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Lowest calorie Raising Cane's orders

The lightest mains, sides, sauces and drinks at Raising Cane's, sorted by calories, with protein, carbs and fat for each.

Source: FatSecret: Raising Cane's nutrition.

Raising Cane's meals, added up

A lighter meal: 520 kcal

The most protein-dense main between 250 and 450 kcal, with the lightest side and a zero-calorie drink.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Kids Combo (Maryland)42034 g33 g16 g
Coleslaw1001 g10 g6 g
Coca-Cola Zero - Regular00 g0 g0 g
Total52035 g43 g22 g

Lightest mains

Sorted from lightest. The lightest main in the database is the Kids Combo (Maryland) at 420 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Kids Combo (Maryland)42034 g33 g16 g
Kids Combo (Louisville, KY)61034 g39 g35 g
Chicken Sandwich83047 g69 g41 g
The 3 Finger Combo1,05048 g83 g59 g
The Sandwich Combo1,14051 g108 g56 g
The Box Combo1,29062 g98 g72 g
Box Combo - The Posty Way1,74066 g173 g89 g
The Caniac Combo1,84090 g125 g108 g

Most protein per calorie

Mains with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie. The Kids Combo (Maryland) gives 34 g of protein for 420 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Kids Combo (Maryland)42034 g33 g16 g
Chicken Sandwich83047 g69 g41 g
Kids Combo (Louisville, KY)61034 g39 g35 g
The Caniac Combo1,84090 g125 g108 g
The Box Combo1,29062 g98 g72 g
The 3 Finger Combo1,05048 g83 g59 g
The Sandwich Combo1,14051 g108 g56 g
Box Combo - The Posty Way1,74066 g173 g89 g

Sauces and dressings

Per serving. They range from 0 kcal (Louisiana Hot Sauce) to 190 kcal (Cane's Sauce).

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Louisiana Hot Sauce00 g0 g0 g
Ketchup (Dip N Squeeze Cup)350 g8 g0 g
Kraft Mayonnaise900 g0 g10 g
Honey Mustard Sauce1401 g16 g8 g
Cane's Sauce1900 g6 g18 g

Lightest drinks

Drinks from 0 kcal. The heaviest drink listed, the Lemonade - Jug, is 1,700 kcal.

ItemkcalProteinCarbsFat
Coca-Cola Zero - Regular00 g0 g0 g
Diet Coke - Large00 g0 g0 g
Diet Coke - Regular00 g0 g0 g
Pepsi Zero - Large00 g1 g0 g
Unsweet Tea - Regular00 g0 g0 g
Half Sweet Tea/Half Unsweet Tea - Kid's600 g16 g0 g
Gatorade Fruit Punch - Kid’S800 g22 g0 g
Half Unsweet Tea/Half Lemonade - Kid's800 g20 g0 g

Raising Cane's calorie traps

  • The Caniac Combo: 1,840 kcal. About 92% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • Box Combo - The Posty Way: 1,740 kcal. About 87% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • Lemonade - Jug: 1,700 kcal. About 85% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • The Box Combo: 1,290 kcal. About 64% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
  • The Sandwich Combo: 1,140 kcal. About 57% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.

How to order low calorie at Raising Cane's

  • Start with the lightest mains. The Kids Combo (Maryland) is 420 kcal, and the table above lists every main from there up.
  • For protein, pick by ratio. The Kids Combo (Maryland) has 34 g of protein for 420 kcal. High-protein meals keep you full for longer on fewer calories.
  • Drink zero-calorie. The Coca-Cola Zero - Regular is 0 kcal; the Lemonade - Jug is 1,700.
  • Choose the sauce on purpose. Sauces and dressings run from 0 to 190 kcal per serving.
  • Know the heavy hitters. The The Caniac Combo is 1,840 kcal on its own.

About these numbers

The figures come from the FatSecret nutrition database, which lists nutrition information for Raising Cane's 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 Raising Cane's’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.

Raising Cane's calorie questions

What is the lowest calorie main at Raising Cane's?

The Kids Combo (Maryland), at 420 kcal with 34 g of protein, is the lightest main in the FatSecret database. Next are the Kids Combo (Louisville, KY) (610 kcal) and the Chicken Sandwich (830 kcal).

What is the best high-protein, low-calorie order at Raising Cane's?

The Kids Combo (Maryland): 34 g of protein for 420 kcal. The Chicken Sandwich is next with 47 g for 830 kcal.

What is the lowest calorie drink at Raising Cane's?

The Coca-Cola Zero - Regular, at 0 kcal. Avoid the Lemonade - Jug if you are counting: it is 1,700 kcal.

What is the highest calorie item at Raising Cane's?

The The Caniac Combo, at 1,840 kcal, is the heaviest item in the FatSecret database for Raising Cane's.

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