3 Finger Combo
3 tenders · fries · toast · 1 sauce
1,050
calories
48g
protein
The starter combo. Solid meal for most people.
Nutrition Guide · Updated May 2026
Calories in Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers — Every Combo Covered
Let's be honest — nobody goes to Cane's planning to count calories. But if you're tracking macros, watching what you eat, or just curious before you order, here's every number you need. No filler. Just the data.
Short answer
One Chicken Finger = 130 Calories
That's it. 130 calories per tender. Each individual chicken finger is the same: 130 calories, 13g protein, 5g carbs, 6g fat.
Two tenders? 260. Three? 390. The Caniac's six tenders? 780 calories from the chicken alone — before you even touch the fries or the sauce.
130
calories
per tender
13g
protein
per tender
5g
carbs
per tender
6g
fat
per tender
Calories by Number of Tenders (Chicken Only)
Here's the breakdown if you're eating just the chicken — no fries, no toast, no sauce.
| Tenders | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Piece | 260 | 26g | 10g | 12g |
| 3 Piece | 390 | 39g | 15g | 18g |
| 4 Piece | 520 | 52g | 20g | 24g |
| 5 Piece | 650 | 65g | 25g | 30g |
| 6 Piece (Caniac) | 780 | 78g | 30g | 36g |
Want to play with the numbers yourself? Open the Nutrition Calculator
Full meals
Every Combo Meal — Calories, Protein & More
Nobody orders just naked tenders. Here's every standard combo with all the sides included. Drinks aren't counted since they vary.
Box Combo
4 tenders · fries · toast · slaw · 1 sauce
1,290
calories
62g
protein
Adds slaw + an extra tender. The most popular order.
Caniac Combo
6 tenders · lg fries · toast · slaw · 2 sauces
1,840
calories
90g
protein
The big boy. 90g protein, but nearly a full day's calories.
Kid's Combo
2 tenders · fries · 1 sauce
650
calories
29g
protein
Lightest full combo. No toast, no slaw.
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Where the Calories Actually Come From
People blame the chicken, but the tenders are the least calorie-dense part of the meal:
| Side Item | Cal | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crinkle-Cut Fries | 400 | 18g | 55g |
| Cane's Sauce | 190 | 19g | 7g |
| Texas Toast | 150 | 5g | 21g |
| Coleslaw | 100 | 6g | 11g |
Fries + one sauce = 590 calories — more than four entire tenders. If you're cutting calories at Cane's, look at the sides first.
Have Allergies? Don't Skip This
Cane's chicken fingers are breaded — wheat and dairy are involved. Check the full Allergen Menu or our Gluten Free Guide before ordering.
How to Cut Calories Without Ruining Your Meal
Dip, don't dunk
Half a sauce cup instead of two full ones saves ~190 cal and 19g fat.
Skip the toast
Texas Toast is 150 cal. Tasty, but the easiest cut to make.
Swap fries for extra slaw
Slaw is 100 cal vs. 400 for fries. That's a 300-calorie swing.
Drink water or unsweet tea
A large sweet tea adds 340 calories. Unsweet tea? Zero.
With all four changes, a 1,290-cal Box Combo drops to around 700-800 calories. Huge swing.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in a single Raising Cane's chicken finger?
One chicken finger has 130 calories, 13g protein, 5g carbs, and 6g fat. That's the baseline — multiply by however many tenders you order.
How many calories are in 4 Raising Cane's chicken fingers?
Four tenders alone come to 520 calories and 52g protein. That's what you get in a Box Combo before adding fries, toast, slaw, and sauce.
What are the calories in the 3 Finger Combo?
The full 3 Finger Combo totals about 1,050 calories. That's 3 tenders (390 cal) + fries (400 cal) + Texas toast (150 cal) + one Cane's Sauce (190 cal). Drinks are extra.
How many calories in the Box Combo?
Roughly 1,290 calories for the entire Box Combo. It includes 4 fingers, fries, toast, coleslaw, and one sauce. That's a big meal — plenty for most people.
What about the Caniac Combo calories?
The Caniac is the biggest option at around 1,840 calories. Six fingers, large fries, toast, coleslaw, and two sauces. If you're calorie-conscious, consider splitting it.
How much protein is in Raising Cane's chicken fingers?
Each tender packs 13g protein. So 3 fingers = 39g, 4 fingers = 52g, and the full Caniac (6 fingers) = 78g protein from the chicken alone.
Are Raising Cane's chicken fingers high in fat?
Each finger has 6g of fat — not terrible for fried food. The bigger fat bomb is the Cane's Sauce at 19g fat per cup. If you're watching fat, dip sparingly.
What's the lowest calorie meal at Raising Cane's?
The Kid's Combo at 650 calories is the lightest full meal — 2 tenders, fries, and one sauce. You can also order tenders à la carte with no sides.
Does Raising Cane's have nutrition information available?
Yes, Cane's publishes nutrition data for all menu items. We've compiled everything into our nutrition calculator so you can build a custom meal and see totals instantly.
Can I eat Cane's on a high-protein diet?
Absolutely. A 4-finger order gives you 52g of protein for 520 calories — solid ratio. Skip the sauce and toast for an even tighter calorie-to-protein ratio.
Build Your Own Meal & See the Totals
Pick your tenders, choose your sides, add a drink — the calculator does the rest.
Open Nutrition CalculatorEditorial note
All calorie and nutrition figures come from Raising Cane's published nutritional data as of May 2026. Values can vary by location and preparation. Maintained by the Cane's Nutrition Calculatorteam — not affiliated with Raising Cane's Restaurants, LLC.