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McDonald's vs Chick-fil-A: Macros Compared (2026)

Quick Answer: McDonald's current product pages list the standard Double Hamburger at 340 calories and 21g protein and the standard Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese at 740 calories. Chick-fil-A's current Nutrition & Allergens guide lists the 12-count Grilled Nuggets at 200 calories and 38g protein and the Cool Wrap at 660 calories and 43g protein. These are neutral standard-item nutrition references; individual needs and complete orders vary.

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Current standard references. Values are reproduced from McDonald's product pages for the Double Hamburger and Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese, and from Chick-fil-A's Nutrition & Allergens guide. Exact nutrition for custom removals is not inferred.

Side-by-Side Comparison

McDonald's and Chick-fil-A current standard nutrition references
ReferenceMcDonald'sChick-fil-A
Standard itemDouble Hamburger
340 cal / 21g protein
12-count Grilled Nuggets
200 cal / 38g protein
Additional standard itemDouble Quarter Pounder with Cheese
740 cal / protein not asserted here
Cool Wrap
660 cal / 43g protein / 32g carbs / 45g fat

How to Read the Comparison

The published numbers support direct arithmetic comparisons between the listed standard items. They do not supply exact nutrition for a custom McDonald's removal or determine an individual's choice.

Bottom Line

Use the linked McDonald's and Chick-fil-A guides to review the source label attached to each record. Standard restaurant nutrition and custom MacroMate snapshots are separate evidence categories.

Related guides: Chick-fil-A vs McDonald's: Protein Per Dollar and McDonald's vs Wendy's: Macros Compared (2026).

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