Hardee’s Nutrition: Complete Calorie & Nutrition Guide
Trying to figure out what is actually in your Hardee’s order? This guide covers the complete Hardee’s nutrition facts for every major menu category — burgers, breakfast, chicken, sides, and drinks. Every number here is sourced from the official Hardee’s Nutritional Information Guide (updated January 2025) and verified against third-party trackers including FastFoodNutrition.org, CalorieKing, and FatSecret. Whether you are counting calories, tracking macros, managing sodium, or just want to know before you order — it is all here in one place.
Hardee’s Nutrition at a Glance
The most searched items, all in one quick-reference table.
| Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Star® with Cheese | 660 | 37g | 55g | 28g | 1,270mg |
| Super Star® with Cheese | 920 | 56g | 59g | 48g | 1,530mg |
| Monster Burger® | 1,140 | 77g | 49g | 68g | 2,530mg |
| Frisco Burger (Single) | 760 | 50g | 43g | 38g | 1,550mg |
| Mushroom & Swiss (Single) | 620 | 33g | 52g | 31g | 1,310mg |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich | 560 | 32g | 48g | 30g | 2,490mg |
| 3-Piece Chicken Tenders | 260 | 13g | 13g | 25g | 770mg |
| Sausage & Egg Biscuit | 600 | 39g | 44g | 19g | 1,290mg |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 530 | 36g | 36g | 15g | 1,360mg |
| Fries (Medium) | 400 | 19g | 51g | 4g | 800mg |
Source: Official Hardee’s Nutritional Information Guide, January 2026. Verified via FastFoodNutrition.org, CalorieKing, and FatSecret.
Hardee’s Burger Nutrition Facts
Every Hardee’s burger is built on a Quarter Pound 100% Angus beef patty cooked over an open-flame charbroiler. Here is the complete calorie and nutrition breakdown for the current burger menu.
| Burger | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Star® with Cheese | 660 | 37g | 55g | 28g | 1,270mg |
| Super Star® with Cheese | 920 | 56g | 59g | 48g | 1,530mg |
| Monster Burger® | 1,140 | 77g | 49g | 68g | 2,530mg |
| Frisco Burger (Single) | 760 | 50g | 43g | 38g | 1,550mg |
| Frisco Burger (Double) | 1,040 | 71g | 44g | 59g | 2,040mg |
| Mushroom & Swiss (Single) | 620 | 33g | 52g | 31g | 1,310mg |
| Mushroom & Swiss (Double) | 860 | 54g | 53g | 52g | 1,800mg |
| Western Bacon Cheeseburger® | 810 | 38g | 80g | 38g | 1,750mg |
| Bacon Cheeseburger (Single) | 640 | 38g | 43g | 34g | 1,290mg |
| Bacon Cheeseburger (Double) | 910 | 59g | 43g | 55g | 1,750mg |
| Big Cheeseburger (Single) | 520 | 29g | 44g | 27g | 1,090mg |
| Big Cheeseburger (Double) | 790 | 50g | 44g | 48g | 1,550mg |
| Big Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese™ | 450 | 23g | 39g | 29g | 1,930mg |
| Original Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese™ | 270 | 8g | 32g | 17g | 1,110mg |
What to know: The Famous Star® with Cheese at 660 calories is the most balanced signature burger. The Mushroom & Swiss Single at 620 calories is the lowest calorie full charbroiled burger and also has the lowest sodium among the signature lineup at 1,310mg. The Monster Burger® tops the chart at 1,140 calories but delivers 68 grams of protein — the highest of any single item on the menu.
Hardee’s Breakfast Nutrition Facts
Hardee’s breakfast is served until 10:30 AM at most locations and centers around Made From Scratch™ Biscuits — baked fresh daily in each restaurant.
Biscuit Sandwiches
| Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit | 530 | 36g | 36g | 15g | 1,360mg |
| Sausage & Egg Biscuit | 600 | 39g | 44g | 19g | 1,290mg |
| Country Ham Biscuit | 410 | 21g | 42g | 16g | 1,670mg |
| Country-Fried Steak Biscuit | 550 | 33g | 49g | 14g | 1,240mg |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Biscuit | 610 | 31g | 52g | 30g | 2,780mg |
| Spicy Hand-Breaded Chicken Biscuit | 620 | 31g | 54g | 30g | 2,810mg |
| Loaded Omelet Biscuit | 590 | 36g | 44g | 19g | 1,540mg |
| Frisco Breakfast Sandwich® | 490 | 24g | 41g | 27g | 1,640mg |
| Monster Biscuit® | 800 | 52g | 46g | 37g | 2,510mg |
| Super Sausage Biscuit | 880 | 64g | 46g | 30g | 2,100mg |
| Super Bacon Biscuit | 600 | 36g | 45g | 27g | 1,810mg |
| Biscuit ‘N’ Gravy™ | 500 | 27g | 54g | 10g | 1,460mg |
| Pork Chop ‘N’ Gravy Biscuit | 600 | 31g | 56g | 24g | 1,430mg |
| Sunrise Croissant® | 410 | 24g | 28g | 21g | 1,100mg |
Breakfast Burritos
| Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestyle Loaded Breakfast Burrito | 810 | 50g | 53g | 36g | 1,800mg |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese Burrito | 930 | 63g | 54g | 35g | 1,740mg |
Breakfast Platters
| Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Platter® — Bacon | 970 | 56g | 80g | 30g | 2,240mg |
| Breakfast Platter® — Ham | 970 | 56g | 80g | 33g | 2,770mg |
| Breakfast Platter® — Sausage | 1,090 | 70g | 80g | 30g | 2,310mg |
Breakfast Sides
| Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grits | 100 | 3g | 17g | 2g | 320mg |
| Hash Rounds® Small | 240 | 15g | 22g | 2g | 300mg |
| Hash Rounds® Medium | 320 | 19g | 28g | 3g | 400mg |
| Hash Rounds® Large | 450 | 27g | 40g | 4g | 560mg |
| Plain Biscuit | 340 | 16g | 41g | 6g | 840mg |
| Cinnamon Roll | 520 | 16g | 89g | 6g | 1,050mg |
Healthiest Hardee’s Breakfast: The Sunrise Croissant® at 410 calories with 21g protein is the most balanced full breakfast sandwich. Grits at 100 calories is the lightest side option. If protein is your main goal, the Hand-Breaded Chicken Biscuit delivers 30g of protein — though it comes with 2,780mg of sodium, so keep that in mind.
Hardee’s Chicken Nutrition Facts
Hardee’s Hand-Breaded Chicken is made fresh in-restaurant — not pre-breaded or frozen. It is one of the most prominent parts of the current menu.
Chicken Sandwiches
| Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich | 560 | 32g | 48g | 30g | 2,490mg |
| Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich | 570 | 32g | 49g | 30g | 2,530mg |
| BLT Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich | 640 | 36g | 50g | 37g | 2,640mg |
Chicken Tenders
| Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Piece Tenders | 260 | 13g | 13g | 25g | 770mg |
| 5-Piece Tenders | 440 | 21g | 21g | 41g | 1,290mg |
| 10-Piece Tenders | 880 | 43g | 43g | 82g | 2,580mg |
| 3-Piece Spicy Tenders | 270 | 13g | 14g | 25g | 810mg |
| 5-Piece Spicy Tenders | 450 | 22g | 23g | 41g | 1,350mg |
| 10-Piece Spicy Tenders | 910 | 44g | 46g | 82g | 2,700mg |
Tender Wraps
| Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranch Tender Wrap | 260 | 14g | 20g | 14g | 640mg |
| Honey Mustard Tender Wrap | 260 | 14g | 21g | 14g | 630mg |
| Spicy Tender Wrap | 280 | 16g | 21g | 14g | 700mg |
What to know: The 3-Piece Chicken Tenders are the best calorie-to-protein ratio on the menu — 260 calories, 25g protein, and only 770mg sodium. For a full sandwich, the Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich at 560 calories and 30g protein is a solid pick, though sodium is high at 2,490mg across the chicken sandwich lineup.
Hardee’s Sides & Drinks Nutrition
Fries
| Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural-Cut Fries — Small | 280 | 14g | 36g | 560mg |
| Natural-Cut Fries — Medium | 400 | 19g | 51g | 800mg |
| Natural-Cut Fries — Large | 450 | 22g | 59g | 910mg |
| Crispy Curls® — Small | 240 | 12g | 31g | 600mg |
| Crispy Curls® — Medium | 340 | 17g | 43g | 840mg |
| Crispy Curls® — Large | 410 | 21g | 51g | 1,020mg |
Desserts & Shakes
| Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-Scooped Vanilla Shake (Regular) | 700 | 36g | 83g | 13g |
| Hand-Scooped Chocolate Shake (Regular) | 730 | 36g | 91g | 13g |
| Hand-Scooped Strawberry Shake (Regular) | 710 | 36g | 85g | 13g |
| Apple Turnover | 270 | 13g | 35g | 3g |
| Cinnamon Roll | 520 | 16g | 89g | 6g |
Beverages
| Item | Calories | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dasani® Water | 0 | Zero everything |
| Coffee — any size | 5 | Black, no additions |
| 1% Milk (7 oz) | 90 | 10g protein |
| Simply Orange Juice (11.5 oz) | 160 | 37g carbs, 33g sugar |
| Coca-Cola Zero — any size | 0 | Zero calories |
| Coca-Cola (Medium 24 oz) | 240 | 60g sugar |
| Hand-Crafted Lemonade (24 oz) | 300 | 75g sugar |
Lowest Calorie Items at Hardee’s
If you are managing your calorie intake, here are the smartest choices across every category.
| Item | Calories | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| Grits | 100 | Lowest calorie item on the menu |
| Hash Rounds® Small | 240 | Light side, solid crunch |
| 3-Piece Chicken Tenders | 260 | 25g protein for 260 calories |
| Ranch Tender Wrap | 260 | Portable, balanced, low calorie |
| Honey Mustard Tender Wrap | 260 | Same as ranch, slightly different flavor |
| Original Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese™ | 270 | Lowest calorie burger option |
| Apple Turnover | 270 | Lightest dessert |
| Natural-Cut Fries Small | 280 | Portion control, same great fries |
| Country Ham Biscuit | 410 | Lightest full breakfast sandwich |
| Sunrise Croissant® | 410 | Best balanced breakfast — 21g protein |
| Mushroom & Swiss (Single) | 620 | Lowest calorie charbroiled burger |
| Famous Star® with Cheese | 660 | Lightest signature Star burger |
Calorie-conscious bottom line: The 3-Piece Chicken Tenders are the best overall value at 260 calories with 25g of protein. If you want a full charbroiled burger, the Mushroom & Swiss Single at 620 calories is the lightest option in that category.
Highest Protein Items at Hardee’s
For anyone tracking protein — post-workout, cutting, or just want a filling meal — here is where Hardee’s delivers the most.
| Item | Protein | Calories | Protein Per 100 Cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Piece Chicken Tenders | 82g | 880 | 9.3g |
| Monster Burger® | 68g | 1,140 | 6.0g |
| Frisco Burger (Double) | 59g | 1,040 | 5.7g |
| Mushroom & Swiss (Double) | 52g | 860 | 6.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger (Double) | 55g | 910 | 6.0g |
| Super Star® with Cheese | 48g | 920 | 5.2g |
| 5-Piece Chicken Tenders | 41g | 440 | 9.3g |
| Monster Biscuit® | 37g | 800 | 4.6g |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich | 30g | 560 | 5.4g |
| 3-Piece Chicken Tenders | 25g | 260 | 9.6g |
Best protein-to-calorie ratio on the menu: 3-Piece Chicken Tenders — 9.6g of protein per 100 calories. For a full-size meal, the 5-Piece Tenders at 440 calories and 41g protein are the smartest high-protein order.
Hardee’s Nutrition by Dietary Goal
Watching Sodium
Hardee’s runs high on sodium across most categories — particularly chicken sandwiches and breakfast biscuits. Your lowest sodium choices:
- 3-Piece Chicken Tenders — 770mg
- Apple Turnover — 260mg
- Mushroom & Swiss Single — 1,310mg (lowest among charbroiled burgers)
- Country-Fried Steak Biscuit — 1,240mg (lowest among breakfast sandwiches)
Items to limit if sodium is a concern: any chicken biscuit sandwich (2,700–2,810mg), Monster Biscuit® (2,510mg), and the Monster Burger® (2,530mg).
Low-Carb or Keto
The lowest carb options at Hardee’s:
- 3-Piece Chicken Tenders — 13g net carbs
- Original Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese™ — 32g carbs
- Any burger ordered protein-style (no bun) — removes roughly 40–55g of carbs and approximately 150–200 calories
Asking for any burger “protein-style” or “no bun” is the fastest way to cut carbs at Hardee’s. The Famous Star® without the bun drops from 660 to approximately 460 calories.
Tracking Fat
Lowest fat options for a full meal:
- Original Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese™ — 8g fat
- 3-Piece Chicken Tenders — 13g fat
- Tender Wraps — 14–16g fat
- Grits — 3g fat
Hardee’s Nutrition PDF — Official Document
The document includes every menu item with:
- Serving size in grams
- Calories and calories from fat
- Total fat, saturated fat, and trans fat
- Cholesterol and sodium
- Total carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and sugars
- Protein
- Full allergen codes
The current version is dated January 8, 2026. Hardee’s updates it periodically when recipes change.
Allergen key from the official PDF:
| Code | Allergen |
|---|---|
| E | Egg |
| M | Milk |
| S | Soy |
| W | Wheat |
| SS | Sesame |
| F | Fish |
| P | Peanuts |
| SF | Shellfish |
| T | Tree Nuts |
If you prefer a calorie tracking app, both MyFitnessPal and Nutritionix carry the complete Hardee’s menu database and let you log individual items and build full meals. Neither requires downloading the PDF manually.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in a Hardee’s burger?
Hardee’s burger calories range from 270 (Original Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese™) to 1,140 (Monster Burger®). The Famous Star® with Cheese has 660 calories, the Mushroom & Swiss Single has 620 calories, the Frisco Burger has 760 calories, and the Super Star® with Cheese has 920 calories.
What is the lowest calorie item at Hardee’s?
Grits at 100 calories is the lowest calorie item on the menu. Among proteins, the 3-Piece Chicken Tenders come in at 260 calories with 25g of protein. The lowest calorie full burger is the Original Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese™ at 270 calories, and among charbroiled burgers, the Mushroom & Swiss Single at 620 calories is the lightest option.
Does Hardee’s have a nutrition calculator?
Hardee’s does not currently offer an interactive online nutrition calculator on their website. For building and tracking custom meals, MyFitnessPal and Nutritionix both carry the full Hardee’s menu database. The official Hardee’s nutrition PDF is also available at hardees.com and lists complete macros for every menu item.
Where can I find the Hardee’s nutrition PDF?
The official PDF is available at hardees.com under the Nutritional Info section. It includes every current menu item with complete macros, serving sizes, and allergen information. The current version was last updated January 8, 2025.
What is the healthiest breakfast at Hardee’s?
The Sunrise Croissant® at 410 calories and 21g protein is the most balanced full breakfast sandwich on the menu. Grits at 100 calories is the lightest side. The Country Ham Biscuit (410 cal) is also a lean option. If high protein is the goal, the Hand-Breaded Chicken Biscuit delivers 30g of protein — but comes with 2,780mg of sodium, which is high.
How much sodium is in a Hardee’s meal?
A typical Hardee’s meal — burger plus medium fries plus a regular drink — puts you between 1,800mg and 3,200mg of sodium depending on what you order. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend staying under 2,300mg per day for most adults. If sodium is a concern, pairing 3-Piece Chicken Tenders (770mg) with a small fries (560mg) gives you one of the lower sodium full-meal combinations on the menu.
Is Hardee’s food high in calories?
The portions are generous, and the calorie counts reflect that. A typical lunch combo — Famous Star® with Cheese plus medium fries plus a fountain drink — runs around 1,140 calories. Lighter options do exist: 3-Piece Chicken Tenders (260 cal), Tender Wraps (260–280 cal), and the Original Hot Ham ‘N’ Cheese™ (270 cal) are all workable choices for lower calorie meals.
Does Hardee’s have allergen information?
Yes. Hardee’s publishes full allergen data in its official nutrition PDF, available at hardees.com. Allergens tracked include Egg, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Sesame, Fish, Peanuts, Shellfish, and Tree Nuts. Hardee’s does not operate an allergen-free kitchen — all items are prepared in the same kitchen and cross-contact is possible.
