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5-Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
Order the 5-piece hand-breaded chicken tenders. 41g protein at 440 calories is an excellent ratio. Skip sides to keep it GLP-1 friendly.
440 cal · 41g protein · 21g fat
Carl's Jr. High-Protein Orders
Protein-forward restaurant picks that keep meals satisfying.
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BBQ Chicken Sandwich + Fried Zucchini
Order the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich with fried zucchini instead of fries. The zucchini adds 7g fiber, making this a well-rounded 730-calorie meal.
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Protein-forward restaurant picks that keep meals satisfying.
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Carl's Jr.
5-Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
440 cal · 41g protein · 21g fat
Order the 5-piece hand-breaded chicken tenders. 41g protein at 440 calories is an excellent ratio. Skip sides to keep it GLP-1 friendly.
Carl's Jr.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich + Fried Zucchini
730 cal · 37g protein · 25g fat
Order the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich with fried zucchini instead of fries. The zucchini adds 7g fiber, making this a well-rounded 730-calorie meal.
Carl's Jr.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich + Small Fries
680 cal · 36g protein · 20g fat
Order the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich with a small fry. The chicken sandwich is extremely lean (5g fat), leaving room for a side. Total stays under 700 calories.
Carl's Jr.
Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich
400 cal · 33g protein · 5g fat
Order the Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich. Only 5g fat with 33g protein — one of the leanest fast food chicken sandwiches anywhere. Skip the fries.
Carl's Jr.
3-Piece Tenders + Kids Fries
500 cal · 28g protein · 25g fat
Order the 3-piece chicken tenders with a kids-size fry instead of regular. A sensible combo at 500 calories with 28g protein.
Carl's Jr.
3-Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
260 cal · 25g protein · 13g fat
Order the 3-piece hand-breaded chicken tenders solo. Skip the fries — these are satisfying on their own with 25g protein in just 260 calories.
Carl's Jr.
Big Hamburger
480 cal · 25g protein · 18g fat
Order the Big Hamburger — a single-patty burger that's more manageable than the specialty options. 25g protein at 480 calories is a solid GLP-1 ratio.
Carl's Jr.
6-Piece Chicken Stars
270 cal · 14g protein · 15g fat
Order the 6-piece Chicken Stars as a light meal or snack. Only 270 calories with 14g protein — easy on the stomach and portion-controlled.
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- Do not treat this page as medical advice.
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