Nutrition comparison

Kids, Chicken Nuggets, 4 pc vs American Cheese

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

Quick answer

American Cheese is lowest in calories, while Kids, Chicken Nuggets, 4 pc gives the most protein.

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Lowest calories
American Cheese
40 kcal
Highest protein
Kids, Chicken Nuggets, 4 pc
8 g protein
Lowest carbs
American Cheese
0 g carbs
Lowest sodium
American Cheese
200 mg sodium

Side-by-side nutrition facts

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

Menu itemCaloriesProteinCarbsFatFiberSodium
Kids, Chicken Nuggets, 4 pcKids190 kcal8 g10 g13 g1 g480 mg
American CheeseCheeses40 kcal2 g0 g3.5 g0 g200 mg

Which should you choose?

Choose American Cheese if your priority is keeping calories lower. It has 40 calories per serving.

Choose Kids, Chicken Nuggets, 4 pc if you want the most protein. It has 8g protein per serving.

If sodium matters, American Cheese is the lighter sodium pick at 200mg.

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