Highest-Protein Meals at McAlister's Deli: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at McAlister's Deli is Grilled Chicken Spud, with 59 g of protein and 980 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 McAlister's Deli (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	Grilled Chicken Spud	59	980	135	26	6.0
2	Black Angus Roast Beef Spud	54	990	136	29	5.5
3	Grilled Chicken Salad	50	490	22	24	10.2
4	Southwest Cobb Salad	48	570	31	29	8.4
5	Garden Salad w/ Tuna Salad	46	630	25	39	7.3
6	Verde Chicken Sandwich, Limited Time	45	830	73	41	5.4
7	Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad	45	870	18	69	5.2
8	Spud Max	43	1030	135	38	4.2
9	Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Craft Your Own Sandwiches	41	510	71	6	8.0
10	Garden Salad w/ Harvest Chicken Salad	40	870	38	66	4.6
11	Spud Ole	40	1010	141	36	4.0
12	Savannah Chopped Salad	40	480	43	16	8.3
13	Bacon Spud	39	970	132	35	4.0
14	McAlisters Chef Salad	39	480	22	26	8.1
15	Corned Beef Sandwich	36	550	70	13	6.5
16	Pastrami Sandwich	36	540	70	13	6.7
17	Roast Beef Sandwich	36	510	69	9	7.1
18	Nacho Basket	36	1560	168	86	2.3
19	The New Yorker, Choose 2	36	410	32	14	8.8
20	Italian Chopped Salad	33	570	16	42	5.8
21	Ultimate Nachos	33	1210	99	76	2.7
22	Taco Salad	33	940	67	61	3.5
23	Ham Sandwich	32	520	71	10	6.2
24	Southwest Chili, Bowl, Limited Time	32	490	40	22	6.5
25	Turkey Sandwich	30	460	70	6	6.5
26	Cheese Spud	30	830	132	24	3.6
27	Grilled Chicken Spud, Choose 2	30	460	67	10	6.5
28	Traditional Chili w/ Meat, Bowl	30	540	26	36	5.6
29	Tuna Salad Sandwich	28	590	48	31	4.7
30	Black Angus Roast Beef Spud, Choose 2	27	470	68	12	5.7

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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 McAlister's Deli, 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 McAlister's Deli?

Grilled Chicken Spud leads with 59 g of protein (980 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at McAlister's Deli?

Grilled Chicken Salad gives about 10.2 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at McAlister's Deli?

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 McAlister's Deli, Grilled Chicken Spud tops the list at 59 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.