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

The highest-protein item at Zaxby's is 20 Chicken Finger w/ BBQ Sauce, with 225 g of protein and 2520 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 Zaxby's (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	20 Chicken Finger w/ BBQ Sauce	225	2520	190	93	8.9
2	20 Chicken Finger w/ HHM Sauce	225	2620	130	133	8.6
3	20 Chicken Finger w/ Insane Sauce	225	2120	90	93	10.6
4	20 Chicken Finger w/ Nuclear Sauce	225	2120	90	93	10.6
5	20 Chicken Finger w/ Original Sauce	225	2320	109	113	9.7
6	20 Chicken Finger w/ Sweet & Spicy Sauce	225	2420	180	93	9.3
7	20 Chicken Finger w/ Teriyaki Sauce	225	2420	180	93	9.3
8	20 Chicken Finger w/ Tongue Torch Sauce	225	2120	89	93	10.6
9	20 Chicken Finger w/ Wimpy Sauce	225	2220	69	93	10.1
10	20 Chicken Fingers	225	2020	69	93	11.1
11	20 Traditional Wings w/ Original Sauce	122	1260	10	82	9.7
12	20 Traditional Wings w/ Sweet & Spicy Sauce	122	1340	40	78	9.1
13	20 Traditional Wings w/ Teriyaki Sauce	122	1270	27	76	9.6
14	20 Traditional Wings w/ Tongue Torch Sauce	122	1210	9	77	10.1
15	20 Traditional Wings w/ BBQ Sauce	121	1260	24	76	9.6
16	20 Traditional Wings w/ HHM Sauce	121	1300	15	84	9.3
17	20 Traditional Wings w/ Insane Sauce	121	1240	13	79	9.8
18	20 Traditional Wings w/ Nuclear Sauce	121	1190	5	77	10.2
19	20 Traditional Wings w/ Wimpy Sauce	121	1230	13	77	9.8
20	20 Traditional Wings	120	1160	0	76	10.3
21	10 Chicken Finger w/ BBQ Sauce	112	1260	95	47	8.9
22	10 Chicken Finger w/ HHM Sauce	112	1310	65	67	8.5
23	10 Chicken Finger w/ Insane Sauce	112	1060	45	47	10.6
24	10 Chicken Finger w/ Nuclear Sauce	112	1060	45	47	10.6
25	10 Chicken Finger w/ Original Sauce	112	1160	45	57	9.7
26	10 Chicken Finger w/ Sweet & Spicy Sauce	112	1210	85	47	9.3
27	10 Chicken Finger w/ Teriyaki Sauce	112	1210	85	47	9.3
28	10 Chicken Finger w/ Tongue Torch Sauce	112	1060	45	47	10.6
29	10 Chicken Finger w/ Wimpy Sauce	112	1110	55	47	10.1
30	10 Chicken Fingers	112	1010	35	47	11.1

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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 Zaxby's, 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 Zaxby's?

20 Chicken Finger w/ BBQ Sauce leads with 225 g of protein (2520 calories) on the US menu.

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

20 Chicken Fingers gives about 11.1 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Zaxby's?

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 Zaxby's, 20 Chicken Finger w/ BBQ Sauce tops the list at 225 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.