High protein McDonald's for a small GLP-1 appetite
For people on GLP-1 who rarely finish a full serving: the McDonald's orders with the most protein for their calories, and what to ask for at the counter.
Low calorie high protein McDonald's orders
Each has at least 25 g of protein in 600 kcal or less, with the most protein for its calories first.
Quarter Pounder with Cheese
- Protein
- 30 grams
- Calories
- 520 calories
Ask for:
- Ketchup on the side
McCrispy®
- Protein
- 26 grams
- Calories
- 470 calories
Ask for:
- No butter on the bun
Deluxe McCrispy®
- Protein
- 27 grams
- Calories
- 530 calories
Ask for:
- Mayo on the side
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel
- Protein
- 25 grams
- Calories
- 590 calories
Ask for:
- Breakfast sauce on the side
Numbers are for each item as McDonald's published it on August 22, 2026, on the McDonald's website.
Make a few bites of fast food count
A fast food meal is sized for a bigger appetite than yours, so plan for the part you won't eat before you start.
Protein first
Start with the chicken, beef, eggs or beans, and leave the bun, the tortilla and the fries for last, if there's room.
Sauce on the side
Add as much as you want, a little at a time, rather than eating what was poured on.
A box for later
Ask for a to-go box when you order, and set half aside before the first bite. Pick something that reheats well, and it's tomorrow's lunch.
Skip the combo
A sandwich or a bowl on its own is often plenty. The fries and the drink are the part most likely to go to waste.
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Your pick at any fast food counter, from one photo of the board.
These guides cover a few chains. Photograph the board over any counter, or any menu, and we'll pick the order with the most protein for the few bites you'll eat, and what to ask for.