High-Protein Options at PDQ
Protein is the most critical macro on GLP-1 medications — it preserves muscle while you lose weight and keeps you satiated on smaller meals. Here are the best high-protein items at PDQ, each with at least 15g of protein.
Quick answer
The first 3 high protein results at PDQ are PDQ Crispy Cali Bowl (794 calories, 43g protein), PDQ Grilled Cali Bowl (634 calories, 42g protein), and PDQ Crispy Chicken Sandwich (489 calories, 35g protein).
Compare serving-level nutrition in the table below; formulations and serving sizes can change.
What this PDQ comparison shows
This page compares 10 currently indexed high protein PDQ items. Their GLP-1 Food Scores range from 34 to 84, with a median of 70. The highest-ranked result is PDQ Crispy Cali Bowl at 55/100, based on its listed serving-level nutrition.
For the nutrient defining this list, values run from 16g to 43g; the median is 34g. Serving sizes and formulations can differ, so open an item before ordering and confirm current details with the restaurant.
Results use the published scoring methodology and nutrition source policy. This is a nutrition comparison, not medical advice.
How to interpret this high protein list
10 of 33 indexed PDQ records (30%) meet this page’s numeric screen. Inclusion only means that the listed serving satisfies the category rule; it does not establish that the item is a complete meal, medically appropriate, well tolerated, or better than every excluded item.
Results remain ordered by the full six-factor GLP Food Score rather than by protein alone. That distinction matters because two qualifying items can differ substantially in protein, net carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, total fat and calories. Use the comparison table to shortlist options, then open the item record to verify its serving basis, source status, tradeoffs and current restaurant details.
| Item | Protein | Net Carbs | Calories | Sugar | GLP-1 Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PDQ Crispy Cali Bowl | 43g | 84g | 794 | 7g | Moderate·55 |
| PDQ Grilled Cali Bowl | 42g | 69g | 634 | 7g | Moderate·60 |
| PDQ Crispy Chicken Sandwich | 35g | 34g | 489 | 6g | Moderate·67 |
| PDQ Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich | 35g | 66g | 661 | 38g | Caution·34 |
| PDQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 34g | 28g | 293 | 6g | Good ✓·72 |
| PDQ Mediterranean Salad | 33g | 19g | 461 | 11g | Good ✓·75 |
| PDQ Buffy Bleu Sandwich | 29g | 38g | 436 | 6g | Moderate·62 |
| PDQ Kids Crispy Chicken Tenders | 20g | 12g | 214 | 0g | Good ✓·79 |
| PDQ Kids Grilled Chicken Tenders | 20g | 0g | 86 | 0g | Good ✓·84 |
| PDQ Kids Nuggets | 16g | 10g | 181 | 0g | Good ✓·77 |