McDonald's Guide
Best Protein-to-Calorie Ratio at McDonald's
The McDonald's item with the best protein-to-calorie ratio is the Iced Tea, at 20g of protein per 100 calories.
Best Protein-to-Calorie Ratio Menu Items
| Item | Calories | Protein | P/100cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Tea | 5 | 1g | 20g |
| Premium Asian Salad | 320 | 42g | 13.1g |
| Nonfat Latte | 90 | 9g | 10g |
| McCrispy Strips | 350 | 30g | 8.6g |
| 1% Low Fat Milk Jug | 100 | 8g | 8g |
| Premium Bacon Ranch Salad | 190 | 14g | 7.4g |
| Fat Free Chocolate Milk Jug | 130 | 9g | 6.9g |
| Side Salad | 15 | 1g | 6.7g |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 780 | 51g | 6.5g |
| Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Quarter Pounder | 870 | 55g | 6.3g |
| Triple Cheeseburger | 520 | 32g | 6.2g |
| Quarter Pounder Bacon | 640 | 39g | 6.1g |
| Bacon McDouble | 460 | 28g | 6.1g |
| Double Hamburger | 330 | 20g | 6.1g |
| Ranch Snack Wrap | 270 | 16g | 5.9g |
Across all 157 menu items we track at McDonald's, the median is about 340 calories and 11g of protein — so the best protein-to-calorie ratio picks above are meaningfully different from a typical order, not just the default menu re-sorted.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the best best protein-to-calorie ratio option at McDonald's?
- The McDonald's item with the best protein-to-calorie ratio is the Iced Tea, at 20g of protein per 100 calories.
- What else at McDonald's fits best protein-to-calorie ratio?
- The Premium Asian Salad is another strong pick — 320 calories, 42g protein.
Nutrition data verified August 31, 2026.