Jack in the Box Ultimate Cheeseburger
Made with a 100% beef patty, the Ultimate Cheeseburger from Jack in the Box fast food restaurant is made with two types of cheese: American cheese and Swiss cheese, ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise. It’s served on a toasted split-top bun.
One cheeseburger burger has 840 calories, 59 grams fat, 31 grams carbohydrates, and 47 grams protein.
Read this overview for a complete guide to the nutritional value and ingredients in a Jack-in-the-Box Ultimate Cheeseburger.
Ultimate Cheeseburger Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving measured as one cheeseburger.
Nutrition Info
840 Calories
% Daily Value
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Saturated Fat |
115% |
HIGH |
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Cholesterol |
50% |
HIGH |
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Sodium |
67% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
The percentage daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient in the burger contributes to a daily diet, based on 2,000 calories per day (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA). Individual needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower depending on height, weight, and physical activity.
Calories
Each serving of the single beef patty burger with two types of cheese has 840 calories.
Here is a summary of the estimated number of calories by macronutrient in one Ultimate Cheeseburger:
Over 60% of the total calories are derived from dietary fats. Protein make up about 22% of the total calories and the remaining 15% is from carbohydrates.
Jack in the Box Ultimate Cheeseburger
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinThe summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Jack in the Box fast food restaurant. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how the burger is prepared, and/or due to topping choices.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 840 CALORIES
Fat
An Ultimate Cheeseburger from Jack in the Box contains 59 grams of total fat, including 23 grams saturated fat. That is very high on both counts.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
Note: Saturated Fat is found in various foods, including baked goods, animal fats, vegetable shortening, and cheeses, among other food items. The U.S. FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
Sodium
There are 1,550 milligrams sodium in one cheeseburger. For reference, that’s nearly 70% of the suggested limit of 2,300 milligrams for an entire day.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Ultimate Cheeseburger
Amount per serving
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Calories |
840 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
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Total Fat |
59g |
75% |
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Saturated Fat |
23g |
115% |
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Trans Fat |
3g | |
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Cholesterol |
50mg |
50% |
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Sodium |
1550mg |
67% |
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Carbohydrates |
31g |
11% |
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Dietary Fiber |
1g |
1% |
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Total Sugars |
5g | |
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Protein |
47g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
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Ultimate Cheeseburger Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
The patty is made with 100% beef that is seasoned as it’s grilled. The standard Ultimate Cheeseburger includes American and Swiss style cheeses, mayonnaise, mustard, and ketchup served on a toasted bun.
Here are the lists of ingredients in the recipe for a Jack in the Box Ultimate Cheeseburger.
Split Top Bun
Ingredients:Enriched Flour (or Enriched Unbleached Flour), Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup Or Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten, Salt, Sunflower Oil, Vegetable Proteins, Wheat Maltodextrins, Wheat Dextrose, and Corn Starch.
Alternative Split Top Bun
Ingredients:Enriched Unbleached Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Vital Wheat Gluten, Salt, Yeast Nutrient (ammonium sulfate), Dough Conditioners, Enzymes, Calcium Propionate (mold inhibitor), Vegetable Proteins, Dextrose, Maltodextrins, Starch, and Sesame Flour.
Cheese
Ingredients in pasteurized American cheese:Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid, Enzymes, Soy Lecithin, and Color.
Ingredients in Swiss style pasteurized cheese:Park-Skim Milk, Cream, Water, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Cheese Culture, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Enzymes, and Soy Lecithin.
Mustard
Ingredients in mustard:Water, Distilled Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, Turmeric and/or Paprika, Spices.
Jack in the Box also offers packets of French’s classic yellow mustard, which is made with distilled vinegar, No. 1 grade mustard seed, salt, turmeric, paprika, spice, natural flavor, and garlic powder.
Mayonnaise
Ingredients in mayo:Soybean Oil, Water, Egg Yolks (may contain salt), Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Spice, Lemon Juice Concentrate, and Calcium Disodium EDTA (to protect flavor).
Ketchup
Ingredients in ketchup:Tomato Concentrate from Red Ripe Tomatoes, Distilled Vinegar, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Salt, Spice, Onion Powder, and Natural Flavoring.
Allergens
The Ultimate Cheeseburger is made with ingredients that contain egg, gluten, milk, sesame, soy, and wheat.
Also note that the food is prepared using equipment that may be shared with other food products. As a result, the hamburger may contain or come into contact with other common food allergens.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts, ingredients, and allergens source: Jack in the Box