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Low-calorie fast food: 15 g of protein or more, fewest calories first

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1,093 menu items at all 24 chains on this site meet this list’s rule. First is the Chick-fil-A 5 Ct Grilled Nuggets Kid's Meal, with 80 calories and 16 g of protein.

Rule: servings with at least 15 g of protein, fewest calories first (ties: more protein first). One row per item, at its size that ranks highest; at most three items from any one chain in the main table, so no single menu fills it.

Ranking by calories alone would put sauces, black coffee and diet sodas first, so this list keeps only servings with at least 15 g of protein: the lightest items that are still a meal. Grilled chicken, egg dishes, small sandwiches and protein drinks lead it. Sauces, dressings and drinks ordered with them add calories that are not included here.

Top 30

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Low-calorie fast food with protein: top 30 items across chains
5 Ct Grilled Nuggets Kid's MealChick-fil-A59 g80161270
Grilled ChickenSubway71 g80161210
Roast BeefSubway71 g80152420
ChickenChipotleKid's, 2 oz90150150
Pollo AsadoChipotleKid's, 2 oz90151170
Rotisserie-Style ChickenSubway71 g90150400
Grilled FiletChick-fil-A84 g110211370
Grilled NuggetsChick-fil-A8 ct, 95 g130251440
Iced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein MatchaStarbucksTall, 12 fl oz13018780
Iced Sugar-Free Caramel Protein MatchaStarbucksTall, 12 fl oz13018785
Steak NuggetsArby's5 pieces, 79 g140202440
Iced Sugar-Free Caramel Protein LatteStarbucksTall, 12 fl oz150229105
SteakChipotleEntrée, 4 oz150211330
Kentucky Grilled ChickenKFCThigh, 71 g150170420
Broccoli BeefPanda ExpressRegular, 5.44 oz1501512520
Tenders - BlackenedPopeyes3 pieces170282860
Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets Kids MealKFC1 kids meal170177690
Protein Hot LatteDunkin'Medium1701514140
Protein Hot Latte with Sugar Free VanillaDunkin'Medium1701518150
Protein Iced LatteDunkin'Medium1701514150
Black Pepper Sirloin SteakPanda ExpressRegular, 5.10 oz1801912590
Wok-Fired ShrimpPanda ExpressRegular, 6.00 oz19017191,140
Garden Salad with Grilled ChickenJack in the Box255 g210259800
Chicken Caesar SaladDomino's1 container · 198 g2201914490
MilkDairy Queen12 oz2201521210
Honey Mustard Flame-Grilled Chicken WrapBurger KingOne size2301724640
KFC LiversKFC1 order2301712750
Classic Flame-Grilled Chicken WrapBurger KingOne size2401721640
Chicken Strips (2)Dairy QueenOne size2401519660
Greek Yogurt with BerriesPanera Bread1 Parfait250152780

Values are per serving as each chain publishes it. Portions differ between chains, so compare the serving column as well as the figures. Catering and party sizes, whole cakes, multi-packs, orders of 12 or more pieces, values given per piece and published figures that cannot all be right are left out.

First at each chain

The item at each chain that ranks first under this rule
ChainItemCaloriesCalories
Chick-fil-A5 Ct Grilled Nuggets Kid's Meal8080
SubwayGrilled Chicken8080
ChipotleChickenKid's9090
StarbucksIced Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein MatchaTall130130
Arby'sSteak Nuggets5 pieces140140
KFCKentucky Grilled ChickenThigh150150
Panda ExpressBroccoli BeefRegular150150
PopeyesTenders - Blackened3 pieces170170
Dunkin'Protein Hot LatteMedium170170
Jack in the BoxGarden Salad with Grilled Chicken210210
Domino'sChicken Caesar Salad220220
Dairy QueenMilk12 oz220220
Burger KingHoney Mustard Flame-Grilled Chicken Wrap230230
Panera BreadGreek Yogurt with Berries250250
SonicCrispy Tenders3 pc.260260
WhataburgerWhatachick'n Bites4 Bites260260
Culver'sOriginal Chicken Tenders2 Piece260260
Taco BellCantina Chicken Crispy Taco270270
Wendy'sKids' 2 PC. Tenders280280
McDonald’sSpicy Chicken McNuggets6 piece290290
Pizza HutCaesar Side Salad with Chicken310310
Raising Cane'sKid's Combo (Maryland)400400
Papa JohnsUnsauced Boneless Wings10 wings590590
WingstopChicken Sandwich - Plain610610

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