Culver's vs. In-N-Out Burger, by the numbers

Culver's publishes nutrition for 135 items and In-N-Out Burger for 41. The typical In-N-Out Burger item is lighter (median 180 calories vs 520), Culver's has the single highest-protein item, and Culver's has the most protein-dense order. Below: the numbers side by side, then the lightest pick in each category both chains sell, all from the chains' own nutrition guides.

Menus:

Culver's menu Low-calorie Culver's In-N-Out Burger menu Low-calorie In-N-Out Burger

Items with published nutrition

Culver's: 135

In-N-Out Burger: 41

Median calories per item

Culver's: 520

In-N-Out Burger: 180

Real meals under 500 calories (15 g+ protein)

Culver's: 16

In-N-Out Burger: 6

Lightest real meal (15 g+ protein)

Culver's: Original Chicken Tenders (2 Piece) (260 calories, 19 g protein)

In-N-Out Burger: Cheeseburger Protein Style® (bun replaced with lettuce) (280 calories, 16 g protein)

Most protein

Culver's: Original Chicken Tenders (8 Piece) (1040 calories, 78 g protein)

In-N-Out Burger: Double-Double® (mustard & ketchup instead of spread) (550 calories, 34 g protein)

Most protein per 100 calories

Culver's: Garden Fresco Salad (Grilled chicken, no dressing) (11.8 g)

In-N-Out Burger: Double-Double® Protein Style® (bun replaced with lettuce) (6.5 g)

Keto meals (under 10 g net carbs, 15 g+ protein)

Culver's: 0

In-N-Out Burger: 1

Median sodium per item

Culver's: 560 mg

In-N-Out Burger: 65 mg

Lightest burger

Culver's ›

ButterBurger® (Single)

per burger · 20g protein · 38g carbs · 17g fat

390 kcal

In-N-Out Burger ›

Hamburger Protein Style® (bun replaced with lettuce)

per burger · 12g protein · 9g carbs · 14g fat

210 kcal

Lightest fries

Culver's ›

Crinkle Cut Fries (Small)

per order · 3g protein · 32g carbs · 9g fat

220 kcal

In-N-Out Burger ›

French Fries

per order · 6g protein · 49g carbs · 15g fat

360 kcal

Lightest shake

Culver's ›

Concrete Mixer® (Mini, Vanilla custard, no mix-in)

per mixer · 7g protein · 38g carbs · 22g fat

380 kcal

In-N-Out Burger ›

Vanilla Shake (15 oz)

per shake · 16g protein · 66g carbs · 31g fat

590 kcal

Questions people ask

Which is healthier, Culver's or In-N-Out Burger?

By the numbers, In-N-Out Burger has the lighter typical item and Culver's the better protein per calorie, so it depends on what you order. Real meals under 500 calories (150+ calories, 15 g+ protein): 16 at Culver's and 6 at In-N-Out Burger.

Which has more protein, Culver's or In-N-Out Burger?

Culver's: Original Chicken Tenders (8 Piece) has 78 g. For protein without the calories, Culver's Garden Fresco Salad (Grilled chicken, no dressing) leads at 11.8 g per 100 calories.

Which is better for keto, Culver's or In-N-Out Burger?

In-N-Out Burger has more meals under 10 g net carbs with 15 g of protein (1 vs 0). Each chain's keto page lists them.

Where do these numbers come from?

Culver's and In-N-Out Burger's own published nutrition guides, reviewed before import. Portions differ between chains, so compare calories and protein, not just item names.

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