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Best Fast Food for Bulking: Biggest Protein Hits
Updated 2026-07-03 · Data from each chain's published nutrition information
When bulking, calories are your friend — so rank fast food by raw protein per order and let the calories come with it. The biggest single hit we track is the Double Protein Chicken Bowl from Chipotle: 76.0g of protein with 880 calories for $13.80. All 25 items below clear 35g of protein in a single order — pair two of them and most lifters clear a full day's protein floor for under $25.
Top 25 protein heavyweights
| Item | Protein | Cal | Price | g / $ | g / 100cal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Double Protein Chicken BowlChipotle | 76.0g | 880 | $13.80 | 5.5 | 8.6 |
| 2 | Dave's TripleWendy's | 71.0g | 1090 | $9.29 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| 3 | Triple Whopper with CheeseBurger King | 71.0g | 1220 | $9.99 | 7.1 | 5.8 |
| 4 | 4x4In-N-Out | 67.0g | 1050 | $6.70 | 10.0 | 6.4 |
| 5 | Bacon KingBurger King | 65.0g | 1150 | $9.49 | 6.8 | 5.7 |
| 6 | BaconatorWendy's | 57.0g | 940 | $9.49 | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| 7 | Chicken Fingers (6 pc)Raising Cane's | 56.0g | 660 | $11.49 | 4.9 | 8.5 |
| 8 | Double Quarter Pound KingBurger King | 55.0g | 900 | $8.99 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| 9 | Double Angus BurgerHarvey's | 55.0g | 850 | $10.99 | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| 10 | Chicken & Bacon Ranch Melt FootlongSubway | 53.0g | 890 | $13.49 | 3.9 | 6.0 |
| 11 | Double Whopper with CheeseBurger King | 52.0g | 900 | $8.49 | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| 12 | Bacon CheeseburgerFive Guys | 52.0g | 920 | $12.49 | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| 13 | 3x3In-N-Out | 52.0g | 860 | $5.60 | 9.3 | 6.0 |
| 14 | Steak Burrito (standard build)Chipotle | 51.0g | 885 | $10.70 | 4.8 | 5.8 |
| 15 | Chicken Burrito (standard build)Chipotle | 51.0g | 855 | $9.80 | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| 16 | Steak Bowl (standard build)Chipotle | 51.0g | 765 | $10.70 | 4.8 | 6.7 |
| 17 | Chicken Bowl (standard build)Chipotle | 51.0g | 735 | $9.80 | 5.2 | 6.9 |
| 18 | Chicken QuesadillaChipotle | 51.0g | 800 | $10.70 | 4.8 | 6.4 |
| 19 | Dave's DoubleWendy's | 50.0g | 840 | $8.29 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 20 | Steak & Cheese FootlongSubway | 50.0g | 690 | $12.99 | 3.8 | 7.2 |
| 21 | Double Quarter Pounder with CheeseMcDonald's | 48.0g | 740 | $8.49 | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| 22 | 3 pc Chicken (Mixed)Popeyes | 48.0g | 560 | $8.49 | 5.7 | 8.6 |
| 23 | Barbacoa Burrito (standard build)Chipotle | 48.0g | 855 | $10.70 | 4.5 | 5.6 |
| 24 | Rotisserie-Style Chicken FootlongSubway | 47.0g | 640 | $12.49 | 3.8 | 7.3 |
| 25 | Half Pound Roast BeefArby's | 45.0g | 610 | $8.49 | 5.3 | 7.4 |
Filter: minimum 35g protein per order.
Frequently asked questions
- What fast food is best for bulking?
- The Double Protein Chicken Bowl from Chipotle tops the list at 76.0g of protein. Any of the top 25 delivers 35g+ in one order.
- Is fast food okay on a bulk?
- Yes, in moderation — hitting your daily protein and calorie targets matters most. Track totals and prioritize items with strong protein-to-calorie ratios.