High-protein McDonald's that earns its place

Big doesn't always mean a better ratio.

Compact pick

More protein than the McChicken, fewer calories.

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McDonald's orders ranked by protein per calorie

Top pick: Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no bun, 42 g protein for 560 calories.

#	Item	Protein	Calories	Protein per 100 cal	Sodium
1	Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no bun	42 g	560	7.5 g	1,090 mg
2	Quarter Pounder with Cheese, no bun	24 g	340	7.1 g	880 mg
3	McDouble, no bun	17 g	250	6.8 g	690 mg
4	Double Cheeseburger, no bun	20 g	300	6.7 g	900 mg
5	Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese	48 g	740	6.5 g	1,360 mg
6	Quarter Pounder with Cheese	30 g	520	5.8 g	1,140 mg
7	Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese	36 g	630	5.7 g	1,470 mg
8	Double Cheeseburger	25 g	440	5.7 g	1,120 mg
9	McDouble	22 g	390	5.6 g	920 mg
10	McCrispy	26 g	470	5.5 g	1,140 mg
11	Spicy McCrispy	27 g	530	5.1 g	1,320 mg
12	Cheeseburger	15 g	300	5.0 g	720 mg
13	Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel	34 g	680	5.0 g	1,510 mg
14	Big Mac, no bun	18 g	390	4.6 g	750 mg
15	Daily Double	22 g	490	4.5 g	810 mg
16	Big Mac	25 g	580	4.3 g	1,060 mg
17	Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel	25 g	590	4.2 g	1,320 mg
18	Filet-O-Fish	16 g	380	4.2 g	580 mg
19	Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles	17 g	430	4.0 g	1,230 mg
20	Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit	17 g	460	3.7 g	1,330 mg
21	Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles	19 g	550	3.5 g	1,290 mg
22	Sausage Biscuit with Egg	17 g	530	3.2 g	1,190 mg
23	Chocolate ShakeMedium	15 g	650	2.3 g	310 mg

Sodium over 1,500 mg in red.

Source: McDonald's nutrition page, US menu, October 21, 2026. Not affiliated with McDonald's.

What is a high-protein McDonald's burger?

The Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese has 48 g protein. Its sodium is worth comparing too.

Is the McDouble a good high-protein order?

It's a compact option: 22 g protein for 390 calories. Fries and a shake are separate additions.

Does a McCrispy have more protein than a McChicken?

Yes. The McCrispy has 26 g protein; the McChicken has 14 g. Both are breaded sandwiches.

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