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The Regular burger gives you more protein than the Big Double for 50 cents less. At 4.4 oz and 328 calories it carries 22 grams of protein against the Big Double's 20, and at $3.49 it costs $0.50 less than the Big Double's $3.99. It is the main in the standard Regular Tray, which is why Cook Out's whole price structure is built around it.
- 22 g
- Protein
- $3.49
- Typical price
- 6.3 g
- Protein per dollar
- 1,115
- Calories, a full tray
Two more than the Big Double
Big Double is $3.99
Big Double 5.0, Small 4.7
With fries, hushpuppies and a Coke
What is a Regular burger?
A quarter-pound char-grilled patty on a soft bun. The official guide lists 328 calories, 14 grams of fat, 5 grams of saturated fat, 66 mg of cholesterol and 340 mg of sodium, with 27 grams of carbs and 22 grams of protein. Reg. Burger is one of the mains in the Regular Tray, and the style names on the board, from Cook Out to Cheddar, all apply to it.
Which burger size is the best value?
It depends on what you measure. The Regular wins on protein per dollar, the Big Double on weight per dollar, and the Small on the lowest price. The table uses typical menu prices, which stores set individually.
| Burger | Price | Weight | Cents per ounce | Protein | Protein per dollar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $2.99 | 3.2 oz | 93 | 14 g | 4.7 g |
| Regular | $3.49 | 4.4 oz | 79 | 22 g | 6.3 g |
| Big Double | $3.99 | 6.5 oz | 61 | 20 g | 5.0 g |
The Huge is left out because its price differs more by store than any other; the Huge guide explains the range.
What does a full tray with a Regular burger weigh in at?
Add a Regular Fries (347 calories), a side of Hushpuppies (300) and a regular Coca-Cola (140) to the burger's 328, and the Regular Tray comes to 1,115 calories. Bought separately at October 2026 prices, the burger, fries, hushpuppies and Coke cost $10.06 against $7.39 for the tray, so the tray saves $2.67. Our tray menu lists every main.
How do you dress a Regular burger?
| Style on a Regular | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | 328 | 22 g | 340 mg |
| Steak | 419 | 23 g | 481 mg |
| Cook Out | 451 | 25 g | 858 mg |
| Out West | 530 | 30 g | 1,022 mg |
| Cheddar | 561 | 30 g | 1,069 mg |
The style costs 50 cents on top of the $3.49 base, which is how the Cook Out Style comes to $3.99. The styles guide explains each build.
Who should order the Regular?
Anyone who wants the standard burger without paying for a second patty. If protein per dollar matters, the Regular beats the Big Double, and the Big Double guide covers the case for the other side.