McDouble vs Greek Yogurt: Same Protein, A Quarter of the Calories
The McDouble gets recommended constantly as a cheap protein hit. It does carry real protein — but at what calorie cost? We line it up against plain Greek yogurt.
Our pick Platinum
Fage Total 2% Plain Greek Yogurt
Our Platinum-tier pick
56.7%
protein density (% of calories from protein)
17g protein · 120 kcal · 1 cup (170 g)
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Fast food Silver
McDonald's McDouble
The fast-food option
22%
protein density (% of calories from protein)
22g protein · 400 kcal · 1 burger
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Head to head · 1 matchup
Same protein. Very different calories.
Bar length is calories; the number on the bar is protein. Every comparison on the site collapses to this one picture.
The same data, as a table
| Matchup | Winner | Calorie saving |
|---|---|---|
| McDouble vs Greek Yogurt | Fage Total 2% Plain Greek Yogurt | 280 kcal |
The takeaway
The McDouble's 22g protein is real, but it rides in on 400 calories (22% density, Silver). The yogurt's 17g comes in at 120 calories (57%, Platinum). Stack two cups and you beat the McDouble's protein for 240 calories total.
What's your number?
Protein Density only matters relative to your daily target. Calculate yours, then use it to decide what's worth ordering.