Is In-N-Out Burger diabetes-friendly?

Based on GlucoBeacon's scoring of In-N-Out Burger's published nutrition data, Cheeseburger Protein Style (lettuce wrap) scores best for a diabetes-friendly meal, with 11g of carbs and a low estimated glycemic index. In general, look for grilled or roasted proteins, salads without sugary dressings, and portion sizes that keep total carbs under about 45-60g per meal.

In-N-Out Burger Diabetes-Friendly Menu Guide

We scored all 4 entree-style items on In-N-Out Burger's menu for how well they fit a diabetes-friendly meal -- glycemic index, carb and calorie load against a standard 60g-carb / 600-calorie budget, and how processed the item is.

Best choices

Ranked by GlucoBeacon's own scoring formula -- glycemic index, carbs and calories against a standard 60g-carb / 600-calorie per-meal budget, and how processed the item is -- highest score first.

Item	Category	Carbs	Calories	Est. GI	Score
Cheeseburger Protein Style (lettuce wrap)	Burgers	11g	330	20	70
Double-Double Protein Style (lettuce wrap)	Sandwiches	11g	520	20	68
Hamburger	Burgers	41g	390	55	53
Cheeseburger	Burgers	41g	480	55	51

How we score it

Each item gets up to 30 points for glycemic index (lower is better), 30 points for staying under a 60g carb budget, 15 points for staying under a 600-calorie budget, and 25 points for being minimally processed -- the same formula GlucoBeacon's in-app Restaurant Advisor uses, just run here against a generic budget instead of your own goals. A higher score means an easier fit into most diabetes meal plans; it isn't a guarantee for any individual, since real blood sugar response depends on portion size, what else you eat with it, and your own physiology.

In GlucoBeacon

The full In-N-Out Burger menu -- all 12 items -- is searchable in the GlucoBeacon app's Restaurant Advisor, scored live against your own carb and calorie goals instead of a generic budget, with one-tap logging straight to your blood sugar history. Download GlucoBeacon on Google Play →

Nutrition values come from In-N-Out Burger's published nutrition information and are estimates -- always confirm with the restaurant, since recipes and portions change. This page is for general informational purposes and is not medical advice -- talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about how any of these items fit your individual diabetes management plan. "In-N-Out Burger" and its menu item names are trademarks of their respective owners; this page is an independent nutrition analysis and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by In-N-Out Burger.