Highest-Protein Meals at Krispy Kreme: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein items at Krispy Kreme, ranked. Hot Chocolate w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz leads with 23 g protein. US menu data with calories and protein per 100 calories.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Emily Torres, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

The highest-protein item at Krispy Kreme is Hot Chocolate w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz, with 23 g of protein and 620 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at Krispy Kreme (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

# Item Protein (g) Calories Carbs (g) Fat (g) Protein per 100 cal
1 Hot Chocolate w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz 23 620 93 21 3.7
2 Hot Chocolate w/ 2% Milk, 16 oz 19 490 71 17 3.9
3 Caramel Latte w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz 17 590 101 13 2.9
4 Caramel Latte w/ Skim Milk, 20 oz 17 530 101 6 3.2
5 Caramel Mocha w/ Skim Milk, 20 oz 17 420 76 5 4.0
6 Caramel Mocha w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz 17 480 75 12 3.5
7 Latte w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz 16 230 23 8 7.0
8 Hot Chocolate w/ 2% Milk, 12 oz 16 410 59 15 3.9
9 Hot Mocha w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz 16 480 74 12 3.3
10 Hot Mocha w/ Skim Milk, 20 oz 16 420 74 5 3.8
11 Hazelnut Latte w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz 16 410 68 8 3.9
12 Hazelnut Latte w/ Skim Milk, 20 oz 16 350 68 1 4.6
13 Vanilla Latte w/ Skim Milk, 20 oz 16 310 58 1 5.2
14 Skinny Sugar Free Caramel Latte w/ Skim Milk, 20 oz 16 360 62 3.5 4.4
15 Skinny Vanilla Latte w/ Skim Milk, 20 oz 16 170 29 1 9.4
16 Caramel Latte w/ 2% Milk, 16 oz 14 470 79 11 3.0
17 Caramel Latte w/ Skim Milk, 16 oz 14 420 79 6 3.3
18 Hot Mocha w/ 2% Milk, 16 oz 14 390 58 11 3.6
19 Hot Mocha w/ Skim Milk, 16 oz 14 380 60 8 3.7
20 Caramel Mocha w/ Skim Milk, 16 oz 14 300 51 4.5 4.7
21 Caramel Mocha w/ 2% Milk, 16 oz 14 350 50 10 4.0
22 Latte w/ 2% Milk, 16 oz 13 190 19 7 6.8
23 Skinny Cappuccino, 20 oz 13 140 20 1 9.3
24 Cappuccino w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz 13 190 20 7 6.8
25 Hazelnut Latte w/ 2% Milk, 16 oz 13 330 53 7 3.9
26 Hazelnut Latte w/ Skim Milk, 16 oz 13 280 54 1 4.6
27 Vanilla Latte w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz 13 300 46 7 4.3
28 Vanilla Latte w/ Skim Milk, 16 oz 13 250 46 1 5.2
29 Skinny Sugar Free Caramel Latte w/ Skim Milk, 16 oz 13 280 49 3 4.6
30 Skinny Vanilla Latte w/ Skim Milk, 16 oz 13 140 24 1 9.3

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Krispy Kreme, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at Krispy Kreme?

Hot Chocolate w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz leads with 23 g of protein (620 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Krispy Kreme?

Skinny Vanilla Latte w/ Skim Milk, 20 oz gives about 9.4 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Krispy Kreme?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at Krispy Kreme, Hot Chocolate w/ 2% Milk, 20 oz tops the list at 23 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.

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