High-Protein Options at Carl's Jr

Protein is the most critical macro on GLP-1 medications — it preserves muscle while you lose weight and keeps you satiated on smaller meals. Here are the best high-protein items at Carl's Jr, each with at least 15g of protein.

Quick answer

The first 3 high protein results at Carl's Jr are Carl's Jr Monster Angus Thickburger (1290 calories, 76g protein), Carl's Jr Guacamole Bacon - Triple (1350 calories, 73g protein), and Carl's Jr Famous Star with Cheese - Triple (1190 calories, 67g protein).

Compare serving-level nutrition in the table below; formulations and serving sizes can change.

What this Carl's Jr comparison shows

This page compares 25 currently indexed high protein Carl's Jr items. Their GLP-1 Food Scores range from 35 to 67, with a median of 44. The highest-ranked result is Carl's Jr Monster Angus Thickburger at 42/100, based on its listed serving-level nutrition.

For the nutrient defining this list, values run from 33g to 76g; the median is 43g. Serving sizes and formulations can differ, so open an item before ordering and confirm current details with the restaurant.

Results use the published scoring methodology and nutrition source policy. This is a nutrition comparison, not medical advice.

How to interpret this high protein list

25 of 90 indexed Carl's Jr records (28%) meet this page’s numeric screen. Inclusion only means that the listed serving satisfies the category rule; it does not establish that the item is a complete meal, medically appropriate, well tolerated, or better than every excluded item.

Results remain ordered by the full six-factor GLP Food Score rather than by protein alone. That distinction matters because two qualifying items can differ substantially in protein, net carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, total fat and calories. Use the comparison table to shortlist options, then open the item record to verify its serving basis, source status, tradeoffs and current restaurant details.

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ItemProteinNet CarbsCaloriesSugarGLP-1 Score
Carl's Jr Monster Angus Thickburger76g51g129010g
Caution·42
Carl's Jr Guacamole Bacon - Triple73g53g135012g
Caution·44
Carl's Jr Famous Star with Cheese - Triple67g55g119013g
Caution·43
Carl's Jr The Big Carl - Triple66g54g118012g
Caution·42
Carl's Jr. El Diablo - Double58g74g118012g
Caution·44
Carl's Jr Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger®55g74g102016g
Caution·41
Carl's Jr Guacamole Bacon - Double54g52g110012g
Caution·44
Carl's Jr Super Star® with Cheese48g56g94013g
Caution·41
Carl's Jr Famous Star with Cheese - Double48g56g94014g
Caution·43
Carl's Jr The Big Carl®47g53g92012g
Caution·42
Carl's Jr Steakhouse Angus Thickburger45g50g81014g
Caution·35
Carl's Jr Jalapeno Burger44g50g92010g
Caution·48
Carl's Jr Charbroiled Chicken Club™ Sandwich43g43g6906g
Moderate·52
Carl's Jr Bacon Swiss Crispy Chicken® Sandwich41g63g86012g
Caution·44
Carl's Jr Breakfast Burger40g63g78013g
Caution·44
Carl's Jr Loaded Breakfast Burrito39g46g8303g
Moderate·53
Carl's Jr. El Diablo - Single39g74g94012g
Caution·44
Carl's Jr Charbroiled Santa Fe Chicken™ Sandwich38g43g6905g
Moderate·52
Carl's Jr Big Country® Breakfast Burrito37g51g8602g
Moderate·51
Carl's Jr Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich36g44g58011g
Moderate·51
Carl's Jr Charbroiled BBQ Chicken™ Sandwich35g46g4408g
Moderate·58
Carl's Jr Western Bacon Cheeseburger - Single35g13g77016g
Moderate·67
Carl's Jr Guacamole Bacon - Single34g51g85011g
Caution·45
Carl's Jr Western Bacon Cheeseburger®33g70g74015g
Caution·44
Carl's Jr Steak & Egg Burrito33g39g5303g
Moderate·62
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