The Short Answer
Want the cheapest Angus burger? Get the Big Cheeseburger ($4.99).
Want a dressed burger with lettuce, tomato and sauce? Get the Famous Star ($5.49).
Want the most food and protein? Get the Super Star ($6.49).
What's on Each Burger
All three use quarter-pound Angus patties on a brioche-style bun.
The Big Cheeseburger is the plain one: American cheese, pickles, ketchup and mustard.
The Famous Star adds lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and Special Sauce. The Super Star is a Famous Star with a second patty and a second slice of cheese.
Numbers Side by Side
Big Cheeseburger: $4.99, 520 calories, 27g protein, 1,080mg sodium.
Famous Star: $5.49, 580 calories, 28g protein, 1,130mg sodium.
Super Star: $6.49, 850 calories, 49g protein, 1,590mg sodium.
The Famous Star adds only 60 calories over the Big Cheeseburger, mostly from mayo and sauce. The Super Star's second patty adds 270 calories and 21g of protein.
Which Combo Is the Best Deal?
The Big Cheeseburger Combo is $7.99, the Famous Star Combo is $8.29 and the Super Star Combo is $9.89.
The Famous Star Combo has the smaller combo markup, $2.80 versus $3.40 for the Super Star. For the price of one Super Star Combo, you could get a Famous Star Combo plus an Apple Turnover and still have change.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Super Star just a double Famous Star?+
Yes. It has the same toppings with two patties and two slices of cheese.
Which Hardee's burger has the most protein?+
Of these three, the Super Star at 49g. The Monster Burger has more at 63g.
Are Hardee's Famous Star and Carl's Jr. Famous Star the same?+
Both chains are owned by CKE Restaurants and sell a Famous Star. Recipes and prices can differ slightly by region.
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