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McDonald's · United States · updated 2026-10-15

High-Protein McDonald's Food & Drinks

The 33 highest-protein items at McDonald's, ranked by grams of protein, with calories and protein per 100 kcal so you can find the leanest options.

Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese tops this list with 48g of protein.

Top picks

  1. 1Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese
    Protein
    48 g
    Calories
    740 kcal
    Carbs
    43 g
    Fat
    42 g
  2. 2Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese
    Protein
    36 g
    Calories
    630 kcal
    Carbs
    43 g
    Fat
    35 g
  3. 3Big Breakfast with Hotcakes
    Protein
    36 g
    Calories
    1,340 kcal
    Carbs
    158 g
    Fat
    63 g

The full list (33)

How we picked: Items with at least 15g of protein in their standard size. For drinks with a choice of milk we show the highest-protein option.

High-Protein McDonald's Food & Drinks
#
1Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese4874043426.5
2Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese3663043355.7
3Big Breakfast with Hotcakes361,340158632.7
4Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel3468057355
5McCrispy Strips3 pc3140024207.8
6Quarter Pounder with Cheese3052042265.8
7Quarter Pounder with Cheese Deluxe3063044374.8
8Deluxe McCrispy2753048265.1
9Spicy McCrispy2753048265.1
10Spicy Deluxe McCrispy2753049265.1
11Sausage, Egg & Cheese Bagel2771056423.8
12McCrispy2647046205.5
13Spicy Chicken McNuggets10 pc2649028305.3
14Big Breakfast261,060131482.5
15Big Mac2558045344.3
16Double Cheeseburger2544034245.7
17Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel2559056304.2
18Chicken McNuggets10 pc2341026245.6
19McDouble2239032205.6
20Daily Double2249030314.5
21Egg and Cheese Bagel2152055244
22Sausage McMuffin with Egg2048030314.2
23Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles1955044333.5
24Ranch Snack Wrap1740032234.3
25Spicy Snack Wrap1739032224.4
26Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit1746039263.7
27Egg McMuffin1731030135.5
28Sausage Biscuit with Egg1753038353.2
29Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles1743044214
30Filet-O-Fish1638038194.2
31Cheeseburger1530031135
32Hotcakes and Sausage15770102331.9
33Chocolate ShakeMedium15650107172.3

Want to build a full order from this list? Open the McDonald's calorie calculator.

Grams vs protein per 100 calories

Ranking by grams of protein favours the biggest meals: a large platter will always beat a small wrap. So this guide also shows protein per 100 calories, which tells you how much protein you get for the calories.

Above about 10g of protein per 100 kcal is very lean, and nothing here quite reaches it. The leanest is McCrispy Strips, with 31g of protein for 400 kcal. Sort the table by the last column to see the rest.

How much protein do you need?

Nutrition labels use 50g of protein a day as the Daily Value for an average adult on 2,000 kcal; individual needs vary with body size, age and activity, and people training or trying to stay full often aim higher, spread across meals. Every item here has at least 15g (30% of that reference), and the top pick, Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, has 48g (96%).

Watch the sodium

High-protein restaurant meals are often salty. The median item on this list has 1,140 mg of sodium, which is 50% of the 2,300mg Daily Value. If that matters to you, check the sodium column on each item page.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at McDonald's?

Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 48g of protein and 740 kcal.

What is the leanest high-protein option at McDonald's?

McCrispy Strips gives 7.8g of protein per 100 calories (31g protein, 400 kcal).

Is 15g of protein a lot?

15g is 30% of the 50g Daily Value used on nutrition labels, so it is a solid amount for one item. The median item on this list has 25g.

More McDonald's guides

Nutrition varies with preparation and customisation; this list is general information, not medical advice.

Source: McDonald's US Nutrition Calculator (menu definition) (retrieved 2026-10-15); McDonald's US item nutrition, ingredients & allergens (itemDetails JSON used by the calculator and product pages) (retrieved 2026-10-15); McDonald's US Full Menu (category pages incl. Sauces & Condiments, Happy Meal, Drinks) (retrieved 2026-10-15). Data checked 2026-10-15. McDonald's is a trademark of its owner; Fast Food Calc is independent and not affiliated with McDonald's.