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High Protein McDonald's Meals

Yes, you can hit your macros at McDonald's! Discover protein-packed meals under 600 calories that support your fitness goals.

🍔 10 Meals 💪 Up to 50g Protein 🔥 Under 600 Cal
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How to Order High Protein at McDonald's

McDonald's offers surprising protein options when you know how to order. Focus on grilled chicken, beef patties without buns, and egg-based breakfast items. Our curated meals maximize protein while keeping calories in check.

Best High Protein McDonald's Hacks:

💡 Pro Tip: Use the McDonald's app to customize orders and see exact nutrition info before ordering.

McDonald's High Protein Meals

Double Trouble

DOUBLE TROUBLE

2 McDouble patties no bun, side salad

44g
PROTEIN
480
CALORIES
💡 How to order: Order 2 McDoubles but ask for just the patties with cheese - no bun. Add a side salad for volume and micronutrients.
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Triple Threat Bunless

TRIPLE THREAT BUNLESS

Three Quarter Pounder patties with cheese, no bun, apple slices for fiber and natural sweetness.

51g
PROTEIN
585
CALORIES
💡 How to order: Order a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, ask for no bun and add an extra patty. The apple slices add fiber and natural sweetness to balance the protein.
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Chicken Protein Bowl

CHICKEN PROTEIN BOWL

Two grilled chicken breast strips with side salad and apple slices for a lean, complete protein meal.

48g
PROTEIN
320
CALORIES
💡 How to order: Ask for two grilled chicken breasts without any breading or bun. Combine with the side salad and apple slices for a complete, lean protein meal.
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Egg McMuffin Power Stack

EGG MCMUFFIN POWER STACK

Two Egg McMuffins with extra eggs, no muffin, served with hash browns for breakfast protein power.

32g
PROTEIN
580
CALORIES
💡 How to order: Order two Egg McMuffins but ask for no English muffin and add an extra egg to each. The hash browns provide satisfying carbs for breakfast fuel.
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Big Mac Bunless Special

BIG MAC BUNLESS SPECIAL

Big Mac patties with special sauce, lettuce, cheese, no bun, plus apple slices for fiber.

36g
PROTEIN
465
CALORIES
💡 How to order: Order a Big Mac with no bun but keep the special sauce, lettuce, and pickles. Ask for an extra patty to boost the protein content.
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Chicken Nugget Protein Pack

CHICKEN NUGGET PROTEIN PACK

20-piece chicken nuggets paired with side salad for a high-protein meal with balanced nutrition.

39g
PROTEIN
590
CALORIES
💡 How to order: Order the 20-piece McNuggets and pair with a side salad for balance. Skip the sauces to keep calories controlled while maximizing protein.
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Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad XL

SOUTHWEST GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD XL

Southwest salad with double grilled chicken, no dressing, optimized for maximum protein efficiency.

52g
PROTEIN
380
CALORIES
💡 How to order: Order the Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad and ask for double chicken. Skip the dressing and tortilla strips to keep it lean while maximizing protein.
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Sausage Egg Power Bowl

SAUSAGE EGG POWER BOWL

Sausage McMuffin ingredients with extra egg and sausage, no muffin, served with apple slices.

28g
PROTEIN
520
CALORIES
💡 How to order: Order a Sausage McMuffin with Egg but ask for no muffin and add extra egg and sausage. The apple slices provide fiber and natural sweetness.
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Quarter Pounder Lettuce Wrap

QUARTER POUNDER LETTUCE WRAP

Quarter Pounder with extra patty wrapped in fresh lettuce, paired with side salad for extra fiber.

45g
PROTEIN
550
CALORIES
💡 How to order: Order a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, ask for no bun and add an extra patty. Request it wrapped in lettuce leaves for a fresh, low-carb approach.
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McGriddle Protein Stack

MCGRIDDLE PROTEIN STACK

Sausage McGriddle with extra egg and sausage, no pancake, creating a protein-packed breakfast bowl.

30g
PROTEIN
490
CALORIES
💡 How to order: Order a Sausage McGriddle but ask for no pancake and add extra egg and sausage. This creates a protein-rich breakfast bowl with the apple slices for fiber.
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McDonald's Protein FAQs

What McDonald's meal has the most protein?

The Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese (no bun) provides approximately 50g of protein. For even more, order two McDouble patties for a custom high-protein meal.

Can I build muscle eating McDonald's?

Yes! With smart choices focusing on lean protein sources and controlling portions, McDonald's can fit into a muscle-building diet. Focus on grilled options and customize orders.

What's the lowest calorie high protein McDonald's option?

Grilled chicken patties or egg whites provide the best protein-to-calorie ratio. A side salad with grilled chicken gives you 25g+ protein under 300 calories.

Nutrition Information Sources

All nutritional data is sourced from official McDonald's nutrition resources:

McDonald's Official Nutrition Calculator Nutritionix McDonald's Menu Database