Highest Protein Items at McDonald's (September 2026)

Muscle gain

The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.

1. Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese
   48 g protein · 740 cal · 6.5 g per 100 cal
2. Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese
   36 g protein · 630 cal · 5.7 g per 100 cal
3. Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel
   34 g protein · 680 cal · 5 g per 100 cal
4. McCrispy Strips (3 Piece)
   31 g protein · 400 cal · 7.8 g per 100 cal
5. Quarter Pounder with Cheese
   30 g protein · 520 cal · 5.8 g per 100 cal

Fat loss

Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.

1. McCrispy Strips (3 Piece)
   31 g protein · 400 cal · 7.8 g per 100 cal

GLP-1 friendly

Smaller portions with at least 20 g protein, 10 g sugar or less, and no more than 35% of calories from fat. Higher fiber ranks higher.

No items on our list match this goal yet.

Under 500 calories

The highest-protein orders (15 g or more) that stay under 500 calories.

1. McCrispy Strips (3 Piece)
   31 g protein · 400 cal · 7.8 g per 100 cal
2. McCrispy
   26 g protein · 470 cal · 5.5 g per 100 cal
3. 10 Piece Spicy Chicken McNuggets
   26 g protein · 490 cal · 5.3 g per 100 cal
4. Double Cheeseburger
   25 g protein · 440 cal · 5.7 g per 100 cal
5. McDouble
   22 g protein · 390 cal · 5.6 g per 100 cal