Highest Protein Items at McDonald's India (October 2026)
These numbers come from the North & East India McDonald's booklet (Connaught Plaza Restaurants, December 2025), so the menu may differ a little in West & South India. The Cheesy Chicken Burger leads with 29.9 g of protein, and the Chicken McGrill Burger gives 13.2 g for 274 calories. Values are rounded, and the booklet does not list fiber.
Top picks
Best overall protein pick
Chicken Nuggets (20 pc)
47.6 g protein · 812 cal · 5.9 g per 100 cal
Best low-calorie pick
Chicken Nuggets (9 pc)
22.6 g protein · 378 cal · 6 g per 100 cal
Best GLP-1-friendly pick
No item fits this yet.
All McDonald's India items by protein
Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.
“—” means the source doesn’t list that number. Items without protein or calories are never ranked. † Not in the chain’s official data we checked; numbers from FatSecret India, a third-party site. Tap an item for its full nutrition page.
Best orders by goal
Muscle gain
The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.
- Chicken Nuggets (20 pc)
47.6 g protein · 812 cal · 5.9 g per 100 cal - Chicken Maharaja Mac
34 g protein · 689 cal · 4.9 g per 100 cal
Fat loss
Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.
- Cheesy Chicken Burger
29.9 g protein · 497 cal · 6 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.
- Cheesy Chicken Burger
29.9 g protein · 497 cal · 6 g per 100 cal - Chicken Nuggets (9 pc)
22.6 g protein · 378 cal · 6 g per 100 cal - McSpicy Chicken Burger
21.5 g protein · 450 cal · 4.8 g per 100 cal - Butter Chicken Grilled Burger
17.1 g protein · 357 cal · 4.8 g per 100 cal - Sausage McMuffin
16.3 g protein · 281 cal · 5.8 g per 100 cal
Build a 40g+ protein meal at McDonald's India
Simple ways to order for more protein.
Cheesy Chicken Burger29.9 g protein · 497 cal
How to order: The top protein pick in the booklet: 29.9 g of protein.
Chicken McGrill Burger13.2 g protein · 274 cal
How to order: A lighter pick: 13.2 g of protein for 274 calories.
Protein per ₹100
Prices vary by location. These are the prices we saw.
| Item | Price | Protein (g) | Protein per ₹100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McEgg Burger | ₹60 | 12 | 20 g |
| Chicken McGrill Burger | ₹95 | 13.2 | 13.9 g |
| McSpicy Chicken Burger | ₹179 | 21.5 | 12 g |
| McChicken Burger | ₹135 | 15.7 | 11.6 g |
| McCrispy Chicken Burger | ₹209 | 22.3 | 10.7 g |
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest protein item at McDonald's India?
Chicken Nuggets (20 pc) has the most protein on our list, with 47.6 g of protein and 812 calories.
What is the best low-calorie, high-protein option at McDonald's India?
Chicken Nuggets (9 pc) gives you 22.6 g of protein for 378 calories. That’s 6 g of protein per 100 calories.
Does McDonald's India have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?
McDonald's India doesn’t have a labeled GLP-1 or high-protein menu that we know of. None of the items we list here is small and high-protein enough to be our GLP-1-friendly pick.
How can I get 40 grams of protein at McDonald's India?
Start with Cheesy Chicken Burger (29.9 g protein). The top protein pick in the booklet: 29.9 g of protein. Add a high-protein side to pass 40 g.
Where does this McDonald's India nutrition info come from?
We use McDonald's India’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on October 12, 2026. We compared 55 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.
Source
Nutrition data from McDonald's India’s official nutrition information, checked October 12, 2026.
Last updated October 12, 2026. How we check our data.
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