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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 26 Hardee's meals by protein per calorie.
Lighter swaps at Hardee's
Fewer calories, similar protein
 3 Hand Breaded Chicken TendersFeatured · 3 | 260 | 25 g | 13 g | 13 g | 770 mg |
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5 Hand Breaded Chicken TendersFeatured · 5 | 440 | 41 g | 21 g | 21 g | 1,290 mg |
 Big Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese SandwichChicken & More | 460 | 31 g | 50 g | 15 g | 2,210 mg |
More protein for about the same calories
5 Hand Breaded Chicken TendersFeatured · 5 | 440 | 41 g | 21 g | 21 g | 1,290 mg |
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Big Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese SandwichChicken & More | 460 | 31 g | 50 g | 15 g | 2,210 mg |
 Mushroom & Swiss Burger, SingleCharbroiled Burgers · Single | 560 | 30 g | 49 g | 29 g | 1,330 mg |
Questions
How many calories are in the Hardee's Big Cheeseburger, Single?
The Hardee's Big Cheeseburger, Single has 540 calories, on the 2026 menu.
How much protein is in the Big Cheeseburger, Single?
28 g of protein, or 5.2 g for every 100 calories. That ranks #12 of 26 Hardee's meals by protein per calorie.
How many carbs and how much fat are in the Big Cheeseburger, Single?
53 g of carbs (4 g fiber, 12 g sugar) and 24 g of fat.
How much sodium is in the Big Cheeseburger, Single?
1,360 mg, 59% of the 2,300 mg daily limit in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Is the Hardee's Big Cheeseburger, Single 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 Hardee's. Still lose weight.
At Hardee's, the 3 Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders is 260 calories and the Bacon Cheeseburger, Double is 1,020. MenuTrim builds your personal plan and shows which one fits today.
- Daily calories for your goalFrom your weight, goal weight and pace.
- A protein target and a per-meal limitSo one meal out doesn't take the whole day.
- The date you'll reach your goalAn estimate from your pace, updated as you log.
- Hardee's orders that fit, marked15,000+ dishes at 50 chains, all from 2026 menus.
Build your plan in the app.Nutrition from Hardee's's published information for the 2026 menu. Recipes change; check with the restaurant if it matters. MenuTrim is not affiliated with Hardee's.