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5 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders calories & nutrition
The Carl's Jr. 5 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders has 440 calories, 41 g protein, 21 g carbs and 21 g fat (5).
Nutrition Facts
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA). Values from the chain's published nutrition, 2026 menu.
Good for weight loss?
Yes. At 440 calories with 41 g of protein it fits a weight loss day well: filling, and about a quarter of a 2,000 calorie budget or less.
#2 of 35 Carl's Jr. meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at Carl's Jr.
Fewer calories, similar protein
 Charbroiled BBQ Chicken SandwichChicken & More · 238 g | 430 | 33 g | 57 g | 8 g | 1,350 mg |
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 3 Hand-Breaded Chicken TendersEntrees · 3 | 260 | 25 g | 13 g | 13 g | 770 mg |
 6 Chicken StarsEntrees · 6 Pieces | 270 | 14 g | 19 g | 15 g | 480 mg |
Questions
How many calories are in the Carl's Jr. 5 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders?
The Carl's Jr. 5 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders has 440 calories (5), on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the 5 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders?
41 g of protein, or 9.3 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #2 of 35 Carl's Jr. meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the 5 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders?
21 g of carbs (3 g fiber, 0 g sugar) and 21 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the 5 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders?
1,290 mg, 56% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the Carl's Jr. 5 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders good for weight loss?
Yes. At 440 calories with 41 g of protein it fits a weight loss day well: filling, and about a quarter of a 2,000 calorie budget or less.
Eat at Carl's Jr.. Still lose weight.
At Carl's Jr., the 3 Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders is 260 calories and the El Diablo, Angus is 1,050. MenuTrim builds your personal plan and shows which one fits today.
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