Best bulking McDonald's Order
A big meal of 1,000 to 1,400 calories built to carry as much protein as possible, so a surplus is not just extra fries.
The order
Order Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, McCrispy Strips (4 piece). That comes to 1,270 calories and 89g protein, with 28% of the calories coming from protein.
| Item | Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese | 1 serving | 740 | 48g | 43g | 42g | |
| McCrispy Strips (4 piece) | 1 serving | 530 | 41g | 32g | 26g | |
| Total | Total | 1270 | 89g | 75g | 68g | |
Add these freely
None of these adds more than 30 calories, so they barely move the total: Apple Slices (15), Spicy Buffalo Sauce (30).
2 other options
Each one is the best order built around a different main choice, so you can pick by taste.
2 × McCrispy Strips (4 piece), World Famous Fries (Medium)
1,380 calories, 87g protein, 107g carbs, 67g fat. Compared with the order above: −2g protein, +110 calories.
Swaps Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, McCrispy Strips (4 piece) for 2 × McCrispy Strips (4 piece); adds World Famous Fries (Medium).
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese
1,370 calories, 84g protein, 86g carbs, 77g fat. Compared with the order above: −5g protein, +100 calories.
Swaps McCrispy Strips (4 piece) for Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
What would break it
These add the most calories for the least protein. Adding one to the order above takes it to:
- World Famous Fries (Small): 1,500 calories (3g protein added)
- World Famous Fries (Large): 1,750 calories (7g protein added)
- World Famous Fries (Medium): 1,590 calories (5g protein added)
How this order was chosen
We tried every McDonald's meal a person would realistically order from the published menu (burger, sandwich or nuggets, side, sauces) and kept the ones with between 1,000 and 1,400 calories. Among those, the order with the most protein wins, but an item only earns its place if it adds at least 1g of protein for every 100 calories. Without that rule the winner fills up with sides that add a gram or two of protein and a lot of calories. Drinks are left out; pair the meal with a zero-calorie one.
- Breakfast items are left out because most locations stop serving them mid-morning.
Nutrition from Zolt's McDonald's menu data, last reviewed 2026-11-04 against McDonald's USA, LLC. Portions in the restaurant vary, so log what you were actually served.