Highest-Protein Meals at Qdoba: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Qdoba is Spicy Chicken Nachos, with 48 g of protein and 1200 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 Qdoba (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	Spicy Chicken Nachos	48	1200	135	54	4.0
2	Chicken Fajita Nachos	47	1150	121	55	4.1
3	Habanero BBQ Brisket Nachos	39	1310	147	62	3.0
4	Surf & Turf Burrito Bowl	35	590	72	18	5.9
5	Shrimp Salad	26	750	67	43	3.5
6	Grilled Marinated Steak	26	180	2	8	14.4
7	Grilled Marinated Chicken	22	170	4	8	12.9
8	Seasoned Ground Beef	21	190	4	11	11.1
9	Smoked Beef Brisket	20	270	3	20	7.4
10	Pulled Pork	19	160	10	5	11.9
11	Eggs	19	230	2	16	8.3
12	Chorizo	18	200	5	12	9.0
13	The Gladiator	17	280	16	17	6.1
14	Triple Threat	17	250	17	12	6.8
15	10 Fire Roasted Shrimp	16	90	6	0.5	17.8
16	Mad Rancher	15	230	21	10	6.5
17	Two Timer	15	290	28	13	5.2
18	Grilled Marinated Steak, Kids	13	90	1	4	14.4
19	Drunken Yardbird	12	220	25	8	5.5
20	Whole Wheat Flour Tortilla, 12.5 in	11	270	47	5	4.1
21	Grilled Marinated Chicken, Kids	11	80	2	4	13.8
22	Tequila Lime Chicken	10	100	9	4	10.0
23	Shredded Cheese	10	170	1	13	5.9
24	Pulled Pork, Kids	10	80	5	2	12.5
25	Bohemian Veg	9	230	28	9	3.9
26	Tropical Shrimp Taco	9	140	17	4	6.4
27	Black Beans	9	140	24	1	6.4
28	Flour Tortilla, 12.5 in	8	300	52	7	2.7
29	5 Fire Roasted Shrimp	8	45	3	0	17.8
30	Pinto Beans	8	130	23	0	6.2

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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 Qdoba, 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 Qdoba?

Spicy Chicken Nachos leads with 48 g of protein (1200 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Qdoba?

10 Fire Roasted Shrimp gives about 17.8 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Qdoba?

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 Qdoba, Spicy Chicken Nachos tops the list at 48 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.