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Calorie ceiling: 500

High-Protein Fast Food Under 500 Calories

Updated 2026-07-03 · Data from each chain's published nutrition information

The best high-protein fast food under 500 calories is the Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich from Chick-fil-A — 43.0g of protein at 430 calories ($8.79). We found 30+ items across 20 chains with at least 20g of protein under the 500-calorie line, ranked below by raw protein. Every figure comes from the chain's own published nutrition data.

Ranked: 20g+ protein under 500 calories

ItemProteinCalPriceg / $g / 100cal
1Grilled Chicken Club SandwichChick-fil-A43.0g430$8.794.910.0
2Steak SaladChipotle43.0g490$11.203.88.8
3Cobb Salad with Grilled ChickenChick-fil-A42.0g480$11.493.78.8
4Original Recipe BreastKFC39.0g390$3.4911.210.0
512 pc Grilled NuggetsChick-fil-A38.0g200$8.094.719.0
6Kentucky Grilled BreastKFC38.0g210$3.999.518.1
7Grilled Chicken SandwichChick-fil-A37.0g390$7.295.19.5
8Chicken Fingers (4 pc)Raising Cane's37.0g440$7.994.68.4
9Grilled Teriyaki ChickenPanda Express36.0g300$5.206.912.0
10Grilled Chicken SandwichWendy's34.0g370$6.495.29.2
113 pc Chicken TendersKFC34.0g340$5.995.710.0
12Chick-n-Strips (3 pc)Chick-fil-A33.0g340$6.495.19.7
13Blackened Chicken Tenders (3 pc)Popeyes32.0g170$7.994.018.8
14Grilled Chicken SandwichHarvey's32.0g450$7.994.07.1
15Grilled Chicken WrapTim Hortons31.0g430$7.993.97.2
16Chicken Leg & Thigh (2 pc)Popeyes30.0g390$6.994.37.7
17Boneless Chicken (8 pc)Domino's30.0g420$7.993.87.1
18Turkey Bacon ClubTim Hortons29.0g470$8.493.46.2
19Flying DutchmanIn-N-Out29.0g380$3.508.37.6
20Steak & Egg BurritoTim Hortons28.0g470$6.494.36.0
21Harvest Chicken FlatbreadTim Hortons28.0g490$8.293.45.7
22Spicy Chicken SandwichKFC28.0g470$5.495.16.0
23Chicken Fingers (3 pc)Raising Cane's28.0g330$6.494.38.5
2410 pc Spicy Chicken NuggetsWendy's26.0g440$5.994.35.9
25Egg White GrillChick-fil-A26.0g290$5.994.39.0
26Chicken Tenders (3 pc Mild)Popeyes26.0g340$7.993.37.6
27Power Menu Bowl (Chicken)Taco Bell26.0g470$6.993.75.5
28Naked Chicken ChalupaTaco Bell26.0g470$5.494.75.5
29Chicken Strips (3 pc)A&W26.0g350$7.493.57.4
30Egger DeluxeA&W26.0g500$5.794.55.2

Frequently asked questions

What fast food has the most protein under 500 calories?
The Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich from Chick-fil-A: 43.0g of protein at 430 calories.
Can I hit 40g of protein under 500 calories at a fast food restaurant?
Yes — 3 items qualify, led by the Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich (Chick-fil-A) at 43.0g for 430 calories.
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