High Protein Fast Food Finder
Find the fast food orders that return the most protein for the calories. Filter 708 menu items from 21 chains by chain, calories, and protein, then sort by protein per 100 calories. Every number comes from the chain's official nutrition information.
How to log it: type or say your order in Nouri, like "KFC grilled chicken breast and green beans," and get calories and macros from one sentence. Nouri has four ways to log: type, voice, photo, and Siri.
Numbers come from each chain's official nutrition information, checked August 29 to October 4, 2026. Sauces, dressings, build-your-own components, and items under 50 calories are not ranked. Full method and sources: Fast Food Protein Index.
How the ranking works
Protein per 100 calories answers one question: for every 100 calories you spend, how many grams of protein come back? Divide protein by calories and multiply by 100. It lets you compare a 130-calorie box of nuggets with a big burger on equal terms. Sort by most protein instead when you need a big total in one meal, and add a calorie cap to keep it in budget.
The data is the Nouri Fast Food Protein Index, which explains the method, the top 25, and the best pick at each chain. You can also download the CSV. To turn the grams into a daily target, try the protein intake calculator.
FAQ
What is the highest protein fast food item per calorie?
Chick-fil-A's 8-count Grilled Nuggets: 25g of protein for 130 calories, or 19.2g per 100 calories. Grilled chicken leads at nearly every chain that sells it.
What does protein per 100 calories mean?
It is protein divided by calories, times 100. A higher number means more protein for every calorie you spend, so it compares small and large items fairly.
Where do the numbers come from?
Each chain's official published nutrition information, checked between August 29 and October 4, 2026. The Fast Food Protein Index post lists every source and the method.
Why are some menu items missing?
Sauces, dips, dressings, build-your-own components, items under 50 calories, and drinks with 5 calories or fewer are not ranked, because they are not orders on their own.
How do I log a fast food order in Nouri?
Type or say your order in one sentence and Nouri returns calories and macros for each item. You can also snap a photo or log with Siri.