Flying Star Cafe Nutrition Facts
Last updated: August 7, 2026 · How we source & estimate these macros
Flying Star Cafe has 12 menu items with full macro data — calories, protein, carbs, and fat. Highest protein: Chipotle Avocado Burger (62 g protein, 1230 cal). Lowest calorie: Southwest Bennie (540 cal, 35 g protein).
Flying Star Cafe is an Albuquerque institution with multiple locations, serving an all-day menu of scratch breakfast plates, big salads, green chile entrees, and burgers at its Nob Hill location.
The kitchen has genuinely high-protein options once you skip the bready sides. Chinese Crunch tops the salad list at 620 calories with 54g protein, and Tossed Cobb delivers 45g protein for 655 calories. On the breakfast side, Chicken Mediterranean runs 580 calories with 40g protein, and the lighter Southwest Bennie comes in at 540 calories with 35g protein.
Best macro pick: Chinese Crunch (54g protein, 620 calories) or Turkey Jack (49g protein, 580 calories) for a protein-dense meal without an add-on. Watch out for the burgers — the Chipotle Avocado Burger runs 1,230 calories with 83g of fat — and the Green Chile Pork Caldo, a 1,100 calorie bowl carrying 79g of carbs from the potatoes and tortillas.
This guide is built from Flying Star Cafe's published menu and standard industry macro references for the dishes named above. These are estimates from the restaurant's published menu, not official nutrition data — specific item calorie, protein, carb, and fat values vary by preparation, portion, and seasonal substitutions, so always confirm with the restaurant if you're targeting a precise macro window. Updated weekly with the rest of the Healthy Eats Near Me catalog.
Best Macro Pick
An egg-based scramble or grain bowl with a protein add-on (35-40g protein); skip the muffin.
Watch Out For
Muffin-and-smoothie combos — 800 calories with 10g protein is a typical slip.
Flying Star Cafe Menu Nutrition — Calories & Macros
| Menu Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Crunch High protein | 620 | 54 g | 8.7 g | 34 g | 30 g | — | — |
| Turkey Jack High protein | 580 | 49 g | 8.4 g | 44 g | 23 g | — | — |
| Chicken Mediterranean High protein | 580 | 40 g | 6.9 g | 28 g | 34 g | 7.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Tossed Cobb High protein | 655 | 45 g | 6.9 g | 17 g | 45 g | 6.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Southwest Bennie High protein | 540 | 35 g | 6.5 g | 31 g | 31 g | — | — |
| Elote Tortilla Burger High protein | 1010 | 57 g | 5.6 g | 46 g | 66 g | — | — |
| Green Chile Pork Caldo High protein | 1100 | 59 g | 5.4 g | 79 g | 59 g | 9.0 g | 8.0 g |
| Chipotle Avocado Burger High protein | 1230 | 62 g | 5.0 g | 56 g | 83 g | — | — |
| Two Birds and a Biscuit High protein | 800 | 40 g | 5.0 g | 58 g | 45 g | — | — |
| Build Yourself An Omelet High protein | 860 | 39 g | 4.5 g | 60 g | 51 g | — | — |
| Ranch Breakfast | 750 | 29 g | 3.9 g | 59 g | 44 g | — | — |
| Greens & Grains Salad | 610 | 19 g | 3.1 g | 73 g | 29 g | 9.0 g | 23 g |
Flying Star Cafe nutrition: frequently asked questions
What is the highest-protein item at Flying Star Cafe?
Chipotle Avocado Burger is the highest-protein pick at Flying Star Cafe, with 62 g of protein and 1230 calories.
What is the lowest-calorie option at Flying Star Cafe?
Southwest Bennie is the lowest-calorie option we track at Flying Star Cafe, at 540 calories with 35 g of protein.
What's the best macro-friendly order at Flying Star Cafe?
An egg-based scramble or grain bowl with a protein add-on (35-40g protein); skip the muffin.
Does Flying Star Cafe have calorie and macro information?
We track 12 Flying Star Cafe menu items with calories, protein, carbs, and fat, estimated from published menus and standardized USDA data. Sort or filter the table above by any macro.