What should I order at Burger King for high protein?
The Triple Whopper carries the most protein on the standard menu, 78 g, though it comes with 1,250 calories. For a smaller appetite, a Double Cheeseburger is the better pick at 27 g for 460 calories. Figures are pulled from Burger King's own per-item nutrition panels, current as of August 2026.
Key takeaways
- The Triple Whopper tops the menu at 78 g of protein, but it also carries 1,250 calories, more than half a typical day's calorie budget.
- For a smaller order, a Double Cheeseburger clears 27 g for 460 calories, the best ratio on the standard menu.
- 16 piece Crown Nuggets is a large-protein option that avoids beef entirely, at 35 g for 870 calories.
- Nothing on the current menu clears 20 g of protein comfortably under 400 calories; the Double Cheeseburger is the closest real match.
Burger King's protein numbers follow the size of the order more closely than most menus: the multi-patty Whoppers dominate the top of the list, and there is a real gap before anything smaller catches up. The figures below come from Burger King's own per-item nutrition panels, current as of August 2026.
The highest protein items
- 78 gTriple Whopper1 sandwich, 1250 kcal
- 56 gDouble Whopper1 sandwich, 980 kcal
- 35 gCrown Nuggets16 piece, 870 kcal
- 34 gWhopper1 sandwich, 710 kcal
- 30 gFully Loaded Croissan'wich1 sandwich, 620 kcal
- 23 gOriginal Chicken Sandwich1 sandwich, 680 kcal
High protein, low calorie: better for a smaller appetite
None of these clear 20 g of protein by a wide margin under 450 calories, which is worth knowing before you order: Burger King's menu is built around large sandwiches, and the smaller items lose protein faster than they lose calories.
- 27 gDouble Cheeseburger1 sandwich, 460 kcal
- 19 gBacon Cheeseburger1 sandwich, 350 kcal
- 18 gLoaded Jalapeño Whopper Jr.1 sandwich, 410 kcal
- 18 gCrown Nuggets8 piece, 440 kcal
- 15 gWhopper Jr.1 sandwich, 340 kcal
- 13 gChicken Jr.1 sandwich, 440 kcal
Ordering it
- The Double Cheeseburger is the single best protein-for-calorie order on the standard menu, plain or with your usual toppings.
- A half order of a Whopper still carries a reasonable amount of protein if a full one is more food than you want.
- The Crown Nuggets scale cleanly between 8 and 16 pieces, useful if you want to land on a specific protein number.
If McDonald's is more often on your route, the McDonald's high protein menu works the same way.
If you're managing a GLP-1 prescription and unsure how a heavier order fits your plan for the day, that is a question for your prescriber or dietitian rather than a menu page.
More questions about Fast food
What's the highest protein item at Burger King?
The Triple Whopper, at 78 g of protein for 1,250 calories. The Double Whopper is next at 56 g for 980 calories. Both are sized for a full meal on their own.
What should I order at Burger King if I'm on a GLP-1 medication?
A Double Cheeseburger is the best-balanced option on the current menu, 27 g of protein for 460 calories. If even that feels like a lot, ordering it and eating half still gets you more protein than skipping the burger for a side item. Check bigger changes to how you eat around your prescription with your prescriber or dietitian.
Are the Crown Nuggets a good protein choice?
The 16 piece order is, at 35 g for 870 calories, but that is a large portion. The 8 piece order is 18 g for 440 calories, which is closer to a snack-sized amount of protein than a meal's worth.
