Low FODMAP at Hungry Jack's - Complete Ordering Guide
Complete guide to ordering low FODMAP at Hungry Jack's Australia. Learn how to order bunless burgers, which sides are safe, and what to avoid.
✓ Safe Items to Order
| Item | Notes | Modifications |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Beef Patty | 100% beef patty | Order 'no bun' or 'protein style' wrapped in lettuce |
| Chips (Fries) | Made from potato, vegetable oil, rice flour, potato starch | Safe - no gluten or high FODMAP ingredients |
| Lettuce | Fresh lettuce | — |
| Tomato | Fresh tomato slices | — |
| Pickles | Safe condiment | — |
| Cheese | American cheese slice | Small amount is generally tolerated |
| Mustard | Plain yellow mustard | Check if any onion powder added |
| Mayonnaise | Contains egg - generally FODMAP safe | Check for garlic if very sensitive |
✗ Items to Avoid
- • All buns (contain wheat, often onion powder)
- • Brioche bun (contains wheat, milk solids)
- • Onion rings (wheat coating + onion)
- • Angry Onions (crispy fried onions)
- • Raw onion
- • BBQ sauce (contains onion)
- • Special sauce (may contain onion/garlic)
- • Chicken nuggets (wheat coating)
- • Pop'n Chick'n (wheat coating)
- • Jack's Fried Chicken (wheat coating)
- • Whopper sauce (check ingredients)
- • Sundaes and desserts (lactose)
Example Orders
Bunless Whopper
- ✓ Whopper patty, no bun
- ✓ Lettuce, tomato, pickles
- ✓ Cheese (optional)
- ✓ Mustard only
- ✓ No onion
- ✓ Small chips
Tip: Ask for burger in a container with no bun. Emphasize NO onion.
Simple Cheeseburger
- ✓ Plain beef patty
- ✓ Cheese
- ✓ Lettuce
- ✓ Pickles
- ✓ Small chips
Tip: No bun, no sauce, no onion
Kids Meal Modified
- ✓ Plain hamburger patty (no bun)
- ✓ Small chips
- ✓ Water or juice
Tip: Great smaller portion option
Quick Summary
Hungry Jack’s (Australia’s Burger King) can work for FODMAP dieters if you order smart. The key is going bunless and avoiding onion-containing sauces.
Best bets: Bunless Whopper with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mustard + chips
Always avoid: Buns, onion rings, Angry Onions, BBQ sauce, breaded chicken
The Good News: Chips Are Safe!
Unlike some other Australian chains, Hungry Jack’s chips are FODMAP-friendly:
Chip ingredients: Potato (91%), Vegetable Oil, Modified Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Potato Dextrin
No wheat, no onion, no garlic. The chips are safe!
How to Order a Bunless Burger
Hungry Jack’s can serve burgers without buns. Here’s how to order:
- Choose your burger (Whopper, Cheeseburger, etc.)
- Say: “Can I have that without the bun please?”
- Add: “No onion, no BBQ sauce”
- Specify safe toppings: “Just lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mustard”
They’ll serve it in a container or wrapped in lettuce.
What’s Safe vs. Not Safe
| Item | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Beef Patty | ✅ Safe | Plain beef |
| Chips | ✅ Safe | No wheat or FODMAP triggers |
| Lettuce | ✅ Safe | Fresh |
| Tomato | ✅ Safe | Fresh |
| Pickles | ✅ Safe | Fermented cucumbers |
| Mustard | ✅ Safe | Yellow mustard |
| Cheese | ⚠️ Moderate | Small amount OK |
| Mayo | ⚠️ Check | Verify no garlic |
| Buns | ❌ Avoid | Wheat + often onion |
| Onion Rings | ❌ Avoid | Wheat + onion |
| Angry Onions | ❌ Avoid | Fried onions |
| BBQ Sauce | ❌ Avoid | Contains onion |
| Nuggets | ❌ Avoid | Wheat coating |
Chicken Options - Limited!
Unfortunately, most chicken at Hungry Jack’s is breaded:
| Chicken Item | Status | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Nuggets | ❌ Avoid | Wheat flour, wheat gluten |
| Pop’n Chick’n | ❌ Avoid | Wheat flour, wheat gluten |
| Jack’s Fried Chicken | ❌ Avoid | Wheat flour, wheat starch |
| Grilled Chicken | ⚠️ Ask | Check if available, ask about marinade |
If they have grilled chicken (not all locations), ask about the marinade ingredients.
Sauce Guide
| Sauce | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Mustard | ✅ Safe | Plain mustard |
| Ketchup | ⚠️ Check | Usually safe, check for HFCS |
| Mayonnaise | ⚠️ Check | Contains egg, check for garlic |
| BBQ Sauce | ❌ Avoid | Contains onion |
| Whopper Sauce | ❌ Avoid | Likely contains onion |
| Special Sauce | ❌ Avoid | May contain onion/garlic |
Safest approach: Mustard only, or ask for plain patty with no sauce.
Order Examples
The Safest Order
“Can I please have a Whopper with no bun, no onion, no sauce - just the patty, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. And a small chips.”
If You Want Cheese
“Cheeseburger, no bun, no onion, no sauce. Just meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mustard.”
Keep It Simple
“Plain beef patty in a container with lettuce and pickles. Small chips on the side.”
Breakfast Options
Hungry Jack’s breakfast can be tricky:
Potentially Safe:
- Scrambled eggs (plain)
- Bacon (check seasoning)
- Hash browns (check ingredients)
Avoid:
- English muffins (wheat)
- Croissants (wheat, butter)
- Pancakes (wheat)
- Most breakfast sandwiches
Drinks
Most drinks are fine:
- Water
- Soft drinks
- Orange juice (small, fructose in large amounts)
- Coffee (with lactose-free milk if needed)
Avoid:
- Apple juice (high fructose)
- Milkshakes (lactose)
- Frozen drinks with apple
Allergen Information
Hungry Jack’s provides detailed nutritional and allergen PDFs on their website (updated January 2024). These cover:
- All menu categories
- Ingredient lists
- Allergen flags (gluten, dairy, egg, etc.)
Check their nutrition page for PDF downloads.
Note: Allergen guides show major allergens but don’t specifically flag FODMAPs. Look for onion, garlic, wheat, and lactose in ingredient lists.
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Last verified: January 2025. Menu items and ingredients can change. Always confirm with restaurant staff.