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Lowest calorie Burger King orders

The lightest mains, sides, sauces and drinks at Burger King, sorted by calories, with protein, carbs and fat for each.

Source: FatSecret: Burger King nutrition.

Lightest mains

Sorted from lightest. The lightest main in the database is the Chicken Nuggets - 4 Pieces at 190 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Chicken Nuggets - 4 Pieces1909 g12 g12 g
Chicken Fries - 8 Pieces22013 g16 g12 g
Jalapeño Cheddar Bites - 4 Pieces2306 g27 g11 g
Hamburger25013 g29 g10 g
Cheeseburger30015 g30 g13 g
Bacon Cheeseburger34018.1 g30.8 g16 g
Chicken Fries - 12 Pieces34020 g25 g18 g
Rodeo Burger34015 g41 g13 g
Whopper Jr.34015 g30 g18 g
Ham, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'wich35018 g29 g19 g
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'wich36015 g28 g21 g
Whopper Jr. with Cheese38017 g30 g23 g

Most protein per calorie

Mains with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie. The Bacon Double Cheeseburger gives 27 g of protein for 440 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Bacon Double Cheeseburger44027 g30 g24 g
Double Cheeseburger40024 g30 g21 g
Chicken Fries - 12 Pieces34020 g25 g18 g
Bacon King1,20066 g55 g81 g
Bacon Cheeseburger34018.1 g30.8 g16 g
Royal Crispy Chicken60031 g54 g31 g
Ham, Egg, & Cheese Croissan'wich35018 g29 g19 g
Cheeseburger30015 g30 g13 g

Lightest sides

Swapping the side is often the easiest cut. The lightest side here is the Onion Rings - Value at 200 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Onion Rings - Value2003 g27 g9 g
Have-Sies - Value2203 g31 g10 g
French Fries - Value2303 g33 g10 g
Mozzarella Fries - 4 Pieces24010 g24 g12 g
Onion Rings - Small2804 g37 g13 g
French Fries - Small3004 g43 g13 g

Lightest drinks

Drinks from 0 kcal. The heaviest drink listed, the Chocolate Oreo Shake, is 670 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Black Iced Coffee - Large00 g0 g0 g
Black Iced Coffee - Medium00 g0 g0 g
Black Iced Coffee - Small00 g0 g0 g
Brewed Coffee - Medium00 g0 g0 g
Diet Coke - Medium00 g0 g0 g
Unsweetened Iced Tea - Large00 g0 g0 g
Unsweetened Iced Tea - Medium00 g0 g0 g
Unsweetened Iced Tea - Small00 g0 g0 g

Lightest desserts

If you want something sweet, these are the lightest options, from 180 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Soft Serve Cup1804 g28 g5 g
Soft Serve Cone2005 g33 g5 g
Cinnamon Apple Pie2704 g36 g12 g
HERSHEY'S Sundae Pie3103 g32 g18 g
OREO Sundae3106 g51 g9 g

Burger King calorie traps

  • Bacon King: 1,200 kcal. About 60% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • Whopper with Cheese: 770 kcal. About 38% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • Chicken Nuggets - 16 Pieces: 770 kcal. About 38% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • Spicy Royal Crispy Chicken: 760 kcal. About 38% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • Mozzarella Fries - 12 Pieces: 730 kcal. About 36% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.

How to order low calorie at Burger King

  • Start with the lightest mains. The Chicken Nuggets - 4 Pieces is 190 kcal, and the table above lists every main from there up.
  • For protein, pick by ratio. The Bacon Double Cheeseburger has 27 g of protein for 440 kcal. High-protein meals keep you full for longer on fewer calories.
  • Drink zero-calorie. The Black Iced Coffee - Large is 0 kcal; the Chocolate Oreo Shake is 670.
  • Know the heavy hitters. The Bacon King is 1,200 kcal on its own.

About these numbers

The figures come from the FatSecret nutrition database, which lists nutrition information for Burger King menu items. We checked them on September 24, 2026 and left out any entry whose calories do not add up from its protein, carbs and fat. Menus and recipes change, so check Burger King’s own nutrition information if a number matters to you.

How much should your meal be?

With a daily target of 1,800 kcal, three 500 kcal meals leave room for a 300 kcal snack. The calorie deficit calculator works out your own target, and the protein calculator shows how much protein to aim for.

Burger King calorie questions

What is the lowest calorie main at Burger King?

The Chicken Nuggets - 4 Pieces, at 190 kcal with 9 g of protein, is the lightest main in the FatSecret database. Next are the Chicken Fries - 8 Pieces (220 kcal) and the Jalapeño Cheddar Bites - 4 Pieces (230 kcal).

What is the best high-protein, low-calorie order at Burger King?

The Bacon Double Cheeseburger: 27 g of protein for 440 kcal. The Double Cheeseburger is next with 24 g for 400 kcal.

What is the lowest calorie drink at Burger King?

The Black Iced Coffee - Large, at 0 kcal. Avoid the Chocolate Oreo Shake if you are counting: it is 670 kcal.

What is the highest calorie item at Burger King?

The Bacon King, at 1,200 kcal, is the heaviest item in the FatSecret database for Burger King.

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