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High-protein items at McDonald’s

Values converted by script from official files; text drafted with AI assistance From McDonald’s nutrition information Data dated January 2022 Last checked How pages are made

22 of the 114 single servings in McDonald’s nutrition information have 20 g of protein or more. The most is the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, with 48 g at 740 calories; for the most protein per calorie it is the McCrispy Strips (3 piece), with 7.8 g for every 100 calories (31 g in all).

McDonald’s nutrition information is dated January 2022. It is the latest the chain publishes, so newer or changed recipes may differ.

Protein follows portion size, so the largest portions lead the first table; they are usually high in calories and sodium too, shown alongside. The second table puts lean items first. The Daily Value for protein is 50 g, so a serving with 25 g gives half of it.

Most protein per serving

Top 15 of 22

Single servings with at least 20 g of protein, most protein first (ties: fewer calories first).

McDonald’s: most protein per serving
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese7404843421,360
McCrispy Strips4 piece5304132261,760
Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese6303643351,470
Big Breakfast with Hotcakes1,34036158632,070
Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel6803457351,510
Quarter Pounder with Cheese5203042261,140
Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe6303044371,210
Deluxe McCrispy5302748261,050
Spicy McCrispy5302748261,320
Spicy Deluxe McCrispy5302749261,200
Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel7102756421,380
McCrispy4702646201,140
Spicy Chicken McNuggets10 piece4902628301,040
Big Breakfast1,06026131481,540
Double Cheeseburger4402534241,120

Most protein per calorie

Top 10 of 22

Servings with at least 20 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein for every 100 calories (published protein divided by published calories).

McDonald’s: most protein per calorie
McCrispy Strips3 piece4003124201,320
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese7404843421,360
Quarter Pounder with Cheese5203042261,140
Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese6303643351,470
Double Cheeseburger4402534241,120
McDouble390223220920
Chicken McNuggets10 piece410232624850
McCrispy4702646201,140
Spicy Chicken McNuggets10 piece4902628301,040
Deluxe McCrispy5302748261,050

Values are per serving for the size shown, as McDonald’s publishes them; select a column to sort. Each item appears once, at its size that ranks highest. Catering and party sizes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and near-zero items such as salt and water are left out. Each item’s page has every size, the full nutrition facts and allergens.

Most protein in each menu section

McDonald’s: most protein in each menu section
SectionItemProtein gCalories
BreakfastBig Breakfast with Hotcakes361,340
BurgersDouble Quarter Pounder with Cheese48740
Chicken & Fish SandwichesDeluxe McCrispy27530
McNuggets & McCrispy StripsMcCrispy Strips4 piece41530
Snack WrapSpicy Snack Wrap17390
Sweets & TreatsStrawberry ShakeLarge19850
McCafé CoffeesMcCafé Hot ChocolateLarge17540

Questions

What has the most protein at McDonald’s?

The Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, with 48 g of protein and 740 calories, according to McDonald’s nutrition information. Catering sizes, multi-packs and orders of 12 or more pieces are left out.

What is the highest-protein item at McDonald’s under 500 calories?

The McCrispy Strips (3 piece), with 31 g of protein at 400 calories.

More from the McDonald’s menu

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High-protein items at other chains: Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Dunkin', Wendy's, Chipotle, Burger King, Domino's, Subway, Panera Bread, Popeyes, Raising Cane's, Wingstop, Sonic, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, KFC, Whataburger, Arby's, Jack in the Box, Culver's, Papa Johns.

Across all chains: Fast food with the most protein (24 chains).

Sources

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    McDonald’s, McDonald’s USA Nutrition Calculator and product pages Covers nutrition, allergens, ingredients and menu · Updated continuously; the site notes values are “correct as of January 2022, unless stated otherwise” · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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