Five Guys • High Protein Guide • Updated June 2026
High Protein Options at Five Guys
Quick Answer: Five Guys has 19 high protein options. The highest-protein option at Five Guys is the Bacon Cheeseburger with 52g protein (1060 cal). Top pick overall: the Hamburger (840 cal, 39g protein, Nom Score B).
19High Protein Options
36Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top High Protein Picks at Five Guys
1
B
Hamburger
Cal
840
Prot
39g
Sod
430
Sug
8g
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Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef
2
B
Cheeseburger
Cal
980
Prot
47g
Sod
1030
Sug
8g
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Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef
American Cheese (2 slices): Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy
3
B
Bacon Burger
Cal
920
Prot
44g
Sod
640
Sug
8g
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Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef
Applewood Smoked Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Naturally Smoked.
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
HamburgerNom’s Top Pick
Contains trans fat. Great sodium & sugar. Watch the portion. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef
B
840
39g
39g
430mg
2
Cheeseburger
Contains trans fat. Great sugar. Watch the sat fat & portion. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef. American Cheese (2 slices): Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy
B
980
47g
41g
1030mg
3
Bacon Burger
Contains trans fat. Great sodium & sugar. Watch the portion. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef. Applewood Smoked Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Naturally Smoked.
B
920
44g
39g
640mg
4
Little Hamburger
Contains trans fat. Great sodium. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patty: 100% Beef
B
540
23g
39g
380mg
5
Little Cheeseburger
Contains trans fat. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patty: 100% Beef. American-Style Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy
B
610
27g
40g
680mg
6
Little Bacon Burger
Contains trans fat. Great sodium. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patty: 100% Beef. Applewood Smoked Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Naturally Smoked.
B
620
28g
39g
590mg
7
Little Bacon Cheeseburger
Contains trans fat. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Sesame Seed Bun: Water, Salt, Sugar, Vegetable Shortening (Contains Soy), Milk, Eggs, Bleached Bread Flour, Yeast, Sesame Seeds. Contains: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Beef Patty: 100% Beef. American-Style Cheese: Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy. Applewood Smoked Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Naturally Smoked.
B
690
32g
40g
890mg
8
Hamburger Lettuce Wrap
Contains trans fat. Great sodium & sugar. Watch the sat fat. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Lettuce Wrap: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce (replaces bun). Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef
B
607
32g
1g
103mg
9
Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap
Contains trans fat. Great sodium & sugar. Watch the sat fat & portion. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Lettuce Wrap: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce (replaces bun). Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef. American Cheese (2 slices): Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy
B
747
40g
3g
703mg
10
Bacon Cheeseburger Lettuce Wrap
Contains trans fat. Great sugar. Watch the sat fat & portion. Light on fiber. · Fresh ground beef, no frozen patties
Lettuce Wrap: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce (replaces bun). Beef Patties (2): 100% Beef. American Cheese (2 slices): Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Phosphate, Contains Less 2% of: Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Sorbic Acid as a Preservative, Annato and Oleoresin Paprika (Color) with Sunflower Lecithin Added for Slice Separation. Contains: Milk. May contain: Soy. Applewood Smoked Bacon: Cured With: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, Naturally Smoked.
B
817
45g
3g
913mg
The Nom Score read
Of the 19 high protein options at Five Guys, the Hamburger rates highest — Nom Score B (65/100), on 840 calories, 39g protein, and 430mg sodium. The Cheeseburger carries the most protein at 47g. The lightest is the Little Hamburger, at 540 calories. Every pick sits on the Burgers menu. Protein ranges 23–47g across the picks. Figures are computed from Five Guys’ published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Five Guys don’t meet high protein criteria:
Salted Caramel Milkshake
only 13g protein (min 20)
Vanilla Milkshake
only 13g protein (min 20)
Strawberry Milkshake
only 13g protein (min 20)
Oreo® Cookie Milkshake
only 14g protein (min 20)
Bacon Milkshake
only 18g protein (min 20)
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order High Protein at Five Guys
A Cheeseburger is two patties and 47g protein; the Bacon Cheeseburger hits 52g
The Little Cheeseburger (27g protein) is the single-patty option if you want less
Skip the fries—even a Little is 526 cal for 8g protein; put that toward a second patty instead
FAQ
Common questions about high protein at Five Guys
Is Five Guys good for high protein diets?
Yes — Five Guys has 19 high protein options, topped by the Hamburger (Nom Score B).
What’s the best high protein option at Five Guys?
The Hamburger is the best choice with 840 calories, 39g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at Five Guys?
The highest-protein option at Five Guys is the Bacon Cheeseburger with 52g protein (1060 cal).
How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs
sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance.
Data comes from Five Guys’ published nutrition information.
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