, Double	59	1080	68	64	5.5
2	Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger	55	1010	76	55	5.4
3	The Green Burrito, Steak	53	940	96	38	5.6
4	Quesadilla, Steak	50	790	56	39	6.3
5	The Grilled Burrito, Steak	50	840	88	31	6.0
6	The Green Burrito, Chicken	49	930	96	38	5.3
7	Super Star w/ Cheese	48	920	59	56	5.2
8	The Big Carl	47	920	56	58	5.1
9	Quesadilla, Chicken	46	780	56	40	5.9
10	The Grilled Burrito, Chicken	46	830	88	31	5.5
11	The 1/2 lb Original Six Dollar Thickburger	46	980	59	69	4.7
12	The 1/2 lb Guacamole Bacon Thickburger	46	1200	51	89	3.8
13	The 1/2lb Jalapeno Thickburger	45	1020	49	72	4.4
14	Taco Salad, Steak	44	880	60	52	5.0
15	Charbroiled Chicken Club Sandwich	42	590	46	27	7.1
16	Bacon Swiss Crispy Chicken Fillet Sandwich	42	770	58	41	5.5
17	The 1/2 lb Guacamole Thickburger, Gluten Sensitive	41	780	9	66	5.3
18	The Grilled Burrito, Beef	41	850	90	35	4.8
19	Taco Salad, Chicken	40	870	60	53	4.6
20	The 1/3 lb Guacamole Bacon Thickburger	39	950	50	67	4.1
21	The 1/2 lb Lettuce Wrapped Thickburger	39	630	9	55	6.2
22	The Low Carb Thickburger, Gluten Sensitive	38	560	9	42	6.8
23	The Breakfast Burger	37	730	47	43	5.1
24	Charbroiled Santa Fe Chicken Sandwich	36	550	45	25	6.5
25	Western Bacon Cheeseburger	36	750	75	35	4.8
26	Steak & Egg Burrito	35	630	37	36	5.6
27	Taco Salad, Ground Beef	35	890	62	56	3.9
28	Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Sausage	34	660	43	43	5.2
29	Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Bacon	34	550	43	32	6.2
30	Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich, Ham	34	500	43	26	6.8

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Carl's Jr., so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at Carl's Jr.?

The Breakfast Burger, Double leads with 59 g of protein (1080 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Carl's Jr.?

Charbroiled Chicken Club Sandwich gives about 7.1 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Carl's Jr.?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at Carl's Jr., The Breakfast Burger, Double tops the list at 59 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.