Straight talk: Burger King has the thinnest high-protein lineup in this series. There's no grilled chicken sandwich on the menu, and a single burger or chicken item plus fries usually falls short of 30g protein — fries add almost nothing on the protein side and eat a big chunk of the calorie budget. The 7 combos below are the ones that actually clear the bar, built the way you'd need to order to hit it: doubling up on protein (a double patty, or a burger plus a nugget side) rather than adding fries.
Note: figures below are researched estimates pending verification against Burger King's official nutrition data and the hungrX database.
Combo Series
How We Built These Combos
- Main (Priority 1) — a double-patty burger or the Royal Crispy Chicken carries the most protein per item; the Impossible Whopper is the plant-based option.
- Second protein (Priority 2) — a small burger or a nugget side is what closes the gap to 30g on several combos below, standing in for the traditional "side" slot.
- Drink (Priority 3) — zero-calorie by default. Burger King doesn't have a milk option, so the drink can't add protein here.
- Sweet (Priority 4) — a soft serve cone, only where the calorie math supports it.
Ranked by Protein
The 7 Combos, Ranked by Protein
1
The Double Cheese & Jr
710 kcal·38g protein
- Double Cheeseburger400 kcal·25g
- Whopper Jr310 kcal·13g
- Diet Coke0 kcal
- Water0 kcal
Two burgers, no fries — the highest-protein combo Burger King's menu supports, with 290 calories to spare.
2
The Royal Crispy & Cone
885 kcal·35g protein
- Royal Crispy Chicken670 kcal·30g
- Apple Slices35 kcal
- Diet Coke0 kcal
- Soft Serve Cone180 kcal·5g
The chicken sandwich alone clears 30g — this is the one combo on the list with room for a real dessert.
3
The Double Cheeseburger & Nuggets
570 kcal·34g protein
- Double Cheeseburger400 kcal·25g
- 4-Piece Chicken Nuggets170 kcal·9g
- Diet Coke0 kcal
- Water0 kcal
A nugget side instead of fries is what pushes this one past 30g — the fries version of this same combo falls short.
4
The Double Hamburger & Nuggets
520 kcal·31g protein
- Double Hamburger350 kcal·22g
- 4-Piece Chicken Nuggets170 kcal·9g
- Diet Coke0 kcal
- Water0 kcal
The budget option — under 600 calories, still over 30g.
5
The Royal Crispy Classic
705 kcal·30g protein
- Royal Crispy Chicken670 kcal·30g
- Apple Slices35 kcal
- Diet Coke0 kcal
- Water0 kcal
The sandwich alone, no dessert — right at the 30g line with almost 300 calories of headroom.
6
The Nuggets 8pc & Jr
650 kcal·30g protein
- 8-Piece Chicken Nuggets340 kcal·17g
- Whopper Jr310 kcal·13g
- Diet Coke0 kcal
- Water0 kcal
Nuggets as the main, a small burger on the side — a genuinely different order shape from the double-burger combos.
7
The Impossible & Cone
845 kcal·30g protein
- Impossible Whopper630 kcal·25g
- Apple Slices35 kcal
- Diet Coke0 kcal
- Soft Serve Cone180 kcal·5g
The plant-based option — the cone's 5g is what gets it to exactly 30g, so this one's worth noting has less margin than the others.
What Doesn't Work: Combos That Fall Short
For transparency — these are close, common orders that don't clear 30g protein, which is exactly why fries aren't in any of the combos above:
| Order | Calories | Protein | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Cheeseburger + fries + Diet Coke | 620 | 28g | Short — swap fries for a nugget side |
| Impossible Whopper + apple + Diet Coke | 665 | 25g | Short — needs a dessert or second protein |
| Double Hamburger + fries + Diet Coke | 570 | 25g | Short — swap fries for a nugget side |
| 8pc + 4pc Nuggets + Diet Coke | 545 | 26g | Short — nuggets alone don't have enough density |
Quick Reference
Quick Comparison: All 7 Combos
| # | Combo | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Double Cheese & Jr | 710 | 38g |
| 2 | The Royal Crispy & Cone | 885 | 35g |
| 3 | The Double Cheeseburger & Nuggets | 570 | 34g |
| 4 | The Double Hamburger & Nuggets | 520 | 31g |
| 5 | The Royal Crispy Classic | 705 | 30g |
| 6 | The Nuggets 8pc & Jr | 650 | 30g |
| 7 | The Impossible & Cone | 845 | 30g |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the highest-protein Burger King combo under 1,000 calories?
The Double Cheese & Jr — a Double Cheeseburger, a Whopper Jr, and a Diet Coke — comes to 710 calories with 38g of protein, the strongest combo Burger King's current menu supports.
Can you get a full Burger King meal under 1,000 calories?
Yes — every combo here lands between 520 and 885 calories. But hitting 30g of protein takes more effort at Burger King than at most other chains in this series; a single burger or sandwich with fries usually falls short.
Does Burger King have a grilled chicken sandwich?
Not currently on the national menu — Burger King's chicken lineup is the Royal Crispy Chicken (breaded) and Chicken Nuggets. Confirm at bk.com/menu, since this can change.
Why don't any of these combos include fries?
Fries add very little protein (about 3g) for a real chunk of calories. Every combo that swapped fries for a nugget side or a second small burger cleared 30g; the fries versions of the same combos consistently fell short.
What's the lowest-calorie way to hit 30g+ protein at Burger King?
The Double Hamburger & Nuggets — 520 calories with 31g of protein, no fries, no dessert.
Nutrition values are researched estimates pending verification against Burger King's official nutrition data and can vary by location.
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