Pit StopMcDonald's: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 167 McDonald's items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition McDonald's publishes (see the source).
120 items are 400 calories or less. 9 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is McCrispy Strips (3 Piece) (31 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCrispy Strips (3 Piece)1 serving | 400 | 31 | 24 | 20 |
| McDouble1 serving | 390 | 22 | 32 | 20 |
| Egg McMuffin1 serving | 310 | 17 | 30 | 13 |
| Snack Wrap McCrispy Spicy1 serving | 390 | 17 | 32 | 22 |
| Snack Wrap McCrispy Ranch1 serving | 400 | 17 | 32 | 23 |
| Filet-O-Fish1 serving | 380 | 16 | 38 | 19 |
| Cheeseburger1 serving | 300 | 15 | 31 | 13 |
| Chicken McNuggets (6 piece)1 serving | 250 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| McChicken1 serving | 390 | 14 | 38 | 21 |
| Caramel Macchiato (Large)1 serving | 400 | 14 | 62 | 10 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter Pounder with Cheese1 serving | 520 | 30 | 42 | 26 |
| Deluxe McCrispy1 serving | 530 | 27 | 48 | 26 |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy1 serving | 530 | 27 | 49 | 26 |
| McCrispy1 serving | 470 | 26 | 46 | 20 |
| Double Cheeseburger1 serving | 440 | 25 | 34 | 24 |
| Big Mac1 serving | 580 | 25 | 45 | 34 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel1 serving | 590 | 25 | 56 | 30 |
| Chicken McNuggets 10 piece1 serving | 410 | 23 | 26 | 24 |
| Daily Double1 serving | 490 | 22 | 30 | 31 |
| Egg and Cheese Bagel1 serving | 520 | 21 | 55 | 24 |
Most protein for the calories
Items of 800 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein per 100 calories.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCrispy Strips (3 Piece)1 serving | 400 | 31 | 7.8 |
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese1 serving | 740 | 48 | 6.5 |
| Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese1 serving | 630 | 36 | 5.7 |
| Double Cheeseburger1 serving | 440 | 25 | 5.7 |
| McDouble1 serving | 390 | 22 | 5.6 |
| Chicken McNuggets 10 piece1 serving | 410 | 23 | 5.6 |
| Egg McMuffin1 serving | 310 | 17 | 5.5 |
| Deluxe McCrispy1 serving | 530 | 27 | 5.1 |
| Spicy Deluxe McCrispy1 serving | 530 | 27 | 5.1 |
| Steak, Egg & Cheese Bagel1 serving | 680 | 34 | 5.0 |
High-protein breakfast
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel1 serving | 590 | 25 | 56 | 30 |
| Egg and Cheese Bagel1 serving | 520 | 21 | 55 | 24 |
| Sausage McMuffin with Egg1 serving | 480 | 20 | 30 | 31 |
| Sausage, Egg & Cheese McGriddles1 serving | 550 | 19 | 44 | 33 |
| Egg McMuffin1 serving | 310 | 17 | 30 | 13 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese McGriddles1 serving | 430 | 17 | 44 | 21 |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit1 serving | 460 | 17 | 39 | 26 |
| Sausage Biscuit with Egg1 serving | 530 | 17 | 38 | 35 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at McDonald's?
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese (1 serving): 48 g protein, 740 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at McDonald's?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from McCrispy Strips (3 Piece) (1 serving): 31 g protein, 400 calories; McDouble (1 serving): 22 g protein, 390 calories; Egg McMuffin (1 serving): 17 g protein, 310 calories.
What is a high-protein breakfast at McDonald's?
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel (1 serving): 25 g protein, 590 calories; Egg and Cheese Bagel (1 serving): 21 g protein, 520 calories; Sausage McMuffin with Egg (1 serving): 20 g protein, 480 calories.
Where do these McDonald's numbers come from?
From the nutrition information McDonald's publishes, last checked October 28, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.