The grilled-chicken salads and sandwich that quietly out-protein the burgers, the single ButterBurger that still fits, and the frozen custard to save for a treat, built from Culver's own published nutrition and Nishi's GLP-1 scoring lens.
Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Culver's. "Culver's" is a trademark of its owner, used here only to refer to the restaurant. Values as published by Culver's in their official US Nutrition & Allergen Guide (July 2025 edition), per whole published item. Salads are listed with grilled chicken; dressings are separate line items and are not included in the salad totals. Menus change; verify in the restaurant (updated July 2025 (Culver's published US Nutrition & Allergen Guide)).
The quick take
Culver's is a frozen-custard-and-ButterBurger chain, so the honest framing is that the custard is the splurge and the grilled chicken is the win. The quietly strong order is a grilled-chicken salad: a Garden Fresco with grilled chicken is 330 calories for 39 g of protein, and a Cranberry Bacon Bleu is 46 g. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is a solid 480 calories and 36 g of protein, and the Beef Pot Roast Sandwich is 410 for 31 g. If you want a ButterBurger, order a Single (about 390 calories), not a double or triple or the Deluxe. The real levers are the sides and the treat: skip or share the frozen custard and shakes (a small Vanilla shake is already 570 calories, chocolate higher, a large over 1,000), go easy on the cheese curds (a medium is 490 calories and 1,520 mg of sodium), and pick a side salad or steamed broccoli over fries. Watch sodium across the sandwiches and soups, which run high.
Garden Fresco Salad with Grilled ChickenBest fit
39 g protein · 330 cal · 19 g carbs · 12 g fat · 5 g fiber
39 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · 5 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein39 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density11.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat32.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density330 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1150 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad with Grilled ChickenBest fit
46 g protein · 390 cal · 18 g carbs · 16 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: 1540 mg sodium
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Protein46 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density11.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat36.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density390 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1540 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Cashew Salad with Grilled ChickenBest fit
41 g protein · 430 cal · 17 g carbs · 23 g fat · 6 g fiber
41 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · 6 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein41 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density9.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat48.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density430 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1080 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Strawberry Fields Salad with Grilled ChickenBest fit
35 g protein · 370 cal · 12 g carbs · 20 g fat · 7 g fiber
35 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · 7 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein35 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density9.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat48.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density370 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1060 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Beef Pot Roast SandwichBest fit
31 g protein · 410 cal · 40 g carbs · 13 g fat · 1 g fiber
31 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein31 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat28.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density410 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium740 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Grilled Chicken SandwichBest fit
36 g protein · 480 cal · 40 g carbs · 19 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: 1340 mg sodium
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Protein36 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat35.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density480 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1340 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Tenders, Original (4 pc)Best fit
39 g protein · 520 cal · 41 g carbs · 23 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: 1560 mg sodium
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Protein39 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat39.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density520 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1560 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Steamed BroccoliGood fit
3 g protein · 40 cal · 7 g carbs · 0 g fat · 3 g fiber
3 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein3 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density7.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat0% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density40 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium40 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Tenders, Original (2 pc)Good fit
19 g protein · 260 cal · 21 g carbs · 11 g fat · 1 g fiber
19 g protein · lower fat
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Protein19 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density7.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat38.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density260 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium780 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Garden Side SaladGood fit
3 g protein · 50 cal · 5 g carbs · 2.5 g fat · 2 g fiber
3 g protein · lower fat
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Protein3 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat45% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density50 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium100 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Wisconsin Swiss Melt, SingleGood fit
27 g protein · 480 cal · 41 g carbs · 24 g fat · 4 g fiber
27 g protein · lower fat
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Protein27 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat45% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density480 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium560 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Noodle Soup, MediumGood fit
7 g protein · 130 cal · 20 g carbs · 2.5 g fat · 1 g fiber
7 g protein · lower fat
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Protein7 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat17.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density130 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1190 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Sourdough Melt, SingleGood fit
26 g protein · 490 cal · 42 g carbs · 25 g fat · 3 g fiber
26 g protein · lower fat
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Protein26 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat45.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density490 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium600 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Pork Loin SandwichGood fit
31 g protein · 580 cal · 68 g carbs · 20 g fat · 2 g fiber
31 g protein · lower fat
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Protein31 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat31% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density580 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium990 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
ButterBurger Cheese, SingleGood fit
24 g protein · 460 cal · 39 g carbs · 23 g fat · 1 g fiber
24 g protein · lower fat
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Protein24 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat45% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density460 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium700 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
ButterBurger, SingleGood fit
20 g protein · 390 cal · 38 g carbs · 17 g fat · 1 g fiber
20 g protein · lower fat
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Protein20 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat39.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density390 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium480 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Crispy Chicken SandwichGood fit
28 g protein · 690 cal · 65 g carbs · 35 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: 1590 mg sodium
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Protein28 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat45.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density690 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1590 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
ButterBurger Cheese, DoubleLower fit
41 g protein · 700 cal · 40 g carbs · 42 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (54% of calories)
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Protein41 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat54% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density700 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1020 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
The Culver's Bacon Deluxe, SingleLower fit
33 g protein · 670 cal · 42 g carbs · 40 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (53.7% of calories), 1300 mg sodium
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Protein33 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat53.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density670 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1300 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
The Culver's Deluxe, SingleLower fit
24 g protein · 580 cal · 41 g carbs · 34 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (52.8% of calories)
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Protein24 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat52.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density580 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium920 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Tomato Florentine Soup, MediumLower fit
5 g protein · 140 cal · 27 g carbs · 1.5 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: 1370 mg sodium
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Protein5 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat9.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density140 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1370 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Wisconsin Cheese Curds, MediumLower fit
17 g protein · 490 cal · 46 g carbs · 27 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1520 mg sodium
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Protein17 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat49.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density490 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1520 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Harvest Veggie BurgerLower fit
19 g protein · 610 cal · 74 g carbs · 26 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein19 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat38.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density610 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1030 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, MediumLower fit
4 g protein · 130 cal · 25 g carbs · 1.5 g fat · 2 g fiber
4 g protein · lower fat
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Protein4 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat10.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density130 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium410 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Vanilla Shake, SmallLower fit
11 g protein · 570 cal · 57 g carbs · 34 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (53.7% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein11 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat53.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density570 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium170 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Crinkle Cut Fries, SmallLower fit
3 g protein · 220 cal · 32 g carbs · 9 g fat · 2 g fiber
3 g protein · lower fat
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Protein3 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat36.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density220 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium410 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Numbers are for one whole published item as Culver's lists it (one sandwich, one salad with grilled chicken, a single ButterBurger, or a listed side, soup, or dessert size). Culver's does not publish per-item gram weights in this guide, so portions are described by item and size rather than grams.. Tap "Show the math" on any pick to see exactly how its rating was calculated.
Garden Fresco Salad with Grilled ChickenBest fit
39 g protein · 330 cal · 12 g fat · 1150 mg sodium
watch: 1150 mg sodium
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Protein39 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density11.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat32.7% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 18rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density330 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1150 mginformational over 800 mgshown; does not change the tier
Best fit. Strong protein (25 g or more) and strong density (10 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad with Grilled ChickenBest fit
46 g protein · 390 cal · 16 g fat · 1540 mg sodium
watch: 1540 mg sodium
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Protein46 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density11.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat36.9% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 18rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density390 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1540 mginformational over 800 mgshown; does not change the tier
Best fit. Strong protein (25 g or more) and strong density (10 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Beef Pot Roast SandwichGood fit
31 g protein · 410 cal · 13 g fat · 740 mg sodium
31 g protein · lower fat
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Protein31 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density7.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat28.5% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density410 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium740 mginformational over 800 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Grilled Chicken SandwichGood fit
36 g protein · 480 cal · 19 g fat · 1340 mg sodium
watch: 1340 mg sodium
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Protein36 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density7.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat35.6% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density480 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1340 mginformational over 800 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Cashew Salad with Grilled ChickenLower fit
41 g protein · 430 cal · 23 g fat · 1080 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (48.1% of calories), 1080 mg sodium
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Protein41 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density9.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat48.1% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 18rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density430 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1080 mginformational over 800 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Strawberry Fields Salad with Grilled ChickenLower fit
35 g protein · 370 cal · 20 g fat · 1060 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (48.6% of calories), 1060 mg sodium
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Protein35 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density9.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat48.6% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 18rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density370 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1060 mginformational over 800 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Tenders, Original (2 pc)Lower fit
19 g protein · 260 cal · 11 g fat · 780 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (38.1% of calories)
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Protein19 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density7.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat38.1% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density260 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium780 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
ButterBurger Cheese, SingleLower fit
24 g protein · 460 cal · 23 g fat · 700 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (45% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein24 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density5.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6low density
Fat45% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density460 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium700 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 6 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
ButterBurger, SingleLower fit
20 g protein · 390 cal · 17 g fat · 480 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (39.2% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein20 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6low density
Fat39.2% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density390 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium480 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 6 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
What's the most GLP-1-friendly order at Culver's?
A grilled-chicken salad or the Grilled Chicken Sandwich. The Garden Fresco Salad with grilled chicken is 330 calories for 39 g of protein, and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich is 480 calories with 36 g of protein. Ask for dressing on the side, since a single packet can add 120 to 200 calories.
What's the highest-protein option at Culver's?
The Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad with grilled chicken leads at 46 g of protein for 390 calories, followed by the Chicken Cashew Salad at 41 g for 430. Both beat any burger on protein-per-calorie, though the Cranberry Bacon Bleu is saltier (about 1,540 mg), so keep sodium lighter elsewhere that day or go with the Chicken Cashew.
Can I have a ButterBurger on a GLP-1?
Yes, if you keep it to a Single. A single ButterBurger is 390 calories and 20 g of protein; a single ButterBurger Cheese is 460. The calories climb fast with doubles, triples, and the Deluxe versions, so order the Single and skip the fries.
What's a lighter side at Culver's?
Steamed broccoli (40 calories) or a Garden Side Salad (50 calories) instead of fries or cheese curds. Both add volume and fiber without much to the total; keep salad dressing on the side.
Is Culver's frozen custard okay on a GLP-1?
Treat it as the one indulgence to budget for, not an everyday pick. Even a small Vanilla Shake is 570 calories, and the Concrete Mixers and malts climb past 800 at the larger sizes. If you want the custard experience, get the smallest size and make it the meal's treat rather than an add-on.
Is Culver's OK to eat on a GLP-1?
Yes, with intention. Lead with a grilled-chicken salad or the Grilled Chicken Sandwich for 35 to 46 g of protein, keep any burger to a Single, pick a side salad or steamed broccoli over fries, and save the frozen custard for a shared treat. Watch sodium, which runs high across the sandwiches and soups.
Cross-chain picks and head-to-heads, scored the same published way.
