Costco Food Court Macros: Complete Nutrition Guide

Costco’s food court is legendary for value. A $1.50 hot dog and soda combo hasn’t changed price since 1985. But how does it stack up for macros? This guide breaks down every Costco food court item so you can make informed choices on your next warehouse run.

Why Costco Food Court is Unique

Costco’s food court stands out for several reasons:

• Unbeatable value — Hot dog combo hasn’t raised prices in 40 years
• Large portions — Everything is Costco-sized
• Limited but consistent menu — Same items nationwide
• Simple ingredients — Generally straightforward preparations
• Post-shopping fuel — Strategic placement for hungry shoppers

The catch? Portions are huge and calorie-dense. Let’s break it down.

Costco Food Court Macros

Main Items

Item	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
Hot Dog (no bun)	370	16	3	33
Hot Dog with Bun	570	21	46	33
Polish Sausage with Bun	620	27	45	38
Chicken Bake	770	46	54	39
Cheese Pizza (Slice)	710	28	70	28
Pepperoni Pizza (Slice)	720	30	68	30
Combo Pizza (Slice)	680	30	70	26
Whole Cheese Pizza (18”)	4,260	168	420	168
Caesar Salad	650	29	22	49
Caesar Salad (no dressing)	300	25	16	15
Rotisserie Chicken (1/2)	470	66	0	22
Rotisserie Chicken (whole)	940	132	0	44
Beef Brisket Sandwich	720	48	50	38
Al Pastor Salad	630	35	38	36

Desserts and Sides

Item	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
Very Berry Sundae	290	6	57	4
Nonfat Frozen Yogurt (plain)	230	8	50	0
Chocolate Frozen Yogurt Swirl	340	12	68	2
Churro	470	5	65	22
Chocolate Chip Cookie	750	8	98	36
Ice Cream Bar	310	5	23	23

Drinks

Item	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
20oz Soda (included with hot dog)	200-280	0	50-70	0
Latte (16oz)	140	9	14	5
Mocha Freeze	350	11	56	10
Fruit Smoothie	290	5	66	2
Berry Smoothie	310	8	68	1

Best Costco Food Court Orders by Goal

Best High-Protein Costco Order

Protein Champion: Rotisserie Chicken

• Half Rotisserie Chicken

Macros: 470 calories | 66g protein | 0g carbs | 22g fat

The whole rotisserie chicken (940 cal, 132g protein) is the best protein value in all of fast food at $4.99.

Or:

Chicken Bake Stack

• Chicken Bake

Macros: 770 calories | 46g protein | 54g carbs | 39g fat

Best Low-Calorie Costco Order

Light Options (challenging at Costco)

• Caesar Salad (no dressing, ask for light)

Macros: ~350 calories | 26g protein | 18g carbs | 18g fat

Or:

• Half of a Hot Dog (no bun) + Side Salad from home

Macros: ~200 calories | 8g protein | 2g carbs | 17g fat

Reality check: Costco food court isn’t designed for cutting. Portions are huge by design.

Best Value Macro Order

The Classic $1.50 Combo

• Hot Dog with Bun
• 20oz Soda (swap for water to save 200+ cal)

Macros (with water): 570 calories | 21g protein | 46g carbs | 33g fat Cost: $1.50

Protein Per Dollar: 14g per dollar — excellent value

Best Keto Costco Order

Bunless Options

• Hot Dog (no bun)

Macros: 370 calories | 16g protein | 3g carbs | 33g fat

Or:

Rotisserie Chicken

• Half Rotisserie Chicken

Macros: 470 calories | 66g protein | 0g carbs | 22g fat

The Rotisserie Chicken: Best Value in Fast Food

Costco’s rotisserie chicken deserves special attention. At $4.99, it’s arguably the best protein value anywhere:

Portion	Calories	Protein	Cost	Protein/$
Quarter chicken	235	33g	$1.25	26.4g
Half chicken	470	66g	$2.50	26.4g
Whole chicken	940	132g	$4.99	26.5g

Compare to other protein sources:

Food	Protein	Cost	Protein/$
Costco Rotisserie Chicken	132g	$4.99	26.5g
Grocery chicken breast (1 lb)	100g	$4.00	25g
McDonald’s McDouble	22g	$2.19	10g
Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets (12pc)	38g	$7.49	5.1g
Chipotle Chicken Bowl	54g	$9.25	5.8g

Verdict: Costco rotisserie chicken offers 4-5x better protein value than most fast food.

Costco Pizza Analysis

Costco pizza slices are enormous — about 1.75x a typical pizza slice:

Pizza Type	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Cheese (slice)	710	28g	70g	28g
Pepperoni (slice)	720	30g	68g	30g
Combo (slice)	680	30g	70g	26g

For comparison:

• Domino’s large cheese slice: ~290 calories
• Costco cheese slice: 710 calories (2.4x larger)

Tip: Share a slice or take half home. A full slice is a meal’s worth of calories.

The Chicken Bake Deep Dive

The Chicken Bake is a hidden protein gem:

Stat	Value
Calories	770
Protein	46g
Carbs	54g
Fat	39g
Protein-to-Calorie Ratio	6%

What’s in it: Chicken breast, bacon, Caesar dressing, mozzarella, and Parmesan wrapped in pizza dough.

Macro verdict: Solid protein (46g) but calorie-dense. Better than pizza for protein-to-calorie ratio.

Hot Dog Breakdown

The famous $1.50 hot dog combo:

Component	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
1/4 lb beef hot dog	370	16g	3g	33g
Bun	200	5g	43g	0g
Hot dog with bun	570	21g	46g	33g
Soda (20oz)	~250	0g	65g	0g
Total combo	820	21g	111g	33g

Hacks:

• Skip the bun: Saves 200 calories
• Water instead of soda: Saves 250 calories
• Both: 370 calories total with 16g protein

Costco Food Court Nutrition Strategy

If You’re Cutting:

• Best choice: Half rotisserie chicken (470 cal, 66g protein)
• Avoid: Pizza, churros, cookies
• Hack: Bunless hot dog + side salad from home

If You’re Bulking:

• Best choice: Chicken Bake + rotisserie chicken
• Goal: Easy 1,200+ calories, 100g+ protein
• Value: Under $10 for a massive protein boost

If You’re on Keto:

• Best choice: Rotisserie chicken (0 carbs)
• Also works: Hot dog without bun (3g carbs)
• Avoid: All pizza, churros, frozen yogurt

If You’re on a Budget:

• Best value: $1.50 hot dog combo (14g protein/$1)
• Best protein value: Rotisserie chicken (26.5g protein/$1)
• Comparison: Most restaurants give 3-6g protein per dollar

Costco vs Other Fast Food (Price and Macros)

Item	Calories	Protein	Cost	Protein/$
Costco Rotisserie Chicken (whole)	940	132g	$4.99	26.5g
Costco Hot Dog Combo	570	21g	$1.50	14g
Costco Chicken Bake	770	46g	$3.99	11.5g
Chick-fil-A 12pc Grilled Nuggets	200	38g	$7.49	5.1g
Chipotle Double Chicken Bowl	835	86g	$14.25	6g
McDonald’s McDouble	400	22g	$2.19	10g

Costco wins on value — by a lot.

Seasonal and Regional Items

Costco food court items vary by location and season. Some markets may have:

• Açaí bowls — ~300 calories, higher carb
• Turkey provolone sandwich — ~700 calories, 45g protein
• BBQ brisket sandwich — ~720 calories, 48g protein
• Al Pastor salad — ~630 calories, 35g protein

Check your local Costco for current menu items.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in a Costco hot dog?

The Costco 1/4 lb beef hot dog has 370 calories without the bun, or 570 calories with the bun. The full combo with soda adds another 250 calories, totaling about 820 calories.

Is the Costco Chicken Bake healthy?

The Chicken Bake has 770 calories with 46g of protein. It’s not “healthy” per se — it’s calorie-dense — but it offers decent protein for the calories compared to pizza or churros.

How much protein is in a Costco rotisserie chicken?

A whole Costco rotisserie chicken has approximately 132g of protein for $4.99. Half a chicken provides 66g of protein. This is the best protein value in fast food.

What’s the lowest calorie option at Costco food court?

The lowest calorie main option is the Caesar salad without dressing (~300 cal). If you get a hot dog without the bun (370 cal), that’s also relatively low for Costco. The frozen yogurt (230 cal) is a reasonable dessert option.

Can I eat keto at Costco food court?

Yes! Order the rotisserie chicken (0 carbs) or a hot dog without the bun (3 carbs). The Caesar salad without croutons (with dressing) is also keto-friendly.

Why is the Costco hot dog so cheap?

Costco keeps the $1.50 price as a loss leader to drive foot traffic and reward member loyalty. Co-founder Jim Sinegal famously told the CEO “If you raise the price of the hot dog, I will kill you.”

The Bottom Line

Costco food court is optimized for value, not for macro tracking. Portions are enormous and calorie-dense. However, the rotisserie chicken is genuinely one of the best protein values anywhere, and smart choices exist if you know what to order.

Key takeaways:

• Rotisserie chicken is the #1 choice (132g protein for $4.99)
• Hot dog without bun saves 200 calories
• Skip the soda and drink water (saves 250 calories)
• Pizza slices are 700+ calories each — share or take half home
• Chicken Bake offers decent protein (46g) for a calorie splurge
• Avoid churros (470 cal) and cookies (750 cal)

For pure protein value, Costco is hard to beat. Just control portions.

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