Ketchup vs American Cheese

Compare calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, and fiber for these Jack in the Box menu items.

Quick answer

Ketchup is lowest in calories, while American Cheese gives the most protein.

Lowest calories

Ketchup

20 kcal

Highest protein

American Cheese

2 g protein

Lowest carbs

American Cheese

0 g carbs

Lowest sodium

Ketchup

160 mg sodium

Side-by-side nutrition facts

Values are per listed serving and may vary by location or preparation.

Menu item	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sodium
KetchupSandwich Sauces	20 kcal	0 g	5 g	0 g	0 g	160 mg
American CheeseCheeses	40 kcal	2 g	0 g	3.5 g	0 g	200 mg

Choose Ketchup if your priority is keeping calories lower. It has 20 calories per serving.

Choose American Cheese if you want the most protein. It has 2g protein per serving.

If sodium matters, Ketchup is the lighter sodium pick at 160mg.

Open these items in the Jack in the Box calculator to see combined calories and macros.