Jack in the Box Allergen Menu and Ingredients

Jack in the Box allergen menu

Six of the nine major allergens appear on the Jack in the Box allergen menu across 126 items: eggs, milk, soy, wheat, sesame and fish. Milk turns up most often, on seventy-eight of them. Wheat follows at sixty-four items. Fish sits at the far end of the range, declared on the Fish Sandwich and the Egg Roll and nothing else.

Eggs reach fifty-five items and soy fifty-six, arriving through mayonnaise bases, batters, buns and the folded egg used across the breakfast counter. Sesame lands on twenty-two, nearly all of them bun builds. Thirty items on the Jack in the Box allergen menu declare none of the nine, most of them drinks, dipping sauces and condiment packets.

The short answer

Milk, wheat, eggs and soy carry most of the Jack in the Box allergen menu, with sesame on the bun builds. Fish appears on two items. Forty-eight items skip milk and sixty-two skip wheat, and most of those sit among the drinks, the sauces and the condiment packets.

Jack in the Box allergen menu at a glance

Milk

on 78 of 126 items

Wheat

on 64 items

Sesame

on 22 items

Fish

on 2 items only

48 items

carry no milk

62 items

carry no wheat

Jack in the Box Allergen Menu Item by Item

Declarations on the Jack in the Box allergen menu follow the build rather than the counter it came from. Kids Menu rows repeat the lists the same items carry elsewhere on the menu. Sauces, cheeses and condiments are listed on their own, and sizes that share one declaration take a single row.

The Contains column names what an item declares outright. It does not describe what a shared fryer or a shared blender might add. Breakfast Jack appears twice in the chain’s nutrition guide with different lists, and the wider of the two is the one shown.

Jack in the Box Breakfast Allergens

Every breakfast item but the Hash Brown declares soy and wheat, which arrive with the bun, the croissant, the sourdough or the tortilla. Milk and eggs cover thirteen of the fifteen. Classic French Toast Sticks stand apart on soy and wheat alone, and Hash Brown declares none of the nine. Sesame reaches four builds, and Sausage Breakfast Jack carries a note that its bun contains sesame in some regions.

ItemContains
Bacon Breakfast JackEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Breakfast JackEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Classic French Toast SticksSoy, Wheat
Classic French Toast Sticks Platter with BaconEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Classic French Toast Sticks Platter with Bacon & SausageEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Classic French Toast Sticks Platter with SausageEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Grande Sausage BurritoEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Hash BrownNone declared
Loaded Breakfast SandwichEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Meat Lovers Breakfast Burrito with SalsaEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Sausage Breakfast JackEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat (bun contains sesame in some regions)
Sausage CroissantEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Sourdough Breakfast SandwichEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Supreme CroissantEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Ultimate Breakfast SandwichEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Jack in the Box Burger Allergens

Milk, soy and wheat run through all fifteen burger rows on the Jack in the Box allergen menu. Eggs land on thirteen, and Cheeseburger and Hamburger are the two that skip them. Jumbo Jack, Double Jack, Hamburger, Cheeseburger, the Jr. builds and both Ultimate Cheeseburgers take sesame, ten rows in all. The Buttery Jack, Smashed Jack and Sourdough Jack builds use another bun and skip it.

ItemContains
Bacon Double Smashed JackEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Bacon & Swiss Buttery JackEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Bacon Ultimate CheeseburgerEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
CheeseburgerMilk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Classic Buttery JackEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Classic Smashed JackEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Double JackEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
HamburgerMilk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Jr. Bacon CheeseburgerEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Jr. Jumbo JackEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Jr. Jumbo Jack CheeseburgerEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Jumbo JackEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Jumbo Jack CheeseburgerEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Sourdough JackEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Ultimate CheeseburgerEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat

Jack in the Box Chicken and Fish Allergens

Wheat runs through all sixteen chicken and fish builds on the Jack in the Box allergen menu. Fish Sandwich, a seasonal item, carries the only fish declaration in the section, alongside eggs, sesame, soy and wheat. Jack’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich skips milk, though the version with cheese declares it. Both Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Bowls name sesame, soy and wheat, and all four Jack Wraps stop at eggs, milk and wheat.

ItemContains
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken BowlSesame, Soy, Wheat
Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Bowl (Brown Rice)Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Chicken NuggetsMilk, Soy, Wheat
Chicken SandwichEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Chicken Sandwich with BaconEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Crispy Chicken StripsMilk, Wheat
Fish Sandwich (seasonal)Eggs, Fish, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Homestyle Ranch Chicken ClubEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Jack’s Spicy Chicken SandwichEggs, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Jack’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich with CheeseEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Sourdough Grilled Chicken ClubEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
The Cluck Chicken SandwichEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Jack Wrap, Classic CrispyEggs, Milk, Wheat
Jack Wrap, Classic GrilledEggs, Milk, Wheat
Jack Wrap, Spicy CrispyEggs, Milk, Wheat
Jack Wrap, Spicy GrilledEggs, Milk, Wheat

Jack in the Box Salad Allergens

Milk covers eight of the ten salad rows, dressings included. Wheat lands on three: the two crispy chicken salads and the Wheat Caesar Croutons, which are packaged in a facility that also packages tree nuts. Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken, Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken and Side Salad declare milk alone. Hidden Valley Balsamic Vinaigrette and the Tri-Colored Tortilla Strips declare none of the nine.

ItemContains
Garden Salad with Crispy Chicken StripsMilk, Wheat
Garden Salad with Grilled ChickenMilk
Side SaladMilk
Southwest Salad with Crispy Chicken StripsMilk, Wheat
Southwest Salad with Grilled ChickenMilk
Buttermilk Ranch DressingEggs, Milk
Creamy Southwest DressingEggs, Milk
Hidden Valley Balsamic Vinaigrette DressingNone declared
Tri-Colored Tortilla StripsNone declared
Wheat Caesar CroutonsMilk, Wheat (packaged in a facility that also packages tree nuts)

Jack in the Box Side Dish Allergens

Seasoned Curly Fries, Halfsies and the classic Tiny Tacos declare wheat and nothing further. Egg Roll brings the second fish declaration on the menu, next to eggs, soy and wheat. Onion Rings and Stuffed Jalapeños pair milk with wheat.

Panko Onion Rings, the Regular Taco, Two Tacos and the sauced and loaded Tiny Tacos add soy to both. French Fries and the Tree Top Apple Sauce Pouch declare none of the nine.

ItemContains
Egg RollEggs, Fish, Soy, Wheat
French FriesNone declared
HalfsiesWheat
Onion Rings (4 pc)Milk, Wheat
Panko Onion RingsMilk, Soy, Wheat
Seasoned Curly FriesWheat
Stuffed JalapeñosMilk, Wheat
Regular TacoMilk, Soy, Wheat
Tiny TacosWheat
Tiny Tacos, Sauced & LoadedMilk, Soy, Wheat
Tree Top Apple Sauce PouchNone declared
Two TacosMilk, Soy, Wheat

Jack in the Box Kids Menu Allergens

Wheat covers nine of the eleven kids items, and only French Fries and the Tree Top Apple Sauce Pouch declare none of the nine. Sesame lands on four, every one of them a bun build carried across from the main menu. Breakfast Jack and the Chicken Sandwich are the only kids items that declare eggs. Grilled Cheese Sandwich declares milk, soy and wheat.

ItemContains
Breakfast JackEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
CheeseburgerMilk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Chicken NuggetsMilk, Soy, Wheat
Chicken SandwichEggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Classic French Toast SticksSoy, Wheat
Crispy Chicken StripsMilk, Wheat
French FriesNone declared
Grilled Cheese SandwichMilk, Soy, Wheat
HamburgerMilk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Seasoned Curly FriesWheat
Tree Top Apple Sauce PouchNone declared

Jack in the Box Shake and Dessert Allergens

Milk sits on all eight shake and dessert rows, and Chocolate, Strawberry and both Vanilla Shakes declare nothing else. OREO Shake adds soy and wheat from the cookie pieces folded through it. Chocolate Overload Cake, Mini Churros and New York Style Cheesecake each declare eggs, milk, soy and wheat. The cheesecake is also made on equipment that processes peanuts and tree nuts.

ItemContains
Chocolate Overload CakeEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
Mini ChurrosEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat
New York Style CheesecakeEggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat (made on equipment that also processes peanuts and tree nuts)
Chocolate Shake with Whipped ToppingMilk
OREO Shake with Whipped ToppingMilk, Soy, Wheat
Strawberry Shake with Whipped ToppingMilk
Vanilla Shake with Whipped ToppingMilk
Vanilla Shake with Boba and Whipped ToppingMilk

Jack in the Box Sauce Allergens

Eggs dominate the sauce list on the Jack in the Box allergen menu, on nine of the seventeen, through mayonnaise and ranch bases. Milk reaches five of them, and Garlic Herb Butter pairs milk with soy. Honey Garlic Sriracha Dip Cup declares sesame and soy without milk, egg or wheat. BBQ, Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo, Sweet N’ Sour, Pancake Syrup, ketchup and mustard declare none of the nine.

ItemContains
BBQ Sauce Dip CupNone declared
Buttermilk House Dipping SauceEggs, Milk
Creamy Avocado Lime Dipping SauceEggs
Frank’s Red Hot Buffalo Dipping SauceNone declared
Honey Garlic Sriracha Dip CupSesame, Soy
Honey Mustard Dip CupEggs
Jack’s Bacony Buttermilk Ranch Dip CupEggs, Milk
Jack’s Good Good Dipping CupEggs, Milk
Pancake SyrupNone declared
Sweet N’ Sour Dipping SauceNone declared
Creamy Bacon MayoEggs
Creamy Ranch SauceEggs, Milk
Garlic Herb ButterMilk, Soy
KetchupNone declared
MayonnaiseEggs
MustardNone declared
Tartar Sauce (seasonal)Eggs

Jack in the Box Cheese and Condiment Allergens

American Cheese and Swiss Style Cheese declare milk and soy, while Real Swiss Cheese declares milk alone. Grilled Onions also carry milk and soy. Kikkoman Soy Sauce holds the only wheat declaration in the group, and the Mayonnaise Packet and Secret Sauce declare eggs. Salsa, mustard, ketchup, hot taco sauce, jelly, jam and Gold-n-Sweet Spread declare none of the nine.

ItemContains
American CheeseMilk, Soy
Real Swiss CheeseMilk
Swiss Style CheeseMilk, Soy
Fire Roasted SalsaNone declared
French’s Mustard PacketNone declared
Grape JellyNone declared
Grilled OnionsMilk, Soy
Hot Taco SauceNone declared
Ketchup PacketNone declared
Kikkoman Soy SauceSoy, Wheat
Mayonnaise PacketEggs
Gold-n-Sweet SpreadNone declared
Secret SauceEggs
Strawberry JamNone declared

Jack in the Box Drink Allergens

Milk is the only allergen declared in the drink lineup. Caramel, Mocha and Vanilla Sweet Cream Iced Coffee declare it, as do the boba coffee, the Milk Tea with Boba and plain Milk. Gold Peak iced tea, every Red Bull and Red Bull infusion, hot and iced black coffee, juice and Dasani water declare none of the nine.

ItemContains
Gold Peak Fresh Brewed Iced TeaNone declared
Berry Purple Daze Red Bull Infusion with Red Bull EnergyNone declared
Strawberry Red Daze Red Bull Infusion with Red Bull EnergyNone declared
Strawberry Red Daze White Peach Red Bull InfusionNone declared
Berry Purple Daze White Peach Red Bull InfusionNone declared
Red Bull The Peach EditionNone declared
Red Bull Energy CanNone declared
High Mountain Arabica CoffeeNone declared
Iced Black CoffeeNone declared
Caramel Sweet Cream Iced CoffeeMilk
Mocha Sweet Cream Iced CoffeeMilk
Vanilla Sweet Cream Iced CoffeeMilk
Sweet Cream Iced Coffee with BobaMilk
Milk Tea with BobaMilk
Minute Maid Apple JuiceNone declared
Simply Orange JuiceNone declared
Dasani Water BottleNone declared
MilkMilk

Dairy-Free Options at Jack in the Box

Milk covers seventy-eight of the 126 items on the Jack in the Box allergen menu, which leaves forty-eight without it. Thirty-four of those forty-eight are drinks, sauces and condiment packets. Every burger, shake and dessert carries milk, so the dairy-free list on the food side stays short.

Seasoned Curly Fries, Halfsies, the classic Tiny Tacos, Egg Roll, French Fries and the Tree Top pouch skip milk. Classic French Toast Sticks and Hash Brown do too, along with Jack’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich, the Fish Sandwich and both Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Bowls. Calorie counts for the items on sale sit on the priced menu.

Ordering Gluten-Free at Jack in the Box

Wheat appears on sixty-four of the 126 items on the Jack in the Box allergen menu, so sixty-two skip it. Drinks, sauces, cheeses and condiments make up forty-eight of those. A wheat-free declaration covers the recipe rather than the fryer. Wheat Caesar Croutons carry wheat outright, despite sitting in the salad group.

Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken, Southwest Salad with Grilled Chicken and Side Salad declare milk and nothing else. So do the Chocolate, Strawberry and both Vanilla Shakes. French Fries, Hash Brown and the Tree Top pouch declare none of the nine. The chain’s history and its other pages sit on the Jack in the Box hub.

Cross-Contact and Shared Equipment at Jack in the Box

The Jack in the Box allergen menu lists what a recipe declares, not what a shared fryer adds to it. Curly fries, chicken and fish come out of the same fry station. Toasters, blenders and the assembly board handle several builds in a row across a lunch rush.

A Vanilla Shake can follow an OREO Shake through the same blender and the same cup. Staff will change gloves and reach for clean equipment when asked, though nobody can isolate a fryer mid-shift. The same exposure reaches off-menu builds, which are gathered on their own page.

Jack in the Box Allergen Menu FAQs

No. Wheat appears on sixty-four of the 126 items listed here, and the fryer is shared with breaded chicken. Grilled chicken salads, the plain shakes, French Fries and every dipping and sandwich sauce carry no wheat declaration.

Sesame comes from the bun on most builds, so it lands on ten burgers, five chicken sandwiches, four breakfast sandwiches and both Teriyaki Grilled Chicken Bowls, plus the Honey Garlic Sriracha Dip Cup. Twenty-two items declare it in total.

Yes. Forty-eight of the 126 items skip milk, among them Seasoned Curly Fries, French Fries, Halfsies, Classic French Toast Sticks, Jack’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich and most of the drinks and sauces.

No. Jack in the Box declares no peanuts, tree nuts or shellfish on any item here. New York Style Cheesecake is made on equipment that also processes peanuts and tree nuts, and Wheat Caesar Croutons are packaged in a facility that also packages tree nuts.

Two of them. Fish Sandwich and Egg Roll carry the fish declaration, and both also name eggs, soy and wheat.

No. A shared fryer and a shared assembly board cannot be isolated during service, although staff will change gloves and reach for clean utensils when asked.

Breakfast Jack appears in two sections of the chain’s nutrition guide, once with sesame and once without. The row here carries the wider of the two, so the safer declaration is the one shown.

About the author

Sophia W. Steadham writes MenuQuill. She is a food blogger and restaurant review expert who has spent years eating her way through American chain menus, from small-town drive-thrus to national roll-outs.