McDonald's Guide
High Protein at McDonald's
The highest-protein item at McDonald's is the Chicken McNuggets, with 98g of protein.
High Protein Menu Items
| Item | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken McNuggets | 1770 | 98g |
| Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Quarter Pounder | 870 | 55g |
| Land, Air & Sea | 1330 | 55g |
| Cardi B & Offset Meal | 2190 | 55g |
| Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 990 | 54g |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 780 | 51g |
| Premium Asian Salad | 320 | 42g |
| Surf + Turf | 830 | 41g |
| Crunchy Double | 740 | 39g |
| Quarter Pounder Bacon | 640 | 39g |
| Big Breakfast with Hotcakes | 1340 | 35g |
| Bacon Buffalo Ranch Deluxe McCrispy | 660 | 33g |
| Bacon Special Edition Gold Deluxe McCrispy | 650 | 33g |
| Bacon Ranch Deluxe McCrispy | 660 | 33g |
| Bacon Ranch McCrispy | 650 | 33g |
Across all 157 menu items we track at McDonald's, the median is about 340 calories and 11g of protein — so the high protein picks above are meaningfully different from a typical order, not just the default menu re-sorted.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What's the best high protein option at McDonald's?
- The highest-protein item at McDonald's is the Chicken McNuggets, with 98g of protein.
- What else at McDonald's fits high protein?
- The Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Quarter Pounder is another strong pick — 870 calories, 55g protein.
Nutrition data verified August 31, 2026.