Culver’s is a Wisconsin-born fast food restaurant that dishes out a large menu with options that range from classic burgers and chicken sandwiches to seafood, salads, and frozen custard.
While this chain isn’t widely located in every area of the country, it’s become a popular spot for those that do live near a Culver’s.
Maybe that’s you, and maybe you’re looking to lay off the sodium while you’re there – we’ve got you covered with a complete list of all the low-sodium menu choices at Culver’s.
Low sodium food and drink choices on the Culver’s menu
First, you may be wondering what exactly is considered “low sodium”. The threshold we’re adhering to for this purpose of this list is the same limit that the FDA defines as low sodium when you see it on a nutrition label: 140 mg of sodium per serving. This is based on the daily recommended value of 2,300 mg of sodium per day for most adults.
The bad news is that you won’t necessarily find a main entree item at Culver’s that falls within this low-sodium range. Whether one of the chain’s signature ButterBurgers, a plate of chicken tenders or fried seafood, a homestyle sandwich, or even an entree salad, all of these menu items simply contain too much sodium to be considered a low-sodium meal.
But it’s not all bad news, and you’re not totally out of luck if you visit Culver’s on a low-sodium diet. You’ll have a couple of side orders to choose from, like steamed broccoli or a side salad – but most of your options will be available in the dessert category.
Some make for better choices than others; for example, Culver’s Lemon Ice and Lemon Coolers are completely free of sodium. But even items like chocolate or vanilla cones, a root beer float, or Culver’s “Concrete Mixers” will fly as a lower-sodium treat. If you’re ordering a Concrete Mixer, just be sure to get the mini size and choose your toppings accordingly (we’ve listed those mix-ins that are low in sodium below).
Other than a few small bites or dessert, there are lots of beverages you can enjoy at Culver’s for under 140 mg of sodium. So if you’re just looking for something to sip on, you’ve got choices like coffee and iced tea, lemonade, and several types of sodas.
Below is the complete list of all the low-sodium items on the current Culver’s menu, along with the serving size indicated.
| Side Items | Sodium Amount | Serving Size |
| Mott’s Applesauce | 10 mg | Side Portion |
| Steamed Broccoli | 40 mg | Side Portion |
| Side Salad | 100 mg | Side Portion |
| Condiments | Sodium Amount | Serving Size |
| Malt Vinegar | 0 mg | N/A |
| Mayonnaise Packet | 80 mg | 1 Packet |
| Horseradish Sauce | 90 mg | 1 Packet |
| Ken’s Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing | 115 mg | 1 Packet |
| Mustard Packet | 130 mg | 1 Packet |
| Desserts | Sodium Amount | Serving Size |
| Bananas (Mix-In) | 0 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Blackberries (Mix-In) | 0 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Blueberries (Mix-In) | 0 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Dove® Chocolate Pieces (Mix-In) | 0 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Maraschino Cherries (Mix-In) | 0 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Raspberries (Mix-In) | 0 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Sprinkles (Mix-In) | 0 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Strawberries (Mix-In) | 0 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Whipped Topping (Mix-In) | 0 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Espresso (Mix-In) | 1 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Mango Fruit Infusion (Mix-In) | 5 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Andes Crème De Menthe Thins (Mix-In) | 10 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Peaches (Mix-In) | 10 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Brownie Pieces (Mix-In) | 15 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Marshmallow Creme (Mix-In) | 20 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| M&M Minis (Mix-In) | 20 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Root Beer (Mix-In) | 20 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Granola Clusters (Mix-In) | 25 mg | 1 Ounce Portion |
| Vanilla Dish | 80 mg | 1 Scoop |
| Vanilla Cake Cone | 90 mg | 1 Scoop |
| Chocolate Dish | 120 mg | 1 Scoop |
| Chocolate Cake Cone | 130 mg | 1 Scoop |
| Chocolate Waffle Cone | 140 mg | 1 Scoop |
| Vanilla Waffle Cone | 140 mg | 1 Scoop |
| Lemon Ice | 0 mg | Any Size |
| Lemon Cooler | 0 mg | Any Size |
| Lemon Ice Smoothie | 60 mg | Any Size |
| Create Your Own Vanilla Concrete Mixer | 100 mg | Mini Size |
| Culver’s Root Beer Float | 135 mg | Size Small |
| Create Your Own Chocolate Concrete Mixer | 140 mg | Mini Size |
| Beverages | Sodium Amount | Serving Size |
| Coffee | 0 mg | 8 Ounces |
| Fresh Brewed Tea | 0 mg | Any Size |
| Fresh Brewed Sweet Tea | 0 mg | Any Size |
| Mott’s Apple Juice | 10 mg | 1 Kids Meal Bottle |
| Coca-Cola | 75 mg | Size Medium |
| Coca-Cola Zero Sugar | 75 mg | Size Medium |
| Fanta Orange | 75 mg | Size Medium |
| Dr. Pepper | 80 mg | Size Medium |
| Diet Coke | 90 mg | Size Medium |
| Mello Yello | 95 mg | Size Medium |
| Culver’s Root Beer | 110 mg | Size Small |
| Culver’s Diet Root Beer | 110 mg | Size Small |
| Diet Dr. Pepper | 130 mg | Size Medium |
| Minute Maid Lemonade | 130 mg | Size Small |
| Sprite | 130 mg | Size Medium |
| Milk (1%) | 130 mg | 1 Kids Meal Bottle |
| Hi-C Flashin Fruit Punch | 135 mg | Size Medium |
The burger option on the Culver’s menu that contains the least amount of sodium is The Original ButterBurger. A single has 480 mg of sodium, a double has 580 mg of sodium, and a triple has 580 mg of sodium.
Yes, there are two dessert items on the Culver’s menu that are sodium-free: the Lemon Ice and the Lemon Cooler. Both of these items contain 0 mg of sodium in any size ordered.
Culver’s Crinkle Cut Fries contain 350 mg of sodium in a size small, 530 mg in a size medium, and 680 mg in a size large.
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