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McDonald’s US, ranked by protein

237 items on the current US menu, by protein per item or per 100 calories, against the 50g Daily Value.

Source: McDonald’s published US nutrition information, checked September 2026Figures collected by BooneHow this ranking works
Highest103gSpicy Chicken McNuggets (40 piece)
Lowest0gHonest Kids Appley Ever After Organic Juice Drink
Best per calorie30gper 100 calories, Hot Tea (Medium)
McDonald’s US Spicy Chicken McNuggets (40 piece)1stSpicy Chicken McNuggets (40 piece)103g206% of DVMcDonald’s US Chicken McNuggets (40 piece)2ndChicken McNuggets (40 piece)92g184% of DVMcDonald’s US Spicy Chicken McNuggets (20 piece)3rdSpicy Chicken McNuggets (20 piece)52g104% of DV

Protein in every McDonald's US item

237 items, highest first.
1McDonald’s US Spicy Chicken McNuggets (40 piece)Spicy Chicken McNuggets (40 piece)Burgers, Chicken and Sandwiches5.3g per 100 calories, 1,950 calories103g206% of DV2McDonald’s US Chicken McNuggets (40 piece)Chicken McNuggets (40 piece)Burgers, Chicken and Sandwiches5.6g per 100 calories, 1,650 calories92g184% of DV3McDonald’s US Spicy Chicken McNuggets (20 piece)Spicy Chicken McNuggets (20 piece)Burgers, Chicken and Sandwiches5.3g per 100 calories, 980 calories52g104% of DV4McDonald’s US Double Quarter Pounder with CheeseDouble Quarter Pounder with CheeseBurgers, Chicken and Sandwiches6.5g per 100 calories, 740 calories48g96% of DV5McDonald’s US Chicken McNuggets (20 piece)Chicken McNuggets (20 piece)Burgers, Chicken and Sandwiches5.5g per 100 calories, 830 calories46g92% of DV
6McDonald’s US McCrispy Strips (larger)McCrispy Strips (larger)Burgers, Chicken and Sandwiches7.7g per 100 calories, 530 calories41g82% of DV7McDonald’s US Bacon Quarter Pounder with CheeseBacon Quarter Pounder with CheeseBurgers, Chicken and SandwichesJoint5.7g per 100 calories, 630 calories36g72% of DV8McDonald’s US Big Breakfast with HotcakesBig Breakfast with HotcakesBreakfastJoint2.7g per 100 calories, 1,340 calories36g72% of DV9McDonald’s US Steak, Egg & Cheese BagelSteak, Egg & Cheese BagelBreakfast5g per 100 calories, 680 calories34g68% of DV10McDonald’s US McCrispy Strips (smaller)McCrispy Strips (smaller)Burgers, Chicken and Sandwiches7.8g per 100 calories, 400 calories31g62% of DV
DV is the 50g Daily Value for protein used on US food labels.

Item images are illustrations created by Boone, not photographs.

The whole McDonald's US menu at a glance

Each dot is one item, coloured by menu section. Burgers, Chicken and Sandwiches sit highest for protein on average; Fries, Sides and Sauces sit lowest.

Burgers, Chicken and SandwichesBreakfastHappy Meals and KidsSweets, Treats and ShakesMcCafé Coffee and TeaFries, Sides and SaucesSoft Drinks and Cold Beverages
0306090120Burgers, Chicken and Sa…BreakfastHappy Meals and KidsSweets, Treats and Shak…McCafé Coffee and TeaFries, Sides and SaucesSoft Drinks and Cold Be…protein (g)

Most protein in each McDonald's US menu section

The same part of the menu, compared.

McDonald’s US Spicy Chicken McNuggets (40 piece)Burgers, Chicken and SandwichesSpicy Chicken McNuggets (40 piece)103g, against Chicken McNuggets (4 piece) at 9gAdds 94gMcDonald’s US Big Breakfast with HotcakesBreakfastBig Breakfast with Hotcakes36g, against Hash Browns at 2gAdds 34gMcDonald’s US Chicken McNuggets (6 piece) Happy MealHappy Meals and KidsChicken McNuggets (6 piece) Happy Meal24g, against Honest Kids Appley Ever After Organic Juice Drink at 0gAdds 24gMcDonald’s US Strawberry Shake (Large)Sweets, Treats and ShakesStrawberry Shake (Large)19g, against Baked Apple Pie at 2gAdds 17gMcDonald’s US Hot Chocolate (Large)McCafé Coffee and TeaHot Chocolate (Large)17g, against Premium Roast Coffee (Small) at 0gAdds 17gMcDonald’s US Fries (Large)Fries, Sides and SaucesFries (Large)7g, against Creamy Ranch Sauce at 0gAdds 7gMcDonald’s US Minute Maid Premium Orange Juice (Large)Soft Drinks and Cold BeveragesMinute Maid Premium Orange Juice (Large)4g, against Orange Dream with Hi-C (Large) at 0gAdds 4g

Quick answers

What has the most protein at McDonald’s in the US?

The Spicy Chicken McNuggets (40 piece), at 103g. That is 206% of the 50g Daily Value.

What has the least protein at McDonald’s in the US?

The Honest Kids Appley Ever After Organic Juice Drink, at 0g.

What has the most protein per calorie?

The Hot Tea (Medium), at 30g of protein per 100 calories.

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How this ranking works

Protein is per item as served, from McDonald’s USA published nutrition information, per item as served, checked in September 2026. The Daily Value is 50g a day for an adult, the figure used on US food labels. Protein per 100 calories is shown so items can be compared on protein density rather than portion size alone.

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