Question 1

Is Protein Hunter free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — completely free, no account required. Set a goal and build a meal in seconds. Your plans save to your device automatically.

Question 2

Where does the nutrition data come from?

Accepted Answer

Every calorie, gram of protein, and macro is sourced from each chain's own published nutrition information. Prices are national averages and adjust to your local currency when you enter a postal code.

Question 3

Which restaurants are included?

Accepted Answer

McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, Popeyes, KFC, Raising Cane's, In-N-Out, Five Guys, Arby's, Chipotle, Taco Bell, Panda Express, Domino's, Subway, Jersey Mike's, Panera, Tim Hortons, A&W and Harvey's — 184 items across 20 chains.

Question 4

How does the meal optimizer work?

Accepted Answer

You set a protein goal and a calorie ceiling. The optimizer ranks every eligible item by protein-per-dollar or protein-per-calorie, then assembles the smallest, cheapest, or leanest basket that reaches your goal without breaking your cap.

Question 5

Does it work in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Enter a Canadian postal code or US ZIP and prices switch to your local currency, including Canada-only chains like Tim Hortons, A&W and Harvey's.

Question 6

Is there a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Protein Hunter installs straight from your browser as an app — tap Add to Home Screen on iPhone or Install on Android. It runs full-screen and works offline.