40gprotein460calOption 1
- 1 ×4 piece McCrispy® Strips40g · 460
McDonald's Nutrition Facts & Menu
Real McDonald's meal ideas that hit your macros, the chain's nutrition highlights, and everything you need to order with your calorie and protein targets in mind.
Macro-friendly McDonald's meal ideas
Every order below is built from real McDonald's menu items to land near a common calorie and protein target. Want combos for your own numbers? The Simple Macros app generates them instantly.
Lower-calorie, high-protein
Lean McDonald's orders that stay light on calories without skimping on protein.
40gprotein475calOption 2
- 1 ×Apple Slices0g · 15
- 1 ×4 piece McCrispy® Strips40g · 460
Balanced meals
Everyday McDonald's orders around a moderate calorie and protein target.
52gprotein710calOption 1
- 1 ×Hamburger: The Classic McDonald's Burger12g · 250
- 1 ×4 piece McCrispy® Strips40g · 460
60gprotein700calOption 2
- 2 ×3 piece McCrispy® Strips60g · 700
Bigger, high-protein meals
Heartier McDonald's orders for a big appetite or a training day.
60gprotein990calOption 1
- 1 ×Hamburger: The Classic McDonald's Burger12g · 250
- 1 ×Double Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese48g · 740
60gprotein990calOption 2
- 1 ×Cheeseburger with No Cheese12g · 250
- 1 ×Double Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese48g · 740
McDonald's nutrition highlights
A quick look at where the protein and the lighter options are on the McDonald's menu. See calories and protein for all 91 items in the app.
Highest-protein picks
- Double Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese48g protein · 740 cal
- Bacon Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese36g protein · 630 cal
- McCrispy® Strips30g protein · 350 cal
- Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese30g protein · 520 cal
- Quarter Pounder®* with Cheese Deluxe30g protein · 630 cal
- Deluxe McCrispy®27g protein · 530 cal
Lightest options
- Chicken McNuggets170 cal · 9g protein
- World Famous Fries®230 cal · 3g protein
- Hamburger: The Classic McDonald's Burger250 cal · 12g protein
- Cheeseburger300 cal · 15g protein
- McCrispy® Strips350 cal · 30g protein
- Filet-O-Fish®380 cal · 16g protein
Ordering McDonald's with macros in mind
McDonald's is one of the most forgiving fast food chains for hitting macro targets. The menu is large, nutrition info is consistent, and a few key items anchor most high-protein builds.
The McCrispy Strips are the standout. A single order (3 pieces) runs 350 calories and 30g protein. That's a 34% protein-by-calorie ratio, which is exceptional for fast food. Stack them with a side of apple slices (15 calories) and you have a 365-calorie meal with 30g protein. If you need more calories, upgrade to the 4-piece at around 460 calories and 40g protein.
For a more traditional burger build, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese hits 25 to 30g protein at 420 to 520 calories. The Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese jumps to 43 to 48g protein at 640 to 740 calories. That's a lot of protein in one sitting, but it works well if you're running a higher daily target or eating a bigger meal.
The McDouble is an underrated budget option. At 340 to 390 calories and 20 to 22g protein, it gives you solid macros without blowing your calorie budget. Add a McChicken (290 to 390 cal, 14g protein) and you're at a combined 630 to 780 calories with 34 to 36g protein across two items, which works well as a slightly larger meal.
A few things to watch at McDonald's: the World Famous Fries add 250 to 400+ calories with almost no protein. If you want something on the side, apple slices (15 cal) or a small diet drink are the better choices. The McCafe beverages range widely: a plain iced coffee is nearly zero calories, but a Caramel Frappe hits 420+ calories before you even consider food.
Simple Macros builds your combos by matching your calorie and protein sliders to McDonald's actual menu data. Every combination you see is real, orderable, and nutritionally accurate.
Frequently asked questions
Build your own McDonald's order in the app
Simple Macros builds your daily calorie and protein targets around your body and goals, then generates McDonald's meals that fit them and lets you log them in seconds, at home or on the go.