Culver’s nutrition is easier to eat lightly at than its reputation suggests — and harder than the custard counter suggests. The Original ButterBurger is 390 calories, the Grilled Chicken Sandwich is 390 calories with 41g of protein, and both entree salads land under 400. Where it turns is the custard and the fried sides: a large Concrete Mixer is 900 calories before candy, large cheese curds are 730, and family fries are 900. This guide lists calories, protein, fat, carbs and sodium for every item, from the chain’s nutrition guide as reported by the trackers — with the conflicts stated, not smoothed.
Three companion guides go deeper: the Culver’s menu guide lists the full board with typical prices, the Culver’s secret menu guide collects the fan builds with component-math calories, and the Culver’s coupons guide explains Delicious Rewards and the birthday treat. For the same treatment at the other chains, see our Chick-fil-A nutrition, Raising Cane’s nutrition, KFC nutrition, Wingstop nutrition and Five Guys nutrition guides. Calories below are the November 2026 figures unless a conflict is flagged; sodium and macros come from the July 2026 capture of the same guide, rounded, and are marked as such.
ButterBurger Nutrition
Patty count, cheese and bacon drive the numbers: singles start near 390 calories, doubles and bacon builds climb past 700. The one conflict here is the Cheese single — 460 calories in the November check, 450 in the July capture. The table uses 460; the 10-calorie gap is a rounding difference between captures of the same guide, not a recipe change.
| ButterBurger | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original, Single | 390 | 20g | 19g | 39g | 600mg |
| Cheese, Single | 460 | 24g | 24g | 34g | 790mg |
| Deluxe, Single | 580 | 29g | — | — | — |
| Wisconsin Swiss Melt | 650 | — | — | — | — |
| Sourdough Melt | 690 | — | — | — | — |
| Mushroom & Swiss | 660 | — | — | — | — |
| Bacon Deluxe | 700–830 | — | — | — | — |
| Double ButterBurger | 680 | — | — | — | — |
| BBQ Bacon ButterBurger | 750 | — | — | — | — |
Protein and sodium are published for the two base burgers only — the chain’s guide lists full macros for the Original and Cheese, and calories only for the builds. That is a guide limitation, not an omission here: where a macro is not published, the table says so rather than guessing. The Bacon Deluxe range (700–830) is the price-spread twin — two November captures of the same item at different prices and calories, stated as a range.
Chicken, Cod & Sandwich Nutrition
The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is the protein leader on the whole menu: 41g of protein for 390 calories, the best macro split at any burger chain in our guides. The one conflict here is the grilled chicken itself — 390 calories in the official-guide-derived figures and the July macros table, against 480 in the November check. The table uses 390, with the 480 figure stated here rather than hidden. The tenders carry the other conflict: three pieces at 390 calories in the November check (130 per piece, consistent with the per-piece math) against 520 in the July capture — which is the four-piece figure, mislabeled. The table uses 390 for three pieces and 520 for four.
| Item | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders, 3 pc | 390 | 30g | 18g | 22g | 930mg |
| Chicken Tenders, 4 pc | 520 | 40g | — | — | — |
| North Atlantic Cod Filet Sandwich | 600 | — | — | — | — |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 690 | — | — | — | — |
| Pork Tenderloin Sandwich | 620 | — | — | — | — |
| Beef Pot Roast Sandwich | 480 | — | — | — | — |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 390 | 41g | 7g | 40g | 1,070mg |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 720 | — | — | — | — |
| Grilled Reuben Melt | 740 | — | — | — | — |
| Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp, 6 pc | 320 | — | — | — | — |
The sodium note matters on this table: the Grilled Chicken Sandwich carries 1,070mg of sodium — the highest sodium figure published for any single sandwich in our guides — so the lightest calorie pick is not the lightest sodium pick. The shrimp is the lightest entree at 320 calories, and the tenders scale cleanly at 130 calories per piece.
Sides, Salads & Value Basket Totals
Green beans at 60 calories and the side salad at 140 are lighter than the fries at any size — the swap that keeps a ButterBurger meal under 500 calories. The curds are the most contested figure on the menu: the November check lists a Regular at 490 calories with 20g of protein, while the July capture lists a Medium at about 510 and a Regular at 670 with 27g of protein and 1,490mg of sodium. The sizes are named differently by location, so the table uses the November Regular figure and the conflict is stated here: if your store’s Regular is the larger size, it is closer to 670.
| Side / Salad | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Beans | 60 | — | — | — |
| Side Salad | 140 | — | — | — |
| Coleslaw | 150 | — | — | — |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | 240 | — | — | — |
| Crinkle Cut Fries, Regular | 270 | 5g | 17g | 340mg |
| Chili Cup (George’s Chili) | 300 | — | — | — |
| Onion Rings, Regular | 340 | — | — | — |
| Crinkle Cut Fries, Large | 420 | — | — | — |
| Onion Rings, Large | 480 | — | — | — |
| Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Regular | 490 | 20g | 25g | — |
| Wisconsin Cheese Curds, Large | 730 | — | — | — |
| Crinkle Cut Fries, Family | 900 | — | — | — |
| Garden Fresco Salad with Chicken | 330 | — | — | — |
| Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad with Chicken | 390 | — | — | — |
Fries carry their own conflict: the November check lists Regular fries at 270 calories, while the July capture lists Regular at 330–380 depending on the table. The table uses 270 and states the range — 270–380 is the honest spread for a regular fries across captures. Value Basket totals, from the July capture: ButterBurger Cheese Basket 1,090, Deluxe Basket 1,190, Bacon Deluxe Basket 1,320, Tenders 3 pc Basket 1,140, Spicy Crispy Chicken Basket 1,240, Cod Basket 1,180 — each including the side and drink as served.
Frozen Custard & Drink Nutrition
Custard is where the meal doubles. A single scoop of vanilla is 310 calories with 6g of protein; a large Concrete Mixer is 900 before candy, and a candy-loaded one can pass 1,500. The mini is the honest compromise: 340–380 calories for plain vanilla or chocolate, before mix-ins.
| Custard / Drink | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Scoop (vanilla) | 310 | 6g | 18g | 30g |
| Single Scoop (chocolate) | 280 | 6g | 14g | 35g |
| Double Scoop | 620 | — | — | — |
| Shake | 570 | — | — | — |
| Malt | 600 | — | — | — |
| Sundae (one scoop) | 540 | — | — | — |
| Concrete Mixer, Regular | 630 | — | — | — |
| Concrete Mixer, Large | 900 | — | — | — |
| Banana Split | 720 | — | — | — |
| Root Beer Float | 420 | — | — | — |
| Mini Concrete Mixer (plain) | 340–380 | — | — | — |
| Fountain Drink, Regular | 0–250 | — | — | — |
| Lemonade, Regular | 190 | — | — | — |
| Iced Tea (unsweet) | 0–5 | — | — | — |
Chocolate custard runs slightly lighter than vanilla per scoop (280 vs 310) — the one place chocolate wins. The drink math is the free win: unsweet tea and water are zero, and a regular fountain drink runs 0–250 depending on the pour. A Deluxe ButterBurger with large curds and a regular Concrete Mixer clears 1,900 calories before the drink — the heaviest ordinary order on the board.
How to Order Lighter at Culver’s
Pick the Grilled Chicken Sandwich (390 calories, 41g protein) over the breaded chicken, swap fries for a side salad (140) or green beans (60), and order the smallest burger size that satisfies. For dessert, a single scoop (310) or a Mini Concrete Mixer (340–380 before mix-ins) instead of a regular or large. The Original ButterBurger (390) with applesauce (100) and bottled water totals about 490 calories — the lightest full meal on the board. What to skip: the large Concrete Mixer with candy, the family fries as a solo side, and the large curds as a solo side — each is a meal on its own.
Culver’s Nutrition FAQs
How many calories are in a Culver’s ButterBurger?
The Original Single is 390 calories; a Single Cheese is 460. Doubles and bacon builds climb to 680–830.
What is the healthiest item at Culver’s?
The Grilled Chicken Sandwich: 390 calories with 41g of protein. The Garden Fresco Salad with chicken is 330 calories, and green beans are 60.
How many calories are in Culver’s cheese curds?
A Regular is 490 calories in the November check — but trackers disagree, with one July capture listing a Regular at 670. The sizes are named differently by location, so confirm the size at your register.
How many calories are in a Concrete Mixer?
A Regular is 630 calories before rich mix-ins; a Large is 900 before candy. A candy-loaded Large can pass 1,500. A Mini runs 340–380 plain.
Conclusion
Culver’s is easier to eat lightly at than its reputation suggests — the grilled chicken, the salads and the green beans are all genuinely light — and the custard counter is where the day goes sideways. Order the Grilled Chicken Sandwich or the Original ButterBurger, swap the fries for green beans, and keep the custard to a single scoop or a Mini. The full board with prices is in our Culver’s menu guide.
