Highest-protein McDonald's Order
The most protein you can get in one ordinary meal, kept under 750 calories so it still fits a normal day.
The order
Order Chicken McNuggets (4 piece), McCrispy Strips (4 piece). That comes to 700 calories and 50g protein, with 29% of the calories coming from protein.
| Item | Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken McNuggets (4 piece) | 1 serving | 170 | 9g | 10g | 10g | |
| McCrispy Strips (4 piece) | 1 serving | 530 | 41g | 32g | 26g | |
| Total | Total | 700 | 50g | 42g | 36g | |
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.
Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese
740 calories, 48g protein, 43g carbs, 42g fat. Compared with the order above: −2g protein, +40 calories.
Swaps Chicken McNuggets (4 piece), McCrispy Strips (4 piece) for Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
Cheeseburger, McCrispy Strips (3 piece)
700 calories, 46g protein, 55g carbs, 33g fat. Compared with the order above: −4g protein, ±0 calories.
Swaps Chicken McNuggets (4 piece), McCrispy Strips (4 piece) for Cheeseburger, McCrispy Strips (3 piece).
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): 930 calories (3g protein added)
- World Famous Fries (Large): 1,180 calories (7g protein added)
- World Famous Fries (Medium): 1,020 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 750 calories or fewer. 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.