Big Cheeseburger — Carl's Jr.
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Nutrition Facts
Value score blends protein-per-dollar (45%), calories-per-dollar (15%) and nutrition quality (40%) against every priced item we track. How it’s calculated →
Is the Big Cheeseburger a good deal?
At a typical $4.54, the Big Cheeseburger at Carl's Jr. gives you 540 calories and 28g of protein — 6.2g of protein and 119 calories for every dollar you spend. That earns it a value score of 84/100, which ranks it #58 of the 1023 comparable items we've priced across every chain (the typical comparable item returns about 2.8g of protein per dollar).
Where it stands out: a high absolute protein load (28g). If you want more for your money elsewhere on our value rankings, 3 Tacos al Carbon Combo at El Pollo Loco scores higher (89/100 value, $6.99).
Price by metro
| Metro | Price | Protein / $ | Cal / $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $3.69 | 7.6g | 146 |
| Houston | $4.39 | 6.4g | 123 |
| Springfield MO | $4.39 | 6.4g | 123 |
| Los Angeles | $4.69 | 6.0g | 115 |
| San Francisco | $4.84 | 5.8g | 112 |
| Seattle | $5.99 | 4.7g | 90 |