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Short BlackCarl's Jr. calories & macros
A Carl's Jr. Short Black has 5 calories (21 kJ), with 0.0 g protein, 0.0 g fat and 0.0 g carbs per serve. That is about 0% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
F0.0 g protein per 100 kcal - high cal protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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How it compares with other Carl's Jr. coffee
Of the 7 coffee on the Carl's Jr. menu, Short Black has the least protein and is the 3rd lowest in calories. The category average is 81 kcal, so this one is below average by 76 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Tea (3 options) | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Long Black (3 options) | 5 | 21 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Short Black | 5 | 21 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Cappuccino (3 options) | 130 | 544 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| Flat White (3 options) | 130 | 544 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 10.0 |
| Latte (3 options) | 130 | 544 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 10.0 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every Carl's Jr. coffee item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a Carl's Jr. Short Black?
A Carl's Jr. Short Black has 5 calories, which is 21 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Carl's Jr.'s Short Black?
0.0 g of protein, which works out to 0.0 g per 100 kcal - rated F (high cal) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
21 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 21 kJ is roughly 0% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Carl's Jr.?
Within Carl's Jr. coffee it is the 3rd lowest of 7. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Hot Tea at 0 kcal, and the highest-protein is Mocha with 8.0 g.
Compare it with
The closest drinks by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
More Carl's Jr. coffee
Long Black5 kcal · 0.0 g protein
Hot Tea0 kcal · 0.0 g protein
Cappuccino130 kcal · 7.0 g protein
Flat White130 kcal · 7.0 g protein
Latte130 kcal · 7.0 g protein
Mocha170 kcal · 8.0 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.