794
balanced fast-food screen
4.3% of analyzable records · 101 restaurants represented
score ≥80, protein ≥15g, calories 100–700
High-Protein Restaurant Foods
Protein is the most critical macro on GLP-1 medications. It preserves muscle mass while you lose weight, extends satiety on smaller portions, and blunts blood sugar spikes. Every item below has at least 20g of protein and is ranked by GLP-1 score.
The short answer
The best high-protein fast-food orders deliver at least 25g of protein in a defined serving without requiring an oversized meal. These selections are complete menu items, limited to 150–700 calories, and ranked by overall GLP Food Score before protein grams.
What to look for
- Compare protein in the context of the entire serving—not protein grams alone.
- A very large platter can contain more protein while being a poor fit for a single meal; oversized records are excluded.
- Use the item page to verify serving basis, source status, and any explicitly supported customization.
How items qualify
- 25g or more protein
- 150–700 calories for the listed serving
- GLP Food Score of 80 or higher
- Complete order with a linked item-level nutrition record
Original restaurant dataset snapshot
We screened 18,456 canonical restaurant item records across 159 active restaurant datasets. The results below are reproducible numeric screens—not clinical outcomes, endorsements, or predictions of individual tolerance.
466
high-protein fast-food screen
2.5% of analyzable records · 77 restaurants represented
score ≥80, protein ≥25g, calories 150–700
693
low-calorie fast-food screen
3.8% of analyzable records · 97 restaurants represented
score ≥80, protein ≥10g, calories 100–400
Snapshot generated 2026-08-14. Required numeric fields were available for 18,456 records. Counts may change when restaurant data is refreshed. Download the machine-readable snapshot.
Five standout orders
These are complete, first-party-sourced orders from the comparison below. Order each item as named; we do not subtract ingredients unless the restaurant publishes a verified nutrition adjustment.
#1 · Carrabba's
Carrabba's Kids Grilled Shrimp and Steamed Broccoli
30g protein · 160 calories · 5g net carbs · score 99/100
Serving: 1 Serving · Verified Aug 15, 2026 · First-party source ↗
#2 · Wawa
Wawa Express Salad - Chef Salad Florida
25g protein · 290 calories · 9g net carbs · score 93/100
Serving: 368.54 g configured item · Verified Aug 15, 2026 · First-party source ↗
#3 · Longhorn
Longhorn Redrock Grilled Shrimp 12 ct.
46g protein · 240 calories · 2g net carbs · score 92/100
Serving: 12 ct · Verified Aug 15, 2026 · First-party source ↗
#4 · Outback
Outback Center Cut Sirloin 9oz
53g protein · 420 calories · 1g net carbs · score 91/100
Serving: 1 Serving · Verified Aug 15, 2026 · First-party source ↗
#5 · Pizza Ranch
Pizza Ranch Broasted Chicken Breast
32g protein · 270 calories · 4g net carbs · score 90/100
Serving: 1 breast · Verified Aug 15, 2026 · First-party source ↗
High-protein fast-food comparison
How to use this guide
Protein is shown per listed serving. The 25g inclusion threshold is an editorial screen for finding protein-forward restaurant orders; it is not a personalized daily target.
Protein needs vary with body size, age, activity, health conditions and the overall rate of weight loss. The table is for comparing menu items, not prescribing intake.
Review the scoring methodology and nutrition source and freshness policy before relying on a comparison.
Important limitations
- A high protein number does not establish overall diet quality.
- Very large servings are excluded, but restaurant portions still vary.
- People with kidney disease or another protein-related restriction should follow their clinician’s advice.
High-protein fast-food FAQ
What counts as high-protein fast food?
For this guide, a listed serving must provide at least 25g of protein and fall between 150 and 700 calories.
Do you rank only by protein grams?
No. Qualifying items are ranked by GLP Food Score first, then protein. This prevents oversized, high-calorie meals from winning solely because they contain more total protein.
Can I remove ingredients to improve an order?
Only use a nutrition adjustment when the linked item page displays a verified modifier and its explicit nutrient delta. Otherwise, treat the published values as applying to the item as listed.
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