Highest Protein Items at Wingstop (September 2026)
Wingstop lists nutrition per single wing or tender, so multiply by how many you order. Each classic (bone-in) wing has 10 g protein for 90 to 120 calories, while each boneless wing has 4 g. The Original Hot Chicken Sandwich has 33 g protein.
Top picks
Best overall protein pick
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Sandwich
34 g protein · 890 cal · 3.8 g per 100 cal
Best low-calorie pick
Plain Classic Wing (1 wing)
10 g protein · 90 cal · 11.1 g per 100 cal
Best GLP-1-friendly pick
No item fits this yet.
All Wingstop items by protein
Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.
| Plain Classic Wing (1 wing)wings | 10 | 90 | 11.1 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original Hot Classic Wing (1 wing)wings | 10 | 90 | 11.1 | 0 |
| Mango Habanero Classic Wing (1 wing)wings | 10 | 100 | 10 | 0 |
| Lemon Pepper Classic Wing (1 wing)wings | 10 | 120 | 8.3 | 0 |
| Garlic Parmesan Classic Wing (1 wing)wings | 10 | 120 | 8.3 | 0 |
| Plain Chicken Tender (1 tender)tenders | 10 | 140 | 7.1 | 0 |
| Original Hot Chicken Tender (1 tender)tenders | 10 | 140 | 7.1 | 0 |
| Plain Chicken Sandwichsandwich | 32 | 610 | 5.2 | 2 |
| Original Hot Chicken Sandwichsandwich | 33 | 630 | 5.2 | 2 |
| Plain Boneless Wing (1 wing)wings | 4 | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Lemon Pepper Chicken Tender (1 tender)tenders | 10 | 200 | 5 | 0 |
| Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwichsandwich | 32 | 850 | 3.8 | 2 |
| Garlic Parmesan Chicken Sandwichsandwich | 34 | 890 | 3.8 | 2 |
| Lemon Pepper Boneless Wing (1 wing)wings | 4 | 110 | 3.6 | 0 |
| Fried Corn (Regular)side | 6 | 200 | 3 | 0 |
| Seasoned Fries (Regular)side | 8 | 500 | 1.6 | 0 |
“—” means the source doesn’t list that number. Items without protein or calories are never ranked.
Best orders by goal
Muscle gain
The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.
- Garlic Parmesan Chicken Sandwich
34 g protein · 890 cal · 3.8 g per 100 cal - Original Hot Chicken Sandwich
33 g protein · 630 cal · 5.2 g per 100 cal - Plain Chicken Sandwich
32 g protein · 610 cal · 5.2 g per 100 cal - Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich
32 g protein · 850 cal · 3.8 g per 100 cal
Fat loss
Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.
- Plain Classic Wing (1 wing)
10 g protein · 90 cal · 11.1 g per 100 cal - Original Hot Classic Wing (1 wing)
10 g protein · 90 cal · 11.1 g per 100 cal - Mango Habanero Classic Wing (1 wing)
10 g protein · 100 cal · 10 g per 100 cal - Lemon Pepper Classic Wing (1 wing)
10 g protein · 120 cal · 8.3 g per 100 cal - Garlic Parmesan Classic Wing (1 wing)
10 g protein · 120 cal · 8.3 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.
No items on our list match this goal yet.
Build a 40g+ protein meal at Wingstop
Simple ways to order for more protein.
Plain Classic Wing (1 wing)10 g protein · 90 cal
How to order: Plain has the least sodium: 30 mg per wing.
Seasoned Fries (Regular)8 g protein · 500 cal
How to order: Veggie Sticks (5 celery sticks) are 10 calories.
Plain Boneless Wing (1 wing)4 g protein · 80 cal
How to order: A classic (bone-in) wing has 10 g protein; a boneless wing has 4 g.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest protein item at Wingstop?
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Sandwich has the most protein on our list, with 34 g of protein and 890 calories.
What is the best low-calorie, high-protein option at Wingstop?
Plain Classic Wing (1 wing) gives you 10 g of protein for 90 calories. That’s 11.1 g of protein per 100 calories.
Does Wingstop have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?
Wingstop doesn’t have a labeled GLP-1 or high-protein menu that we know of. Our GLP-1-friendly picks on this page show smaller orders with more protein and less sugar.
How can I get 40 grams of protein at Wingstop?
Start with Plain Classic Wing (1 wing) (10 g protein). Plain has the least sodium: 30 mg per wing. Add a high-protein side to pass 40 g.
Where does this Wingstop nutrition info come from?
We use Wingstop’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on September 24, 2026. We compared 16 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.
Source
Nutrition data from Wingstop’s official nutrition information, checked September 24, 2026.
Last updated September 24, 2026. How we check our data.
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