High-protein options at Qdoba
The Qdoba orders that give you the most protein for the calories, taken from the official nutrition information Qdoba publishes. Every number below is exactly as published.
Best protein for the calories
Items with at least 20 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keto Bowl - Chicken | 400 | 33 g | 11 g | 26 g |
| Double Protein Bowl - Chicken | 700 | 51 g | 41 g | 38 g |
| Keto Bowl - Brisket Birria | 370 | 25 g | 13 g | 25 g |
| Impossible Taco Salad select locations only | 520 | 31 g | 46 g | 23 g |
| Citrus Lime Chicken Salad | 540 | 31 g | 49 g | 26 g |
| Chicken Queso Bowl | 750 | 43 g | 74 g | 33 g |
| Keto Bowl - Steak | 490 | 25 g | 13 g | 38 g |
| Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Bowl | 610 | 31 g | 77 g | 20 g |
| Double Protein Bowl - Steak | 1,040 | 52 g | 47 g | 72 g |
| Chicken Queso Burrito | 1,050 | 51 g | 126 g | 40 g |
Protein choices to build around
Qdoba lists these proteins on their own, per portion. Build your bowl, salad or burrito around one, then add sides to fit your goals.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon (Select Locations) (2 oz.) (2 oz) | 230 | 19 g | 2 g | 17 g |
| Eggs (6 oz.) (6 oz) | 230 | 19 g | 2 g | 16 g |
Most protein overall
The biggest protein totals, for days you have more calories to spend.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Steak Burrito | 1,220 | 43 g | 134 g | 58 g |
| Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Burrito | 910 | 39 g | 130 g | 27 g |
| Fajita Vegan Bowl | 530 | 17 g | 79 g | 17 g |
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Qdoba official nutrition information (official pdf). Guide date: Nutrition brochure dated June 15, 2026. Page updated 2026-10-17.
Values are for items as served. Customizations, sizes and regional menus change them. Menus change; check the source for the latest numbers. This is general information, not medical or allergen advice.
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