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Big Cheeseburger calories & nutrition
The Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger has 540 calories, 28 g protein, 56 g carbs and 22 g fat.
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?
It can fit. 540 calories is 27% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.
#12 of 35 Carl's Jr. meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at Carl's Jr.
Fewer calories, similar protein
 3 Hand-Breaded Chicken TendersEntrees · 3 | 260 | 25 g | 13 g | 13 g | 770 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 Hand-Breaded Chicken TendersEntrees · 5 | 440 | 41 g | 21 g | 21 g | 1,290 mg |
 Charbroiled BBQ Chicken SandwichChicken & More · 238 g | 430 | 33 g | 57 g | 8 g | 1,350 mg |
More protein for about the same calories
5 Hand-Breaded Chicken TendersEntrees · 5 | 440 | 41 g | 21 g | 21 g | 1,290 mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Charbroiled BBQ Chicken SandwichChicken & More · 238 g | 430 | 33 g | 57 g | 8 g | 1,350 mg |
 Steak & Egg BurritoBreakfast Burritos · 297 g | 530 | 33 g | 41 g | 26 g | 1,570 mg |
Questions
How many calories are in the Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger?
The Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger has 540 calories, on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the Big Cheeseburger?
28 g of protein, or 5.2 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #12 of 35 Carl's Jr. meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the Big Cheeseburger?
56 g of carbs (3 g fiber, 13 g sugar) and 22 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the Big Cheeseburger?
1,150 mg, 50% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the Carl's Jr. Big Cheeseburger good for weight loss?
It can fit. 540 calories is 27% of a 2,000 calorie day; pair it with a light breakfast and dinner, and skip the soda and fries.
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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Build your plan in the app.Nutrition from Carl's Jr.'s published information for the 2026 menu. Recipes change; check with the restaurant if it matters. MenuTrim is not affiliated with Carl's Jr..