This list has all of the highest protein Jack in the Box menu items, including breakfast options, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and salads. Plus, everything below has over 25 grams of protein per serving, with most having well over 30 grams!
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Jack in the Box High Protein Options
If you're craving Jack in the Box but want something more filling and protein-packed, this list has got you covered. It has all the best options you can order, from breakfast to lunch to late at night. So, whether you're craving fast food staples like breakfast burritos or burgers or one of their more unique offerings like salads and sourdough sandwiches, you'll find an option for those cravings on this
By the way, I got all the nutrition facts for these orders from Jack in the Box's website. So, if you want to get a more detailed breakdown of anything on this list, you can find it there.
1. Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger
Nutritional Info:
- 910 Calories
- 56g Fat
- 44g Carbs
- 7g Sugar
- 2g Fiber
- 57g Protein
Jack in the Box's highest protein menu item right now is the bacon ultimate cheeseburger.
This beefy burger features two hefty ground beef patties layered with American and Swiss-style cheeses, crispy smoked bacon, and all the classic condiments on a buttery bun. It comes out to a whopping 57 grams of protein total.
2. Ultimate Cheeseburger
Nutritional Info:
- 820 Calories
- 49g Fat
- 44g Carbs
- 7g Sugar
- 2g Fiber
- 50g Protein
Without the bacon, the ultimate cheeseburger still packs a high protein punch.
This option has two beef patties, three slices of melty cheese, ketchup, mustard, and mayo on a buttered bun. It packs 50 grams of protein, but it doesn't have much in terms of fiber content so you might want to balance the meal out with a side salad.
3. Double Jack
Nutritional Info:
- 830 Calories
- 58g Fat
- 34g Carbs
- 7g Sugar
- 2g Fiber
- 46g Protein
Like the two burgers I just mentioned, the double jack gets its high protein content from a double helping of beef patties and American cheese. It also has the classic trio of lettuce, tomato, and pickles, and all the condiments.
The double jack does have slightly more calories and less protein than the ultimate cheeseburger but you also get some vegetables on your burger here.
4. Homestyle Ranch Chicken Club
Nutritional Info:
- 810 Calories
- 51g Fat
- 50g Carbs
- 4g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 40g Protein
If you're craving a fried chicken sandwich, this homestyle ranch club offers the best balance of flavor and protein.
It comes with a breaded white meat chicken filet, melty Swiss-style cheese, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and buttermilk ranch slathered on a toasted brioche bun. Not to mention, it packs 40 grams of protein!
5. Meat Lovers Breakfast Burrito
Nutritional Info:
- 730 Calories
- 35g Fat
- 65g Carbs
- 8g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 39g Protein
As its name suggests, this option from the All Day Breakfast menu is packed with protein from all the meat. This soft flour tortilla is stuffed with bacon strips, grilled sausage patty, ham, and cheesy scrambled eggs. It also comes with fire-roasted salsa for a touch of freshness and a tangy, smoky flavor.
I've got to say at 39 grams of protein it's one of the highest protein breakfast options at nearly any fast food restaurant.
6. Loaded Breakfast Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 710 Calories
- 47g Fat
- 36g Carbs
- 4g Sugar
- 2g Fiber
- 36g Protein
Start your mornings with a high protein boost from this breakfast sandwich. It basically combines all of the Breakfast Jack options into one. It has two freshly fried eggs, smoked bacon strips, grilled ham, a grilled sausage patty, and melty American cheese, and all of that gets sandwiched in between two slices of toasted sourdough bread.
7. Sourdough Jack
Nutritional Info:
- 660 Calories
- 41g Fat
- 40g Carbs
- 8g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 35g Protein
Fluffy and mildly tangy sourdough bread is the star of this signature burger, which comes with a beef patty, smoked bacon, double layers of Swiss-style cheese, tomato slices, mayo, and ketchup.
Don't let its tiny look deceive you, this breakfast sandwich packs a mean protein punch at 35 grams!
8. Southwest Chicken Salad with Grilled Chicken Strips
Nutritional Info:
- 350 Calories
- 15g Fat
- 28g Carbs
- 6g Sugar
- 7g Fiber
- 34g Protein
One of the healthiest and most well-balanced meals at Jack in the Box is the Southwest Chicken Salad.
The salad is full of protein and fiber from a mix of grilled chicken strips, shredded carrots, cheddar cheese, roasted corn, black beans, spicy cornsticks, and Southwest dressing. You can also opt to get this salad with crispy chicken strips instead, which will bring it to 29 grams of protein in total.
9. Ultimate Breakfast Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 520 Calories
- 25g Fat
- 42g Carbs
- 5g Sugar
- 2g Fiber
- 33g Protein
True to its name, this sandwich has everything you could want in a high protein breakfast starter.
Warm bakery buns are layered with two of everything - two freshly cracked eggs, two slices of American cheese, two slices of grilled ham, and two strips of bacon. It's also the lowest in calories out of the other high protein breakfast options here.
10. Crispy Chicken Strips (3pcs)
Nutritional Info:
- 470 Calories
- 23g Fat
- 32g Carbs
- 2g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 33g Protein
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Jack in the Box chicken strips are crunchy, breaded strips of all white-meat chicken seasoned with a blend of savory spices.
These chicken strips come in a 3- or 5-piece order, with the 5-piece option providing a whopping 54 grams of protein. Plus, you can pair your chicken with a selection of classic dipping sauces, including Buttermilk Ranch, Honey Mustard, or Barbecue.
11. Jack's Spicy Chicken with Cheese
Nutritional Info:
- 690 Calories
- 40g Fat
- 52g Carbs
- 5g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 32g Protein
The Jack's Spicy Chicken With Cheese has a nice kick of heat and also a crispy exterior that's downright addicting. It features a white meat chicken filet, Swiss-style cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and mayo on a toasted burger bun.
You can also get the regular version without cheese for fewer calories and just 4 grams of protein less.
12. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger
Nutritional Info:
- 570 Calories
- 30g Fat
- 45g Carbs
- 8g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 30g Protein
The Jumbo Jack gets its name from its hefty size. It's stacked with a 100% beef patty, lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mayo on a fluffy bun. Not only is it packed with deliciousness, but it's also packed with protein too. In fact, each sandwich has 30 grams of protein.
13. Extreme Sausage Sandwich
Nutritional Info:
- 648 Calories
- 46g Fat
- 30g Carbs
- 6g Sugar
- 1g Fiber
- 29g Protein
If you love a breakfast sausage patty, you need to try this high protein breakfast sandwich.
It comes with a double serving of grilled sausage patties, each topped with a slice of melty American cheese. Then, all of that yumminess gets topped with a fried egg and stacked on a toasted bakery bun. It is the definition of tasty tastiness. Plus, it packs nearly 30 grams of protein.
14. Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken
Nutritional Info:
- 245 Calories
- 9g Fat
- 12g Carbs
- 6g Sugar
- 5g Fiber
- 28g Protein
Another lighter and healthier option, the garden salad consists of mixed greens, grape tomatoes, shredded carrots, cheddar cheese, croutons, and buttermilk ranch dressing.
Just like with their Southwest chicken salad and chicken club salad, you have a choice between grilled or crispy chicken strips for your main protein. The grilled chicken is the healthier and higher protein option. Your salad will have nearly 30 grams of protein if you go that route.
15. Chicken Fajita Pita
Nutritional Info:
- 320 Calories
- 9g Fat
- 34g Carbs
- 3g Sugar
- 3g Fiber
- 27g Protein
With plenty of flavor from grilled chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, grilled onions, tomatoes, and whole grain pita bread, plus a side of fire roasted salsa, the Chicken Fajita Pita is an option you won't want to overlook. It'll give you the same satisfaction as the loaded tiny tacos Jack in the Box is famous for but with much more protein and fewer calories.
16. Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Nutritional Info:
- 688 Calories
- 6g Fat
- 124g Carbs
- 29g Sugar
- 4g Fiber
- 27g Protein
An underrated option for protein on the Jack in the Box menu, the chicken teriyaki bowls feature strips of grilled chicken, broccoli, and shredded carrots served over white rice with a side of teriyaki sauce.
It's a simple but filling meal with 27 grams of protein.
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