Double Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese vs Big Bacon Classic Triple
Highest-protein single item on each menu, head to head: McDonald's vs Wendy's.
Double Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese
51gprotein
770calories
42gcarbs
45gfat
Source: McDonald's menu (via MenuStat) · vintage 2018
Big Bacon Classic Triple
77gprotein
1140calories
38gcarbs
77gfat
Source: Wendy's website · vintage 2026
The verdict
Most protein
Big Bacon Classic Triple
77g vs 51g — a 26g gap
Fewest calories
Double Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese
770 vs 1140 cal — 370 fewer
Best protein per 100 cal
Big Bacon Classic Triple
6.8g vs 6.6g
Least fat
Double Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese
45g vs 77g
More protein isn't automatically the better pick — it depends on your goals. Numbers are the chains' own published figures; vintages differ, so treat older ones as a guide.