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Cheese Curds are the highest-protein side on Cook Out's menu. A full order has 16 grams of protein in 299 calories, matching the chicken nuggets and beating every fry, ring and hushpuppy, and a tray side is 150 calories with 8 grams. They cost about $2.39. The trade is saturated fat: 11 grams in a full order and 63 mg of cholesterol.
- 16 g
- Protein, full order
- 299
- Calories, full order
- 11 g
- Saturated fat, full order
- $2.39
- Typical price
Ties the chicken nuggets
Side is 150
Over twice the Cheddar Style add-on's 5 g
Full order
How do the curds break down?
| Side | Full order | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 150 | 299 |
| Fat | 10 g | 19 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 11 g |
| Carbs | 7 g | 14 g |
| Protein | 8 g | 16 g |
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 63 mg |
| Sodium | 280 mg | 560 mg |
The low-carb profile is unusual for Cook Out: 14 grams of carbs in a full order against 93 for hushpuppies. Among sides, only the chicken nuggets match the curds' 16 grams of protein.
How do they rank against other chains?
A YouTube video asked who has the best cheese curds in fast food and compared Buffalo Wild Wings, Culver's, Zaxby's, Cook Out, A&W and Dairy Queen. The snippet we could see gives no verdict for Cook Out. TikTok fans of Cook Out's white cheddar version rate the cheese bites highly, and reviewers often mention cheese sticks and Cajun fries alongside them.
Curds against bites
| Side | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheese Curds | $2.39 | 150 side, 299 full order | 8 g side, 16 g full order |
| White Cheddar Cheese Bites | $3.39 | 380 | Not listed |
Who should pick curds over fries?
Anyone who wants a high-protein, low-carb side and does not mind the saturated fat. Both curd sizes are on the sides guide.