Goal guide · High Protein

Best High Protein Fast Food Options

Looking for high protein fast food? We ranked the best protein-packed meals across 60+ chain restaurants. Whether you're building muscle, losing weight, or just trying to hit your protein goals, these options deliver 25g+ protein per meal.

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Top picks (60)

Ranked using the Atey20 database across 60+ chain restaurants.

#ItemChainCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1Cajun Chicken LittlesCheesecake Factory179073g118g109g
2Factory Burrito GrandeCheesecake Factory184072g191g78g
3Chicken Parmesan SandwichCheesecake Factory140072g129g68g
4Three Cheese Chicken PenneApplebee's137066g109g68g
5Double Protein Bowl (double chicken, brown rice, black beans, salsa)Chipotle77066g78g17g
6Classic Bacon CheeseburgerApplebee's135060g60g95g
7Chicken Tenders PlatterApplebee's146060g138g76g
8Fettuccini AlfredoCheesecake Factory229058g237g117g
9Supersonic Bacon Double CheeseburgerSonic103055g55g66g
10Cobb SaladChopt77052g38g45g
11Club Sub (Regular)Jersey Mike's98051g68g54g
12Bacon CheeseburgerFive Guys106051g40g70g
13Steak & Cheese (Medium)Firehouse Subs84050g76g33g
14Chicken Philly (Regular)Jersey Mike's90050g72g39g
15Italian (Medium)Firehouse Subs94049g77g49g
16Bourbon Street Chicken and ShrimpApplebee's78049g34g50g
17Double Quarter Pounder with CheeseMcDonald's74048g43g42g
18Beef Over Rice (Combo)Halal Guys95048g105g28g
19CheeseburgerFive Guys98047g40g62g
20Engineer (Medium)Firehouse Subs77046g76g30g
21Mongolian ChickenPei Wei74046g68g28g
22Chicken Over Rice (Combo)Halal Guys90045g110g25g
23Chicken Bowl (brown rice, black beans, fajita veggies, salsa, lettuce)Chipotle62545g71g15g
24Chicken Strip BowlWawa69044g54g28g
25Meatball (Medium)Firehouse Subs94044g93g45g
26Teriyaki Soul BowlJust Salad66043g84g14g
27Dave's Double®Wendy's76043g42g50g
28Harissa Chicken + RightRice BowlCAVA64543g52g28g
29Grilled Chicken Cool WrapChick-fil-A35042g29g13g
30Chicken Over Rice (Regular)Halal Guys82042g102g22g
31Wild Salmon Plate with VeggiesDig52042g35g22g
32Grilled Steak PitaCAVA69042g54g32g
33The Island Poke SaladJust Salad66042g69g23g
34Ham and Provolone (Regular)Jersey Mike's81041g69g37g
35Chick-n-Strips (4-count)Chick-fil-A41040g20g19g
36Thai Coconut Curry ChickenPei Wei79040g68g34g
37HamburgerFive Guys84040g39g55g
38Chicken Nuggets (12-count)Chick-fil-A38040g17g17g
39Kung Pao ChickenHoneygrow63040g60g20g
40Tokyo Bowl (Udon + Chicken + Teriyaki)Wok to Walk72040g88g18g
41Hook & Ladder (Medium)Firehouse Subs72039g76g26g
42Chicken Caesar Salad (Original)Just Salad49039g18g23g
43Charred Chicken MarketbowlDig48539g42g18g
44Cobb Salad with Grilled NuggetsChick-fil-A43039g23g22g
45Original Recipe BreastKFC39039g11g21g
46Turkey and Provolone (Regular)Jersey Mike's77039g64g38g
47Chicken Noodle Stir-FryHoneygrow57038g55g18g
48Grilled Nuggets (12-count)Chick-fil-A20038g2g5g
49Chicken Fried RiceHoneygrow70038g75g22g
50Grilled Nuggets (12 count)Chick-fil-A20038g2g5g
51Bangkok Bowl (Rice Noodles + Chicken + Peanut Sauce)Wok to Walk75038g94g20g
52Honey Maple Chicken SaladChopt62038g44g30g
53Steak Salad (romaine, steak, fajita veggies, cheese, salsa, guac)Chipotle55538g22g37g
54Original Italian (Regular)Jersey Mike's91038g68g49g
55Grilled Chicken Club SandwichChick-fil-A52038g45g22g
56Chicken Tender Sub (6")Sheetz71038g62g33g
57Greek Salad with ChickenPanera Bread52038g25g32g
582 Pc Chicken (Spicy)Popeyes69038g17g52g
59Greens + Grains with Grilled ChickenCAVA53038g44g22g
60Spicy Thai Chicken Stir-FryHoneygrow60037g58g19g

Best High Protein choice at each chain

  • Cheesecake Factory: Cajun Chicken Littles (73g protein)
  • Applebee's: Three Cheese Chicken Penne (66g protein)
  • Chipotle: Double Protein Bowl (double chicken, brown rice, black beans, salsa) (66g protein)
  • Sonic: Supersonic Bacon Double Cheeseburger (55g protein)
  • Chopt: Cobb Salad (52g protein)
  • Jersey Mike's: Club Sub (Regular) (51g protein)
  • Five Guys: Bacon Cheeseburger (51g protein)
  • Firehouse Subs: Steak & Cheese (Medium) (50g protein)
  • McDonald's: Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese (48g protein)
  • Halal Guys: Beef Over Rice (Combo) (48g protein)
  • Pei Wei: Mongolian Chicken (46g protein)
  • Wawa: Chicken Strip Bowl (44g protein)
  • Just Salad: Teriyaki Soul Bowl (43g protein)
  • Wendy's: Dave's Double® (43g protein)
  • CAVA: Harissa Chicken + RightRice Bowl (43g protein)
  • Chick-fil-A: Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap (42g protein)
  • Dig: Wild Salmon Plate with Veggies (42g protein)
  • Honeygrow: Kung Pao Chicken (40g protein)
  • Wok to Walk: Tokyo Bowl (Udon + Chicken + Teriyaki) (40g protein)
  • KFC: Original Recipe Breast (39g protein)

Frequently asked questions

What fast food has the most protein?

Cajun Chicken Littles at Cheesecake Factory (73g), Factory Burrito Grande at Cheesecake Factory (72g), Chicken Parmesan Sandwich at Cheesecake Factory (72g)

Can I hit my protein goals eating fast food?

Yes. Grilled chicken entrees, Chipotle bowls with extra meat, and Starbucks protein boxes all deliver 30–50g protein per meal when tracked in Atey20.

Which chain has the best protein options?

Cheesecake Factory tops the list with 73g protein. Close behind: Applebee's, Chipotle.

How do I track my macros when eating fast food?

Use Atey20 to instantly search any chain restaurant item, view calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, sugar, and fiber, then log meals to your daily tracker.

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