Keto and In N Out Burgers are a perfect match! If you love a trip to In N Out Burger but are trying to stay on plan with your keto diet, you have come to the right place!
Easting keto when going out for fast food should not be something to be feared, however, so many people still think it simply is not possible.
However, in this article, we are going to share out favorite fast food ideas at In N Out Burger when you are on a Keto diet to tell you that it is possible, and not only that, but you can still enjoy tasty fast food meals.
Although it’s tricky, and in an ideal world, you wouldn’t be eating fast food every day, especially on a keto diet, to make it a lifestyle instead of a temporary FAD diet, you still need to know what to order when that craving kicks in or you are at In N Out Burger with friends on the weekend. Let’s dive in!
In N Out Burger On Keto
So you might be wondering why we have chosen In N Out Burger as the star of the show in this article. Well, it might come as a surprise, but when it comes to Keto dieting, In N Out Burger is one of the best places for keeping those carbs low.
This is because for several reasons which match the reasons it is one of America’s favorite fast-food restaurants. It is quick and the line is not as long as in other fast food places, it’s also cheap and you can get a decent-sized burger for under $4!
It also goes without saying but it is delicious and whatever you order, you often can’t go wrong. It is also customizable and this means although its menu looks simple when you first drive up, there is a whole secret menu you can order. And finally, it is always made fresh to order!
In N Out Burger is still expanding too and gone are the days when you could only buy a delicious burger in California.
Although they were only served in California for what seems like forever, they have now expanded and Texas started to get In N Outs in the state around 5 years ago. Each In N Out is always busy with people and for one reason: they know how to serve a good burger!
Secret Menu
So what do we mean when we say In N Out has a secret menu? Well, to order a low-carb meal, the secret menu is going to become your best friend. It is a hidden crazy secret menu you can find at In N Out and although it is called a ‘secret’ menu, this isn’t entirely true, especially in the Keto world.
Lots of people know about the secret menu but a few people still struggle with what you need to ask for when you want to order off the secret menu to get a delicious Keto-friendly burger.
The secret many features lots of things not explicitly stated on the menu at the front. If you go to a regular In N Out Burger, you will often find the menu is very basic and similar to other fast food places in the area.
But by using the secret menu, you can improve the options on what the chef is cooking in the kitchen and how you can improve your box standard cheeseburger.
You can even use the secret menu to order items such as grilled cheeses if you have a fussy little one who does not like burgers!
In this article, we will be explaining how you can use the secret menu to keep your order keto-friendly.
In N Out Protein Burger
We all know how important protein is on any diet and now you know all about the hidden menu, let’s see how we can use it to up our protein and keep those carbs low.
To do this, we are going to have to say goodbye to the buns. Low carb means no bread and so the protein style In N Out Burger is not going to include any buns. Remember, bread is not the enemy but on a Keto diet, we just swap it for something a little more low-carb.
This is where the lettuce wrap comes in! For those of you who don’t know, this means simply swapping out the buns for lettuce leaves and so you will have something to wrap up your burger and keep it tightly secured in its bun!
The lettuce acts as a bun and we promise, you won’t miss it at all! But you will still be able to enjoy a tasty cheeseburger.
To order this at In N Out, just make sure you ask the cashier if you want a protein burger. This will give you a simple In N Out burger, just without the bun and wrapped in lettuce.
When you order a simple protein In N Out burger, you are only looking at around 8 grams of net carbs. This includes the extras such as the tomatoes and onion and this means you can stay in ketosis and stay on track.
Flying Dutchman Burger
This protein-style burger which you can order off the secret menu almost uses the patties as buns! Yes, you read that right, you will get two patties and the cheese will be in the middle of them.
Don’t forget you need to order this protein style and this means although the patties are bun-like, they will still be wrapped in lettuce leaves so you don’t get your hands super greasy. If you do not order it protein-style, you will end up with two buns.
Mustard Grilled Patty Burger
The clue is in the name with this one, you will be able to order a protein low-carb burger but your keto burger will be grilled in tasty mustard! It ups the flavor level but keeps those carbs down at the same time.
4×4 Burger
This monster burger is for when you’re on your keto diet but are feeling extra hungry. The In N Out 4×4 burger comes with four hamburger patties, plenty of cheese, and tomatoes and is wrapped in a big lettuce leaf- perfect if you’re in the mood for the ultimate meat feast.
3×3 Burger
Similar to the 4×4 burger above, only this time, you have three instead of four patties. This will still give you a delicious meat feast and of course, will up the protein.
Whole Onion Burger
The clue is in the name with this one, but with this protein burger, you will get whole onions grilled right on top of your burger. And no, we don’t mean the small diced ones, we mean whole grilled onions so you have an extra flavorsome burger, whilst still enjoying all the meats and upping that protein.
Animal Style Burger
This is one of the most popular and well-known items on the secret menu and with good reason. It is delicious! You will have a mustard-grilled patty with lots of grilled onions, pickles, burger cheese, and animal sauce.
You can order a protein burger animal style and this means you will get all the trimmings simply wrapped in the lettuce leaves without the bun. You can also add peppers for extra spice!
Protein Style Double-Double Burger
To stay on your keto diet but satisfy your meat craving, order a double double-burger but keep it protein style. The double-double is actually on their main menu but the protein version will get you a double cheeseburger which is two patties, wrapped in lettuce with added tomatoes and onion.
Although this is easy to order keto, you could splurge on a few carbs with the spread and we promise the cashier will know what you mean. Simply ask for a double protein style burger without tomatoes, animal style, and peppers.
In N Out Nutrition Facts
You might be wondering what the macros look like on your favorite burger. When looking at it if you are on the keto diet, the nutritional data is not laid out for their secret menu and this means you might need to do the calculations on your own with data given for individual items.
Counting the calories from the nutritional information will also help you if you are doing a calorie deficit whilst on your keto diet.
Animal Style Fries Calories
Whilst these fires are not keto-friendly, they are delicious and if you were having a treat with them, you might be wondering how many calories there are in one portion. There are around 750 calories in the Animal Style Fries and so you might want to keep this in mind if you are counting your calories!
Double-Double Protein Style Calories
For this keto burger, you are looking at about 520 calories for the whole thing when you replace the bun with lettuce.
In N Out Spread
One packet of their spread has 80 calories, 2g of carbs, 9g of fat, and no protein.
Final Thoughts
We hope you have enjoyed this article on how to eat Keto at In N Out and know that next time you find yourself at the popular fast food place, you don’t need to hold back.
Remember the secret menu and remember to always order your burger protein-style for them to hold back the bun and replace it with lettuce leaves!
Hi, my name is Anna Kadance and I have been following a keto diet, on and off, for just over two years now. When I first started, I was in a deep depression due to my weight and the fact that I just couldn’t seem to get rid of it.
My body had given me two beautiful children, but now that our family was complete, I wanted to take it back as my own and get my pre-baby body back. I tried diet after diet, exercise program after program - nothing worked!
