Keto at Five Guys: 5 Easy Steps to Ordering Low Carb (+ Meal Combos!)

by Retail Staff NF December 09, 2024

Five Guys Burger and Fries has a multitude of low carb options for the hungry Keto eater! To streamline your ordering process, we've broken down your options into five easy steps: pick your protein, make it bunless, add keto-friendly toppings, swap the fries for peanuts, and keep your drink simple. Between these guidelines and the ready-made meal combos we've compiled, you're guaranteed to have a delicious, ketosis-enhancing meal every single visit!

How to Build a Keto Meal at Five Guys

Five Guys' menu is packed with keto-friendly picks, so your options for creating a satisfying meal are vast. Here's exactly what you need to do to order a perfectly keto meal at Five Guys every single time:

Step 1 - Pick Your Protein Base

As simple as this is, there are a few mini-steps to consider:

1. Hamburger or Hot Dog

Your first choice is between two American classics: hamburger or hot dog.

The hamburger is a 3.3 oz fresh ground beef patty and the hot dogs are Hebrew National beef franks.

2. Little or Regular

If you choose a hamburger, you'll then need to decide if you want to order a Little Hamburger or a Hamburger. The Little Hamburger has just one 3.3 oz patty whereas the regular Hamburger has two patties for a total of 6.6 oz of beef.

3. Cheese, Bacon, or Both

Once you've made this key decision, you'll have one more critical decision to make, and that is, do you want cheese on that, bacon, or both?

The good news is that you can't go wrong with any of these selections because they're all as keto-friendly as it gets!

But, to help you make your choice a little easier, here are the approximate macronutrients for each:

Hamburger

Macros: 440 calories, 34g fat, 0g net carbs, 32g protein

Cheeseburger

Macros: 482 calories, 35g fat, 0g net carbs, 40g protein

Bacon Burger

Macros: 520 calories, 41g fat, 0g net carbs, 36g protein

Bacon Cheeseburger

Macros: 660 calories, 53g fat, 0g net carbs, 44g protein

Little Hamburger

Macros: 220 calories, 17g fat, 0g net carbs, 16g protein

Little Cheeseburger

Macros: 290 calories, 23g fat, 0g net carbs, 20g protein

Little Bacon Burger

Macros: 300 calories, 24g fat, 0g net carbs, 20g protein

Little Bacon Cheeseburger

Macros: 370 calories, 30g fat, 0g net carbs, 24g protein

Kosher Style Hot Dog

Macros: 240 calories, 20g fat, 2g net carbs, 11g protein

Cheese Dog

Macros: 310 calories, 26g fat, 2g net carbs, 15g protein

Bacon Dog

Macros: 320 calories, 27g fat, 2g net carbs, 15g protein

Bacon Cheese Dog

Macros: 390 calories, 33g fat, 2g net carbs, 19g protein

Step 2 - Make it Bunless

This is key to making your Five Guys meal keto-friendly. With a whopping 37 grams of net carbs per bun, chowing down of a bun will kick you out of ketosis.

Instead, request a lettuce wrap or just keep it simple and go without!

Pro tip: If ordering a lettuce wrap, ask for a "double lettuce wrap." This extra lettuce will provide a more structurally sound wrapping and better contain your toppings.

Step 3 - Add Keto-Friendly Toppings

In addition to being free, the other good news about Five Guys' toppings is that most of them are keto-friendly!

In fact, there are just two toppings to avoid: the Bar-B-Q Sauce, which clocks in at 15 grams of net carbs per servings, and the ketchup, which contains 5 grams of net carbs per serving.

Here are the macros for each keto-friendly topping you can choose from:

A.1 Sauce

Macros: 15 calories, 0g fat, 3g net carbs, 0g protein

Green Peppers

Macros: 5 calories, 0g fat, <1g net carbs, 0g protein

Grilled Mushrooms

Macros: 5 calories, 0g fat, 1g net carbs, 0g protein

Hot Sauce

Macros: 0 calories, 0g fat, 0g net carbs, 0g protein

Jalapeño Peppers

Macros: 3 calories, 0g fat, <1g net carbs, 0g protein

Lettuce

Macros: 4 calories, 0g fat, <1g net carbs, 0g protein

Mayonnaise

Macros: 100 calories, 11g fat, 0g net carbs, 0g protein

Mustard

Macros: 0 calories, 0g fat, 0g net carbs, 0g protein

Onions/ Grilled Onions

Macros: 10 calories, 0g fat, <2g net carbs, 0g protein

Pickles

Macros: 3 calories, 0g fat, 1g net carbs, 0g protein

Relish

Macros: 10 calories, 0g fat, 3g net carbs, 0g protein

Tomatoes

Macros: 9 calories, 0g fat, <2g net carbs, <1g protein

Step 4 - Swap the Fries for Peanuts

As you may have guessed, fries are loaded with carbs so they're a no-no on the keto diet.

Even the smallest size, a Little Fry, will set you back 64 net grams of carbs, which is enough to kick even the most experienced keto dieter out of ketosis.

Instead, help yourself to a serving of complimentary peanuts. A serving, which is approximately 28 shelled peanuts, delivers 166 calories, 14g of fat, 4g net carbs, and almost 7 grams of protein making it a nutritious addition to your meal.

Step 5 - Keep Your Drink Simple

Save the milkshakes and sodas until you're done with the keto diet and instead, keep it simple with unsweetened iced tea or water.

Dasani Bottled Water

Macros: 0 calories, 0g fat, 0g net carbs, 0g protein

Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea

Macros: 0 calories, 0g fat, 0g net carbs, 0g protein

Order Ready-to-Go Keto Meal Combos

The Classic Keto Burger

Hamburger (2 patties)
Double Lettuce Wrap
Mustard
Tomato
Onions
Nutrition facts: 463 calories, 34g fat, <3g net carbs, 32g protein

The Ultimate Keto Burger

Bacon Cheeseburger (2 patties)
Double Lettuce Wrap
Order it "All The Way minus ketchup" (includes mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, and mustard)
Nutrition facts: 791 calories, 64g fat, <5g net carbs, 44g protein

Hot and Spicy Dog

Hot Dog
Hot Sauce
Green Peppers
Jalapeño Peppers
Grilled Mushrooms
Nutrition facts: 253 calories, 20g fat, 4g net carbs, 11g protein

Fully Loaded Dog

Bacon Cheese Hot Dog
Order it "All The Way minus ketchup" (includes mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, and mustard)
Nutrition facts: 521 calories, 44g fat, <6g net carbs, 19g protein

The Keto Snack Attack

Little Cheeseburger (1 patty)
Grilled Mushrooms
Green Peppers
Tomatoes
Nutrition facts: 309 calories, 23g fat, <3g net carbs, 20g protein

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