Carl's Jr. · Chargrilled Beef
The Big CarlCarl's Jr. calories & macros
A Carl's Jr. The Big Carl has 910 calories (3,807 kJ), with 45.0 g protein, 60.0 g fat and 47.0 g carbs per serve. That is about 44% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.
B4.9 g protein per 100 kcal - good protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3,807 kJ (910 kcal) |
| Protein | 45.0 g |
| Fat, total | 60.0 g |
| - saturated | 22.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 47.0 g |
| - sugars | 9.0 g |
| Sodium | 1,020 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 | 910 | 3,807 | 45.0 | 60.0 | 47.0 |
| No Bun (-150 kcal) | 760 | 3,180 | 40.0 | 57.5 | 20.0 |
| No Mayo (-80 kcal) | 830 | 3,473 | 44.8 | 51.5 | 46.0 |
| No Cheese (-50 kcal) | 860 | 3,598 | 42.0 | 56.0 | 46.0 |
| No Ketchup (-20 kcal) | 890 | 3,724 | 45.0 | 60.0 | 42.0 |
| No Mustard (-5 kcal) | 905 | 3,787 | 45.0 | 60.0 | 46.0 |
| No Lettuce (-1 kcal) | 909 | 3,803 | 44.9 | 60.0 | 46.8 |
| No Tomato (-4 kcal) | 906 | 3,791 | 44.8 | 60.0 | 46.0 |
| No Onion (-4 kcal) | 906 | 3,791 | 44.9 | 60.0 | 46.0 |
| No Pickles (-2 kcal) | 908 | 3,799 | 45.0 | 60.0 | 46.5 |
How it compares with other Carl's Jr. chargrilled beef
Of the 8 chargrilled beef on the Carl's Jr. menu, The Big Carl ranks 3rd of 8 for protein and is the 7th lowest in calories. The category average is 695 kcal, so this one is above average by 215 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Double Western Bacon Burger with Cheese | 1,000 | 4,184 | 52.0 | 59.0 | 65.0 |
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. The Big Carl?
A Carl's Jr. The Big Carl has 910 calories, which is 3,807 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Carl's Jr.'s The Big Carl?
45.0 g of protein, which works out to 4.9 g per 100 kcal - rated B (good) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
3,807 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 3,807 kJ is roughly 44% 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 7th 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
Super Star with Cheese850 kcal · 46.0 g protein
Double Western Bacon Burger with Cheese1,000 kcal · 52.0 g protein
Western Bacon Burger with Cheese750 kcal · 34.0 g protein
California Classic650 kcal · 28.0 g protein
Famous Star with Cheese610 kcal · 28.0 g protein
Double Cheeseburger450 kcal · 25.0 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.