McDonald's Highest Protein Meals (2026)
The 10 highest-protein items on the McDonald's menu, ranked by protein from official nutrition data — with prices and calories for every pick.
#1 Ranked 2026
40-piece McNuggets — $12.99
Chicken McNuggets & Meals · 1800 calories · 100g protein
View 40-piece McNuggets details →Full Ranking — Top 10 Highest Protein Meals
| Rank | Item | Price | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40-piece McNuggetsChicken McNuggets & Meals | $12.99 | 1800 cal | 100g |
| 2 | 20-piece McNuggetsChicken McNuggets & Meals | $7.49 | 900 cal | 50g |
| 3 | Double Quarter Pounder with CheeseBurgers & Sandwiches | $8.49 | 780 cal | 48g |
| 4 | Big Breakfast with HotcakesBreakfast Menu | $8.29 | 1340 cal | 36g |
| 5 | Quarter Pounder with CheeseBurgers & Sandwiches | $6.49 | 530 cal | 30g |
| 6 | McCrispy Chicken SandwichBurgers & Sandwiches | $5.99 | 510 cal | 28g |
| 7 | Spicy McCrispy Chicken SandwichBurgers & Sandwiches | $5.99 | 530 cal | 28g |
| 8 | Big BreakfastBreakfast Menu | $7.59 | 760 cal | 28g |
| 9 | Big MacBurgers & Sandwiches | $5.99 | 590 cal | 26g |
| 10 | Double CheeseburgerBurgers & Sandwiches | $3.99 | 440 cal | 25g |
How We Ranked These McDonald's Items
This ranking is computed automatically from the McDonald's menu in our structured database — every item is filtered and sorted by price, protein, calories, and value using structured data from official menu sources. Rankings update when the underlying menu data is refreshed. Prices are approximate national averages and may vary by location.
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