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How to order at Jack in the Box on a GLP-1

The grilled chicken salads and the Sourdough Grilled Chicken Club that are the leanest high-protein orders, the Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Bowl that is low in fat but high in sodium, the crispy chicken strips and classic burgers that carry protein but run fattier, and the loaded breakfast sandwiches and the fattiest burgers that run heaviest, built from Jack in the Box's own published nutrition and Nishi's GLP-1 scoring lens.

Written for anyone eating on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy. Every Jack in the Box order below is scored the same published way, from the restaurant's own published nutrition.

The move

Order a grilled chicken salad (the Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken is 290 calories for 30 g of protein) or the Sourdough Grilled Chicken Club, treat the burgers and breakfast sandwiches as the fattier choices, and watch the sodium, which reaches about 1,910 mg on the Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Bowl.

The quick take

Jack in the Box is mostly a burger and taco menu, so the GLP-1 move is to steer to the grilled chicken. The leanest high-protein orders are the grilled chicken salads: the Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken is 210 calories for 25 g of protein, the Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken 290 for 30, each before dressing. The Sourdough Grilled Chicken Club is 500 for 33, and the grilled Jack Wrap 270 for 15. The Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Bowl is the one very lean composed meal at 590 calories with just 8 g of fat, but it carries about 100 g of carbohydrate and roughly 1,910 mg of sodium. The crispy chicken strips carry good protein (a 3-piece is 470 for 33) but are breaded and fried, so they land fattier and saltier. The burgers climb from the classic Jumbo Jack line around 520 to 600 up through the big burgers at 690 to 1,120, where the Bacon Double Smashed Jack is 1,120 calories for 83 g of fat, and the loaded breakfast items run heavy, up to the Grande Sausage Burrito at 1,040 calories. Order a grilled chicken salad or the grilled chicken club.

The menu, scored

Scored for whole meals, a gentler bar than single ingredients, since a balanced meal is naturally less protein-dense and fat only counts against it once it tops half the calories. Best fit first; re-sort by what matters today, and tap "Show the math" for the exact rule on any card. How we score.
Nishi's picks

Our best-fit orders for ordering on a GLP-1, from Jack in the Box's published nutrition. Re-sort them by what matters to you today.

Southwest Salad with Grilled ChickenBest fit
30 g protein · 290 cal · 25 g carbs · 9 g fat · 7 g fiber
30 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · 7 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein30 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density10.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat27.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density290 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium800 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.

Garden Salad with Grilled ChickenGood fit
25 g protein · 210 cal · 9 g carbs · 8 g fat · 3 g fiber
25 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein25 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density11.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat34.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density210 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium800 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 Strips (3 pc.)Good fit
33 g protein · 470 cal · 32 g carbs · 23 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: 1760 mg sodium
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Protein33 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat44% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density470 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1760 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.

Crispy Chicken Strips (5 pc.)Good fit
54 g protein · 780 cal · 53 g carbs · 38 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: 2940 mg sodium
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Protein54 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat43.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density780 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2940 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.

Garden Salad with Crispy Chicken StripsGood fit
28 g protein · 410 cal · 28 g carbs · 21 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: 1330 mg sodium
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Protein28 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density6.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat46.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 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
Sodium1330 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.

Sourdough Grilled Chicken ClubGood fit
33 g protein · 500 cal · 40 g carbs · 23 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: 1440 mg sodium
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Protein33 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat41.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density500 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1440 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.

Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken StripsGood fit
32 g protein · 500 cal · 44 g carbs · 22 g fat · 9 g fiber
watch: 1340 mg sodium
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Protein32 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat39.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density500 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1340 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.

Jack Wrap - Spicy GrilledGood fit
15 g protein · 270 cal · 25 g carbs · 12 g fat · 1 g fiber
15 g protein · lower fat
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Protein15 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat40% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density270 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium850 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.

Jack Wrap- Classic GrilledGood fit
15 g protein · 270 cal · 25 g carbs · 12 g fat · 1 g fiber
15 g protein · lower fat
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Protein15 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat40% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density270 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium980 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.

Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Bowl (Brown Rice)Good fit
29 g protein · 580 cal · 95 g carbs · 10 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: 1910 mg sodium
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Protein29 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat15.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density580 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1910 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.

Teriyaki Grilled Chicken BowlGood fit
28 g protein · 590 cal · 100 g carbs · 8 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: 1910 mg sodium
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Protein28 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat12.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density590 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1910 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.

Bacon Breakfast JackGood fit
17 g protein · 380 cal · 30 g carbs · 21 g fat · 1 g fiber
17 g protein · lower fat
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Protein17 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat49.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density380 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium850 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.

Jack Wrap - Classic CrispyGood fit
17 g protein · 380 cal · 35 g carbs · 19 g fat · 2 g fiber
17 g protein · lower fat
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Protein17 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.5 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 density380 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1100 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.

Jack Wrap - Spicy CrispyGood fit
17 g protein · 380 cal · 35 g carbs · 19 g fat · 2 g fiber
17 g protein · lower fat
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Protein17 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.5 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 density380 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1130 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.

Homestyle Ranch Chicken ClubGood fit
35 g protein · 790 cal · 69 g carbs · 42 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: 1930 mg sodium
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Protein35 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat47.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density790 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1930 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.

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Lower fit

Scored a lower fit for a GLP-1 pattern, whether for higher fat, a denser portion, or less protein per calorie. Some carry a lot of protein but enough fat or calories that our rubric still rates them a lower fit, so the number is not the whole story. Each shows the specific reason. For a better fit, see the orders above. How we score.
Bacon Ultimate CheeseburgerLower fit
55 g protein · 930 cal · 32 g carbs · 65 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (62.9% of calories), 1960 mg sodium
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Protein55 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat62.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density930 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1960 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.

Ultimate Breakfast SandwichLower fit
29 g protein · 510 cal · 30 g carbs · 30 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (52.9% of calories), 1470 mg sodium
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Protein29 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat52.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density510 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1470 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.

Ultimate CheeseburgerLower fit
47 g protein · 840 cal · 31 g carbs · 59 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (63.2% of calories), 1550 mg sodium
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Protein47 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat63.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density840 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1550 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.

Double JackLower fit
46 g protein · 830 cal · 33 g carbs · 58 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (62.9% of calories), 1430 mg sodium
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Protein46 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat62.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density830 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1430 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.

Loaded Breakfast SandwichLower fit
35 g protein · 690 cal · 36 g carbs · 46 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (60% of calories), 1620 mg sodium
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Protein35 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat60% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
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
Sodium1620 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.

Sausage CroissantLower fit
36 g protein · 710 cal · 36 g carbs · 47 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (59.6% of calories), 1690 mg sodium
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Protein36 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat59.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density710 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1690 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.

Supreme CroissantLower fit
39 g protein · 790 cal · 48 g carbs · 50 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (57% of calories), 1500 mg sodium
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Protein39 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat57% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density790 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1500 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.

Sourdough Breakfast SandwichLower fit
40 g protein · 810 cal · 50 g carbs · 51 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (56.7% of calories), 1630 mg sodium
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Protein40 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat56.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density810 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1630 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.

Sourdough JackLower fit
33 g protein · 690 cal · 39 g carbs · 44 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (57.4% of calories), 1300 mg sodium
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Protein33 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat57.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 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
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.

Jumbo Jack CheeseburgerLower fit
28 g protein · 600 cal · 33 g carbs · 40 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (60% of calories)
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Protein28 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat60% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density600 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1110 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.

Jumbo JackLower fit
23 g protein · 520 cal · 32 g carbs · 33 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (57.1% of calories)
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Protein23 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat57.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
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
Sodium700 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.

CheeseburgerLower fit
16 g protein · 370 cal · 30 g carbs · 21 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (51.1% of calories)
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Protein16 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat51.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density370 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium880 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.

Bacon & Swiss Buttery JackLower fit
34 g protein · 800 cal · 48 g carbs · 53 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (59.6% of calories), 1210 mg sodium
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Protein34 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat59.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density800 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1210 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.

Jack's Spicy Chicken Sandwich with CheeseLower fit
29 g protein · 720 cal · 51 g carbs · 45 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (56.3% of calories), 1510 mg sodium
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Protein29 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat56.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density720 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1510 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.

Classic Buttery JackLower fit
31 g protein · 780 cal · 51 g carbs · 51 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (58.8% of calories)
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Protein31 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat58.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density780 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1030 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.

Bacon Double Smashed JackLower fit
45 g protein · 1120 cal · 49 g carbs · 83 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (66.7% of calories), 2070 mg sodium
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Protein45 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat66.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1120 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2070 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.

Chicken Nuggets (8 pc.)Lower fit
15 g protein · 380 cal · 20 g carbs · 27 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (63.9% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein15 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat63.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density380 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium970 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.

Breakfast JackLower fit
16 g protein · 410 cal · 26 g carbs · 25 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (54.9% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein16 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat54.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 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 moreflagged
Sodium1180 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.

Jack's Spicy Chicken SandwichLower fit
27 g protein · 690 cal · 51 g carbs · 42 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (54.8% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1360 mg sodium
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Protein27 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat54.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 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 moreflagged
Sodium1360 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.

The Cluck Chicken SandwichLower fit
28 g protein · 710 cal · 68 g carbs · 37 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1610 mg sodium
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Protein28 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat46.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density710 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1610 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.

Jr. Bacon CheeseburgerLower fit
18 g protein · 470 cal · 30 g carbs · 31 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (59.4% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein18 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat59.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density470 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1000 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.

Grande Sausage Burrito (with salsa)Lower fit
39 g protein · 1040 cal · 68 g carbs · 69 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: higher fat (59.7% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1900 mg sodium
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Protein39 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat59.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1040 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1900 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.

Jr. Jumbo Jack CheeseburgerLower fit
16 g protein · 440 cal · 31 g carbs · 29 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (59.3% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein16 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat59.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density440 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium900 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.

Fish Sandwich (seasonal)Lower fit
16 g protein · 450 cal · 47 g carbs · 23 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein16 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat46% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density450 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1000 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.

Classic Smashed JackLower fit
26 g protein · 720 cal · 46 g carbs · 48 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (60% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1380 mg sodium
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Protein26 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat60% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density720 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1380 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.

Sausage Breakfast JackLower fit
21 g protein · 620 cal · 47 g carbs · 39 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (56.6% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1250 mg sodium
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Protein21 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat56.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density620 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1250 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.

Taco, Tiny (Sauced & Loaded)Lower fit
19 g protein · 600 cal · 59 g carbs · 33 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1230 mg sodium
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Protein19 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat49.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density600 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1230 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.

Chicken Sandwich with BaconLower fit
19 g protein · 610 cal · 40 g carbs · 42 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (62% of calories), 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
Fat62% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density610 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1150 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.

Chicken SandwichLower fit
15 g protein · 560 cal · 40 g carbs · 38 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (61.1% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein15 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat61.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density560 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium940 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.

Chicken Nuggets (4 pc.)Lower fit
8 g protein · 190 cal · 10 g carbs · 13 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (61.6% of calories)
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Protein8 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat61.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density190 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium480 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.

HamburgerLower fit
13 g protein · 330 cal · 30 g carbs · 18 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein13 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat49.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density330 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium680 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.

Taco, Regular (1 Taco)Lower fit
6 g protein · 170 cal · 16 g carbs · 9 g fat · 2 g fiber
6 g protein · lower fat
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Protein6 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat47.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density170 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium360 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.

Tacos, Regular (2 Tacos)Lower fit
12 g protein · 340 cal · 33 g carbs · 19 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.3% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein12 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat50.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density340 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium720 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.

Jr. Jumbo JackLower fit
14 g protein · 400 cal · 31 g carbs · 25 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (56.3% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein14 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat56.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density400 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium700 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.

Two TacosLower fit
12 g protein · 350 cal · 33 g carbs · 19 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein12 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat48.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density350 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium770 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.

Taco, Tiny (13 pc.)Lower fit
14 g protein · 460 cal · 53 g carbs · 21 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein14 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat41.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density460 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium670 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.

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Common questions

What's the most GLP-1-friendly order at Jack in the Box?

A grilled chicken salad. The Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken is 210 calories for 25 g of protein and the Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken is 290 for 30, each before dressing. The two salads give the most protein per calorie on the menu, and the Sourdough Grilled Chicken Club (500 for 33) is the sandwich equivalent.

Is the Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Bowl a good choice?

It is the leanest composed meal on the menu for fat, 590 calories with only 8 g of fat and 28 g of protein, which is unusual for fast food. The trade-offs are about 100 g of carbohydrate and roughly 1,910 mg of sodium, so it fits best when protein and low fat matter more to you that day than carbs or salt.

Grilled or crispy chicken?

Grilled. The crispy chicken strips and crispy-chicken salads are breaded and fried, so they carry more fat and sodium for the same protein. A 3-piece Crispy Chicken Strips is 470 calories for 33 g of protein versus the Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad at 290 for 30.

What should I watch out for on a GLP-1?

Fat on the burgers and breakfast items, and sodium across the salty orders. The burgers run from the classic Jumbo Jack line around 520 to 600 up to over 1,100 calories with most of that from fat, and the Teriyaki Bowl, while lean, is high in sodium. Order grilled chicken, keep dressings and sauces modest, and skip the fried sides.

How current are these Jack in the Box numbers?

They come from Jack in the Box's own 2026 Nutrition Facts document. The file is titled 2026 but prints no month, so treat the values as the current 2026 edition and confirm in the restaurant, since menus change.

Which Jack in the Box order has the most protein?

Among the orders listed in this guide, the Bacon Ultimate Cheeseburger carries the most protein: about 55 g in 930 calories. That is the highest total protein in the guide, which is not the same as the most protein per calorie: a larger order can carry more total protein along with more calories and fat.

What is the lowest-calorie Jack in the Box order with at least 15 g of protein?

Among the orders listed in this guide, the lowest-calorie Jack in the Box order that still reaches at least 15 g of protein is the Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken: about 210 calories and 25 g protein.

Why you can trust this

  • Where the numbers come from. Jack in the Box official Nutrition Facts (jackinthebox.com), last verified 2026-11-01. We publish only values the restaurant itself publishes.
  • How each score is calculated. Deterministic rules published in full in our methodology (v1.1), with one published bar for single ingredients and one for whole meals. Every row above lists the exact factors behind its label.
  • What the score does and does not consider. See the limitations. It scores one item, not your whole day, and it is not medical advice.
  • How to challenge or correct it. Tell us if a value is stale or a call looks wrong. Corrections are recorded in the methodology version history.

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