This page brings 15 high protein fast food nutrition records into one neutral comparison. Use each restaurant's linked nutrition information when ordering because menus and preparation can change.
The entries below are nutrition examples with their source context preserved. Some are current restaurant-published standard items; others are dated MacroMate snapshots or custom-build calculations. Those evidence categories are identified separately and should not be treated as interchangeable.
The table reports calories, protein, carbs, and fat without assigning an order or recommendation to the entries.
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Quick Overview: 15 High-Protein Nutrition Records
| Restaurant | Order | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chick-fil-A | 12 Pc Grilled Chicken Nuggets | 38g | 200 | 2g | 4.5g |
| Popeyes | Blackened Tenders (5 pc) | 43g | 280 | 3g | 3g |
| Chipotle | MacroMate's Bowl | 69g | 500 | 23g | 9g |
| Taco Bell | Chicken Power Bowl (modified) | 35g | 255 | 6g | 6g |
| McDonald's | Double QP modifier (MacroMate Aug. 27 snapshot) | 44g | 500 | 4g | 34g |
| Wendy's | 20 Pc Spicy Chicken Nuggets | 62g | 499 | 33g | 13g |
| Panda Express | Grilled Teriyaki Chicken | 36g | 300 | 8g | 13g |
| Jersey Mike's | #12 Cancro Special Bowl (Mod) | 60g | 500 | 8g | 24g |
| Arby's | Double Turkey Protein Salad | 25g | 210 | 6g | 8g |
| Wingstop | Cajun Classic Wings (10 pc) | 100g | 900 | 0g | 50g |
| Qdoba | Quadruple Grilled Chicken Lean Bowl | 40g | 360 | 4g | 24g |
| Panera | Chicken Caesar Wrap | 54g | 490 | 35g | 15g |
| Subway | Rotisserie Chicken 6" (modified) | 42g | 410 | 42g | 8g |
| MOD Pizza | Calexico Mini + Dbl Grilled Chicken | 49g | 550 | 44g | 19g |
| Five Guys | Triple Hamburger (No Bun/Ketchup) | 48g | 660 | 0g | 51g |
Fifteen Source-Labeled Nutrition Records
Chipotle — MacroMate's Bowl
How to order: Order a salad with double chicken, no rice or beans, green salsa, and queso.
This MacroMate custom build records 500 calories, 69g protein, 23g carbs, and 9g fat. It is a calculation for the stated ingredients, not a restaurant-published standard item.
Pro tip: Order through the Chipotle app for consistent portions. In-store scoops can vary, but online orders tend to be more precise, keeping your macros reliable.
Chick-fil-A — 12 Piece Grilled Chicken Nuggets
How to order: No special modifications needed. Order the 12-count grilled nuggets straight off the menu.
Chick-fil-A's current product page lists this standard item at 200 calories, 38g protein, 2g carbs, and 4.5g fat. The linked restaurant guide is the controlling source for current values.
Sauce note: Dipping sauces are separate from the nugget values above. Chick-fil-A lists Zesty Buffalo Sauce at 25 calories per 21g serving.
Chick-fil-A nugget refresh: If you searched chick fil a grilled nuggets, chick fil a grilled chicken nuggets, or cfa grilled nuggets macros, start here: 12-count grilled nuggets are 38g protein for 200 calories. For full portion and sauce comparisons, use the Chick-fil-A macro hacks guide and review the source label attached to each record.
McDonald's — Double Quarter Pounder Modifier (MacroMate Snapshot)
Source label: MacroMate's read-only Firestore snapshot dated August 27, 2026 records this build without the bun, cheese, or ketchup. McDonald's does not publish nutrition for that exact modification.
The snapshot records 500 calories, 44g protein, 4g carbs, and 34g fat. This record is a dated MacroMate comparison, not a current restaurant-published custom build or a recommendation.
Pro tip: Ask for extra pickles and onions at no charge. They add crunch and flavor that make the bunless patties feel like a complete meal.
Wendy's — 20 Pc Spicy Chicken Nuggets
How to order: Order with buffalo sauce or no sauce to keep calories low.
Twenty nuggets for under 500 calories and 62 grams of protein — that is not a typo. Wendy's spicy nuggets are a volume eater's dream during a cut. The spicy breading adds just enough kick to keep things interesting without loading on sugar-heavy sauces. At 13 grams of fat, these are remarkably lean for a breaded fast food item. The 33 grams of carbs from the breading are manageable if you plan your other meals around it. This is the order for days when you want to eat a lot of food without blowing your macros.
Pro tip: Skip the dipping sauces or stick with buffalo, which adds minimal calories. Ranch and barbecue sauces can add 100+ calories per cup.
Taco Bell — Chicken Power Bowl
How to order: Order with double chicken, light rice, and no beans, guac, or sour cream for a lean, high-protein bowl.
This modified Power Bowl record lists 255 calories, 35g protein, 6g carbs, and 6g fat. It applies only to the stated modifications and should not be treated as a standard menu-item value.
Pro tip: Add their free hot sauce packets for flavor. The Diablo and Fire sauces are under 5 calories each and make the bowl taste significantly better.
Subway — Rotisserie Chicken 6"
How to order: Add double rotisserie chicken. Remove sauces and cheese. Opt for multigrain bread or make it a bowl.
This modified six-inch sandwich record lists 410 calories, 42g protein, 42g carbs, and 8g fat. Double protein, no cheese, and no sauce are part of the stated build.
Pro tip: Order it as a chopped bowl instead of a sub to eliminate the bread carbs entirely. Your protein stays the same but you drop to roughly 10 grams of carbs.
Panda Express — Grilled Teriyaki Chicken
How to order: Eat without a side, choose Super Greens if desired, and ask for teriyaki sauce on the side.
This recorded serving lists 300 calories, 36g protein, 8g carbs, and 13g fat. Sides and sauces change the total and are not included in those figures.
Pro tip: Ask for the teriyaki sauce on the side so you control the amount. A light drizzle delivers the flavor without adding unnecessary sugar and sodium.
Panera — Chicken Caesar Wrap
How to order: Add extra chicken, ask for light or no Caesar dressing.
This recorded wrap build lists 490 calories, 54g protein, 35g carbs, and 15g fat. Extra chicken and light dressing are part of the stated modification.
Pro tip: Ask for no dressing and bring your own low-calorie Caesar. Panera's default dressing is good but calorie-dense — this swap saves you about 80 calories.
Five Guys — Triple Hamburger (No Bun, No Ketchup)
How to order: No ketchup. Remove buns entirely. Pure protein-focused build.
This modified three-patty record lists 660 calories, 48g protein, 0g carbs, and 51g fat. The figures apply to the no-bun, no-ketchup build shown here.
Note: Added toppings change the displayed build and should be counted separately.
Wingstop — Cajun (Classic) Wings, 10 Piece
How to order: Order the 10-piece Cajun classic wings. No breading, zero carbs, high protein.
This 10-piece record lists 900 calories, 100g protein, 0g carbs, and 50g fat. Sauces, dips, and sides are outside the displayed values.
Pro tip: Split this into two meals if 900 calories is too much for one sitting. Classic wings reheat well in an air fryer and the macros stay the same.
Popeyes — Blackened Tenders (5 Piece)
How to order: Order the five-piece blackened tenders; any sauce changes the nutrition total.
This five-piece record lists 280 calories, 43g protein, 3g carbs, and 3g fat. Availability can vary by location.
Note: Availability varies by location, and sauce nutrition is separate.
Arby's — Double Turkey Protein Salad
How to order: Ask for a chopped side salad with double turkey and light dressing for a lean meal.
This modified salad record lists 210 calories, 25g protein, 6g carbs, and 8g fat. Dressing is not included in the displayed total.
Pro tip: Ask for the dressing on the side and use half. Light ranch or vinaigrette keeps the calories in check while adding enough flavor to make the salad satisfying.
Jersey Mike's — #12 Cancro Special Bowl (Modified)
How to order: Extra roast beef, no oil. Pepperoni and cheese stay in.
This modified bowl record lists 500 calories, 60g protein, 8g carbs, and 24g fat. Extra roast beef and no oil are part of the stated build.
Note: Added relish changes the displayed build and should be counted separately.
Qdoba — Quadruple Grilled Chicken Lean Bowl
How to order: Load up four portions of grilled chicken on lettuce with a squeeze of lime and cilantro. Leave off rice, beans, queso, and guac.
This custom bowl record lists 360 calories, 40g protein, 4g carbs, and 24g fat. Four chicken portions and the stated toppings define the build.
Note: Added toppings change the displayed build and should be counted separately.
MOD Pizza — Calexico Mini with Double Grilled Chicken
How to order: Start with a Calexico Mini pizza. Request two extra portions of grilled chicken. Keep toppings lean.
This modified mini pizza record lists 550 calories, 49g protein, 44g carbs, and 19g fat. Double grilled chicken is included in the displayed build.
Pro tip: Ask for the pizza well-done for a crispier crust that makes the Mini feel more substantial. It does not change the macros but improves the texture significantly.
How to order high-protein at any drive-through
- Start with a protein item. Grilled chicken, blackened tenders, turkey, roast beef, steak, and burger patties are examples to compare.
- Double protein before adding sides. Extra chicken or an extra patty usually improves the meal more than fries, chips, cookies, or a sugary drink.
- Remove the easiest calorie traps. Buns, cheese, sour cream, guac, mayo, ranch, queso, and sweet sauces can turn a strong protein order into a high-calorie meal fast.
- Use vegetables, salsa, pickles, onions, hot sauce, and mustard for volume and flavor. These add texture without changing the macro profile much.
- Check the final calories, protein, carbs, and fat together. A high protein value does not describe the rest of a meal's nutrition.
How to Find More High Protein Fast Food Orders
These 15 records show how standard items and custom builds require different source labels. Restaurant guides and calculators should be checked again before ordering.
Related guides: Macro-Friendly Fast Food Tier List, Restaurant Macro App Guide, Macro-Friendly Breakfast Chains, High-Protein Fast Food Breakfast, Macro-Friendly Wings, Dave's Hot Chicken Nutrition, Lower-Carb Fast Food Nutrition, GLP-1 Fast Food Guide, and Lower-Calorie Fast Food Nutrition.
MacroMate organizes 2000+ records across 120+ restaurants with ingredient notes and ordering instructions. Source dates and restaurant-published values remain important when comparing a custom record with a standard menu item.
For a restaurant-specific example, see our Chipotle nutrition guide.
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