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Cook Out's hushpuppies are the cheapest calories on the menu. A full order costs about $1.99 and carries 600 calories, 301 calories per dollar, and a tray side is half that at 300. They also made the Tasting Table's list of fast food sides better than the mains, published June 21, 2026, where regulars quoted on Reddit say they cannot leave without them.
- 301
- Calories per dollar
- 600
- Calories in a full order
- 93 g
- Carbs in a full order
- 1,440 mg
- Sodium in a full order
Full order, 600 calories for $1.99
A tray side is 300
The most of any side
63% of a 2,300 mg day
What is in a full order?
| Side | Full order | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 300 | 600 |
| Fat | 9 g | 18 g |
| Carbs | 47 g | 93 g |
| Sugar | 11 g | 21 g |
| Protein | 2 g | 3 g |
| Sodium | 720 mg | 1,440 mg |
Both rows are the official figures. The sugar is notable: 21 grams in a full order is more than any other savory side on the board, and the full order's 3 grams of protein is a fraction of its 600 calories.
What do regulars say about hushpuppies?
Tasting Table's Catherine Brookes placed Cook Out Hushpuppies sixth on a list of ten sides that beat their mains, describing a loyal regulars' favorite and a carb-heavy comfort side for the chain's burgers and shakes. The piece quotes Redditors: "I can't go there without gettin me some hushpuppies. They're so good," and "Their hush puppies are the best I've ever had." Fans there recommend ordering them with the Cajun fries.
How do they compare with the other sides per dollar?
| Side | Price | Calories | Calories per dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hushpuppies (full order) | $1.99 | 600 | 301 |
| Large Fries | $2.99 | 694 | 232 |
| Regular Fries | $2.39 | 347 | 145 |
| Okra | $2.39 | 228 | 95 |
| Onion Rings (full order) | $2.69 | 256 | 95 |
The hushpuppies are the best calorie value of any side and also the saltiest, at 1,440 mg of sodium. A tray side halves both figures. Our vegetarian guide and sides guide list the rest.
Who should get the full order?
Anyone who wants an inexpensive filling side. Use the tray side rather than the full order if sodium matters.