Carl's Jr. · Chargrilled Beef
California ClassicCarl's Jr. calories & macros
A Carl's Jr. California Classic has 650 calories (2,720 kJ), with 28.0 g protein, 44.0 g fat and 36.0 g carbs per serve. That is about 31% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
C4.3 g protein per 100 kcal - average protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,720 kJ (650 kcal) |
| Protein | 28.0 g |
| Fat, total | 44.0 g |
| - saturated | 15.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 36.0 g |
| - sugars | 10.0 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
As published by Carl's Jr..
Customise it: what swaps change
Per-serve totals after a common change. Modifier figures are Macro Menu estimates unless Carl's Jr. publishes the component itself.
| Change | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As sold | 650 | 2,720 | 28.0 | 44.0 | 36.0 |
| No Bun (-150 kcal) | 500 | 2,092 | 23.0 | 41.5 | 9.0 |
| No Mayo (-80 kcal) | 570 | 2,385 | 27.8 | 35.5 | 35.0 |
| No Cheese (-50 kcal) | 600 | 2,510 | 25.0 | 40.0 | 35.0 |
| No Ketchup (-20 kcal) | 630 | 2,636 | 28.0 | 44.0 | 31.0 |
| No Mustard (-5 kcal) | 645 | 2,699 | 28.0 | 44.0 | 35.0 |
| No Lettuce (-1 kcal) | 649 | 2,715 | 27.9 | 44.0 | 35.8 |
| No Tomato (-4 kcal) | 646 | 2,703 | 27.8 | 44.0 | 35.0 |
| No Onion (-4 kcal) | 646 | 2,703 | 27.9 | 44.0 | 35.0 |
| No Pickles (-2 kcal) | 648 | 2,711 | 28.0 | 44.0 | 35.5 |
How it compares with other Carl's Jr. chargrilled beef
Of the 8 chargrilled beef on the Carl's Jr. menu, California Classic ranks 6th of 8 for protein and is the 4th lowest in calories. The category average is 695 kcal, so this one is below average by 45 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeseburger | 340 | 1,423 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 32.0 |
| Double Cheeseburger | 450 | 1,883 | 25.0 | 24.0 | 33.0 |
| Famous Star with Cheese | 610 | 2,552 | 28.0 | 32.0 | 50.0 |
| California Classic | 650 | 2,720 | 28.0 | 44.0 | 36.0 |
| Western Bacon Burger with Cheese | 750 | 3,138 | 34.0 | 39.0 | 64.0 |
| Super Star with Cheese | 850 | 3,556 | 46.0 | 52.0 | 51.0 |
| The Big Carl | 910 | 3,807 | 45.0 | 60.0 | 47.0 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every Carl's Jr. chargrilled beef item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a Carl's Jr. California Classic?
A Carl's Jr. California Classic has 650 calories, which is 2,720 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Carl's Jr.'s California Classic?
28.0 g of protein, which works out to 4.3 g per 100 kcal - rated C (average) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
2,720 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 2,720 kJ is roughly 31% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Carl's Jr.?
Within Carl's Jr. chargrilled beef it is the 4th lowest of 8. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Cheeseburger at 340 kcal, and the highest-protein is Double Western Bacon Burger with Cheese with 52.0 g.
Compare it with
The closest burgers by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More Carl's Jr. chargrilled beef
Famous Star with Cheese610 kcal · 28.0 g protein
Western Bacon Burger with Cheese750 kcal · 34.0 g protein
Super Star with Cheese850 kcal · 46.0 g protein
Double Cheeseburger450 kcal · 25.0 g protein
The Big Carl910 kcal · 45.0 g protein
Cheeseburger340 kcal · 16.0 g proteinCarl's Jr. full menuHighest protein at Carl's Jr.Lowest calorie at Carl's Jr.Other restaurants
Source: Carl's Jr's own nutrition guide, with the live menu taken from the My Carl's app API (carlsjr.redcatcloud.com.au), per serve as sold. Last checked against the live menu on 8 September 2026. Every source.