Carl's Jr. · Veggie & Salad
Veggie Star with CheeseCarl's Jr. calories & macros
A Carl's Jr. Veggie Star with Cheese has 640 calories (2,678 kJ), with 17.0 g protein, 26.0 g fat and 81.0 g carbs per serve. That is about 31% of the 8,700 kJ daily intake used on Australian food labels.

D2.7 g protein per 100 kcal - poor protein density on Macro Menu's S to F scale
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Full nutrition
| Per serve | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,678 kJ (640 kcal) |
| Protein | 17.0 g |
| Fat, total | 26.0 g |
| - saturated | 5.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 81.0 g |
| - sugars | 14.0 g |
| Sodium | 1,280 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 | 640 | 2,678 | 17.0 | 26.0 | 81.0 |
| No Cheese (-50 kcal) | 590 | 2,469 | 14.0 | 22.0 | 80.0 |
| No Tomato (-4 kcal) | 636 | 2,661 | 16.8 | 26.0 | 80.0 |
| No Onion (-4 kcal) | 636 | 2,661 | 16.9 | 26.0 | 80.0 |
How it compares with other Carl's Jr. veggie & salad
Of the 3 veggie & salad on the Carl's Jr. menu, Veggie Star with Cheese ranks 2nd of 3 for protein and is the highest in calories. The category average is 330 kcal, so this one is above average by 310 kcal.
| Item | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Fat g | Carbs g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Side Salad | 90 | 377 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Crispy Chicken Salad | 260 | 1,088 | 21.0 | 14.0 | 12.0 |
| Veggie Star with Cheese | 640 | 2,678 | 17.0 | 26.0 | 81.0 |
Sorted by calories, showing the items either side of this one. See every Carl's Jr. veggie & salad item.
Quick answers
How many calories are in a Carl's Jr. Veggie Star with Cheese?
A Carl's Jr. Veggie Star with Cheese has 640 calories, which is 2,678 kilojoules, per serve as sold in Australia.
How much protein is in Carl's Jr.'s Veggie Star with Cheese?
17.0 g of protein, which works out to 2.7 g per 100 kcal - rated D (poor) for protein density on Macro Menu.
How many kJ is that?
2,678 kJ. Australian menus list kilojoules; divide by 4.184 to get calories. 2,678 kJ is roughly 31% of an 8,700 kJ day.
Is it a lower-calorie choice at Carl's Jr.?
Within Carl's Jr. veggie & salad it is the 3rd lowest of 3. The lowest-calorie option in that category is Side Salad at 90 kcal, and the highest-protein is Crispy Chicken Salad with 21.0 g.
Compare it with
The closest salads and bowls by calories, at the other chains and on this menu.
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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.
Crispy Chicken Salad260 kcal · 21.0 g protein
Side Salad90 kcal · 5.0 g protein