Hungry Jack’s Chips: Prices, Sizes, Calories & Ingredients
Almost every Hungry Jack’s order comes with a side of chips. Hungry Jack’s serves Thick Cut Chips: thicker than skinny fries, seasoned, crunchy on the outside and fluffy inside.
This guide covers Hungry Jack’s chips prices for every size, calories and nutrition, ingredients and allergens, whether they’re vegan or gluten-free, the cheapest ways to buy them, and how they compare with other chains.
Hungry Jack’s chips at a glance
| Size | Price (approx.) | Calories | Energy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | $2.60 | 254 | 1063 kJ |
| Medium | $3.45 | 308 | 1289 kJ |
| Large | $4.65 | 440 | 1843 kJ |
Prices are approximate and vary by store. Small and large prices are recent in-store prices. Delivery menus are higher.
Hungry Jack’s describes its chips as “deliciously seasoned, delivering a crispier crunch on the outside, fluffy and hot on the inside.”
Hungry Jack’s chips prices
| Option | Price (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Small Thick Cut Chips | $2.60 |
| Medium Thick Cut Chips | $3.45 |
| Large Thick Cut Chips | $4.65 |
| Small Chips on Penny Pinchers | ~$2.60 |
| 3 Nuggets & Chips Carry Cup | ~$4.25 |
| Upgrade a burger to a meal (chips + drink) | +~$3.40 small / +~$4.90 medium / +~$6.40 large |
Best value: if you’re also getting a drink, upgrading your burger to a meal is usually cheaper than buying chips and a drink separately.
Hungry Jack’s chips calories and nutrition
Calories by size
| Size | Calories | Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 254 | 1063 kJ |
| Medium | 308 | 1289 kJ |
| Large | 440 | 1843 kJ |
Medium chips: full nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 1289 kJ (308 cal) | 15% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
| Fat | 14.3 g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 2.0 g | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 41.1 g | 13% |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 593 mg | 26% |
Good to know:
- Upgrading from medium to large adds 132 calories, almost as much as a Hash Brown.
- A large serve has more calories than a Cheeseburger (322 cal).
- The chips are low in sugar but fairly high in salt, with a medium serve at about a quarter of your daily sodium.
What are Hungry Jack’s chips made of?
According to Hungry Jack’s allergen guide, the Thick Cut Chips contain:
- Potato
- Vegetable oil
- Modified potato starches
- Rice flour
- Potato dextrin
- Salt
- Raising agents
- Thickener
- Maltodextrin
The rice flour and starch coating is what makes them crunchier on the outside than plain hand-cut chips, and helps them stay crisp longer.
Are Hungry Jack’s chips vegan?
The ingredient list contains no meat, dairy or egg. However:
- Hungry Jack’s doesn’t officially label the chips vegan.
- It doesn’t say whether the chips share fryers or cooking oil with meat or chicken products.
Strict vegans should ask at their local store how the chips are cooked.
Are Hungry Jack’s chips gluten-free?
Not guaranteed. According to Hungry Jack’s allergen guide, the chips:
- contain natural sulphites
- may contain added sulphites and wheat
The coating uses rice flour rather than wheat flour, but because of the “may contain wheat” warning, the chips aren’t suitable for people with coeliac disease.
Are Hungry Jack’s chips vegetarian?
There’s no meat in the ingredients, so they’re generally considered vegetarian. Cooking methods may vary by store.
Does Hungry Jack’s use chicken salt?
Hungry Jack’s describes its chips as “seasoned”, but it doesn’t advertise chicken salt as a seasoning or as an option, so don’t expect the classic Aussie chicken-salt flavour. If you want less salt, you can ask for no salt or light salt when you order, and the chips may need to be cooked fresh.
Thick cut chips vs onion rings
| Thick Cut Chips (medium) | Battered Onion Rings (medium) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 308 | 286 |
| Fat | 14.3 g | 20.4 g |
| Sodium | 593 mg | 336 mg |
| Price (approx.) | $3.45 | $5.20 |
| Vegetarian | Yes | Yes (contains milk) |
Onion rings have slightly fewer calories and much less salt, but more fat and a higher price. Chips are the cheaper, classic choice.
Loaded chips at Hungry Jack’s
Some Hungry Jack’s menus have also featured Loaded Tangy BBQ Cheesy Chips (around $5.95), which are thick cut chips topped with cheese and BBQ sauce. Loaded chips usually appear as limited-time items, so check your local store or the app for what’s available.
Cheapest ways to get Hungry Jack’s chips
- Penny Pinchers. Small chips are on the Penny Pinchers value menu.
- 3 Nuggets & Chips Carry Cup. You get chips and 3 nuggets for about $4.25, as an app pickup.
- App deals. The Whopper Jr Cheese and Medium Chips for $5.75 deal is one of the best-value combos on the menu.
- Vouchers. The current voucher sheet includes combos like 2 Whopper Jrs and 2 Small Chips and 10 Nuggets and Large Chips. See the latest Hungry Jack’s vouchers.
- Shake & Win. Prizes in the app have included free small chips.
- Family Bundle. You get 4 chips with burgers, nuggets and drinks in the Hungry Jack’s Family Bundle.
More tips are in our Hungry Jack’s app guide.
Tips for the best Hungry Jack’s chips
- Ask for fresh chips. Ordering with “no salt” or “fresh chips” usually means they’ll cook a new batch. You can add salt yourself afterwards.
- Eat them fast. Like all chips, they’re best in the first 10 minutes.
- Reheat in an air fryer. If you’re taking them home, 3–4 minutes at 200°C brings back the crunch much better than a microwave.
- Go medium, not large, if you’re watching calories. You’ll save 132 calories.
- Try dipping sauces. BBQ, Sweet ‘n Sour, Spicy and aioli come with nuggets, and many stores sell extra sauces.
Copycat Hungry Jack’s thick cut chips recipe
Serves 2
- 3 large starchy potatoes (Russet or Sebago)
- 2 tbsp rice flour and 1 tbsp cornflour
- Oil for frying
- Fine salt
- Cut the potatoes into 1 cm thick chips. Soak them in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry them well.
- First fry at 150°C for about 5 minutes, until soft but pale. Drain and let them cool.
- Coat them lightly in the rice flour and cornflour. This is the secret to the crunch.
- Second fry at 185°C for 3–4 minutes, until golden.
- Salt them straight away.
Air fryer version: after coating, spray with oil and cook at 200°C for 18–20 minutes, shaking halfway.
Hungry Jack’s chips vs other chains
| Hungry Jack’s | Typical competitors | |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Thick cut, seasoned, crunchy coating | Often thinner, skinny fries |
| Sizes | Small, medium, large | Small, medium, large |
| Medium calories | 308 | Varies by chain |
If you like a thicker, fluffier chip with a crunchy outside, Hungry Jack’s style is a good fit. If you prefer thin, salty shoestring fries, you might prefer other chains.
Frequently asked questions
How much are chips at Hungry Jack’s?
About $2.60 for small, $3.45 for medium and $4.65 for large. Prices vary by store, and delivery prices are higher.
How many calories are in Hungry Jack’s chips?
Small has 254, medium has 308 and large has 440 calories.
How many calories are in large chips at Hungry Jack’s?
440 calories (1843 kJ).
Are Hungry Jack’s chips vegan?
They contain no animal ingredients, but Hungry Jack’s doesn’t officially label them vegan, and it doesn’t say whether the fryers are shared.
Are Hungry Jack’s chips gluten-free?
No. They may contain wheat, so they’re not suitable for coeliacs.
What oil does Hungry Jack’s fry its chips in?
The ingredient list shows “vegetable oil”. Hungry Jack’s says its nuggets are cooked in sunflower and canola oil, but it doesn’t say which oil is used for the chips.
Can I get chips without salt at Hungry Jack’s?
Yes. Ask for no salt or light salt when you order.
What’s the cheapest way to get chips at Hungry Jack’s?
Small chips on Penny Pinchers, the 3 Nuggets & Chips Carry Cup, or app and voucher combos.
Final thoughts
Hungry Jack’s Thick Cut Chips are the classic side to any Whopper or chicken burger. They’re crunchy outside, fluffy inside, and come in three sizes from about $2.60. For the best value, get them as part of a meal, an app deal or a voucher combo. If you’re watching calories, small or medium is plenty.
For the full menu, see the Hungry Jack’s menu with prices and calories, or pair your chips with a classic Whopper.