Lowest-Calorie Items at Hardee's, by Meal

The Country Ham Biscuit is the lightest biscuit at 410 calories. It's high in sodium, though, at 1,670mg.

The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Brioche is the lightest egg sandwich at 420 calories. The same fillings on a biscuit come to about 510.

Add a cup of grits (100 calories) instead of Hash Rounds (240 for a small) to keep the meal lighter.

The 3 Piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are 260 calories with 25g of protein. That's the best calorie-to-protein deal on the menu.

The Ranch or Honey Mustard Tender Wrap is 260 calories. The Spicy Tender Wrap is 280.

The Original Hot Ham 'N' Cheese is 270 calories, and the Original Roast Beef is about 300 in the nutrition guide. Both are older menu items that many people overlook.

A small Hash Rounds or small Crispy Curls is 240 calories. Kids' fries are 190.

Black coffee is about 10 to 15 calories. Unsweetened tea and water are zero.

The Buddy Fruits applesauce pouch is 45 calories and can be ordered on its own.

Sodium is high across the menu. The Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich alone carries 2,490mg, more than the 2,300mg daily limit in U.S. dietary guidelines.

Shakes are the biggest surprise. Each Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake runs about 700 calories, more than a Famous Star burger.

All numbers here come from Hardee's published nutrition guide. Custom orders will change them.