In-N-Out Burger • High Protein Guide • Updated June 2026
High Protein Options at In-N-Out Burger
Quick Answer: In-N-Out Burger has 5 high protein options. The highest-protein option at In-N-Out Burger is the Double-Double with 34g protein (610 cal). Top pick overall: the Cheeseburger (430 cal, 20g protein, Nom Score C).
5High Protein Options
15Total Analyzed
CBest Grade
Top rated
Top High Protein Picks at In-N-Out Burger
1
C
Cheeseburger
Cal
430
Prot
20g
Sod
1080
Sug
9g
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Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Vital Wheat Gluten, Malted Barley Extract, Cultured Wheat Starch, Cultured Wheat Flour (Natural Preservative), Citric Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Beef Patty: 100% USDA Ground Beef (no additives, fillers, or preservatives)
American Cheese: Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Cream, Milkfat, Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate or Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy or Sunflower Lecithin
Spread: Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Distilled White Vinegar, Whole Eggs, Vinegar, Water, Sugar, Mustard Seeds, Salt, Corn Syrup, Spices, Turmeric, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Paprika, Calcium Chloride, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Yellow Prussiate of Soda, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80
Lettuce: Fresh Hand-Leafed Iceberg Lettuce
Tomato: Fresh Sliced Tomato
Onion: Fresh Sliced Onion
2
C
Cheeseburger (Mustard & Ketchup)
Cal
380
Prot
20g
Sod
1020
Sug
9g
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Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Vital Wheat Gluten, Malted Barley Extract, Cultured Wheat Starch, Cultured Wheat Flour (Natural Preservative), Citric Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Beef Patty: 100% USDA Ground Beef (no additives, fillers, or preservatives)
American Cheese: Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Cream, Milkfat, Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate or Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy or Sunflower Lecithin
Mustard & Ketchup: Yellow Mustard, Tomato Ketchup
Lettuce: Fresh Hand-Leafed Iceberg Lettuce
Tomato: Fresh Sliced Tomato
Onion: Fresh Sliced Onion
3
C
Double-Double
Cal
610
Prot
34g
Sod
1670
Sug
9g
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Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Vital Wheat Gluten, Malted Barley Extract, Cultured Wheat Starch, Cultured Wheat Flour (Natural Preservative), Citric Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Beef Patties (2): 100% USDA Ground Beef (no additives, fillers, or preservatives)
American Cheese (2 slices): Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Cream, Milkfat, Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate or Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy or Sunflower Lecithin
Spread: Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Distilled White Vinegar, Whole Eggs, Vinegar, Water, Sugar, Mustard Seeds, Salt, Corn Syrup, Spices, Turmeric, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Paprika, Calcium Chloride, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Yellow Prussiate of Soda, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80
Lettuce: Fresh Hand-Leafed Iceberg Lettuce
Tomato: Fresh Sliced Tomato
Onion: Fresh Sliced Onion
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
CheeseburgerNom’s Top Pick
Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · 100% USDA beef, no additives or fillers
Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Vital Wheat Gluten, Malted Barley Extract, Cultured Wheat Starch, Cultured Wheat Flour (Natural Preservative), Citric Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate. Beef Patty: 100% USDA Ground Beef (no additives, fillers, or preservatives). American Cheese: Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Cream, Milkfat, Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate or Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy or Sunflower Lecithin. Spread: Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Distilled White Vinegar, Whole Eggs, Vinegar, Water, Sugar, Mustard Seeds, Salt, Corn Syrup, Spices, Turmeric, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Paprika, Calcium Chloride, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Yellow Prussiate of Soda, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80. Lettuce: Fresh Hand-Leafed Iceberg Lettuce. Tomato: Fresh Sliced Tomato. Onion: Fresh Sliced Onion
C
430
20g
40g
1080mg
2
Cheeseburger (Mustard & Ketchup)
Great portion. Watch the sodium. · 100% USDA beef, no additives or fillers
Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Vital Wheat Gluten, Malted Barley Extract, Cultured Wheat Starch, Cultured Wheat Flour (Natural Preservative), Citric Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate. Beef Patty: 100% USDA Ground Beef (no additives, fillers, or preservatives). American Cheese: Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Cream, Milkfat, Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate or Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy or Sunflower Lecithin. Mustard & Ketchup: Yellow Mustard, Tomato Ketchup. Lettuce: Fresh Hand-Leafed Iceberg Lettuce. Tomato: Fresh Sliced Tomato. Onion: Fresh Sliced Onion
C
380
20g
39g
1020mg
3
Double-Double
Watch the sodium. Light on fiber. · 100% USDA beef, no additives or fillers
Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Vital Wheat Gluten, Malted Barley Extract, Cultured Wheat Starch, Cultured Wheat Flour (Natural Preservative), Citric Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate. Beef Patties (2): 100% USDA Ground Beef (no additives, fillers, or preservatives). American Cheese (2 slices): Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Cream, Milkfat, Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate or Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy or Sunflower Lecithin. Spread: Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Distilled White Vinegar, Whole Eggs, Vinegar, Water, Sugar, Mustard Seeds, Salt, Corn Syrup, Spices, Turmeric, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Paprika, Calcium Chloride, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Yellow Prussiate of Soda, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80. Lettuce: Fresh Hand-Leafed Iceberg Lettuce. Tomato: Fresh Sliced Tomato. Onion: Fresh Sliced Onion
C
610
34g
42g
1670mg
4
Double-Double (Mustard & Ketchup)
Great protein. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber. · 100% USDA beef, no additives or fillers
Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Water, Sugar, Yeast, Soybean Oil, Salt, Vital Wheat Gluten, Malted Barley Extract, Cultured Wheat Starch, Cultured Wheat Flour (Natural Preservative), Citric Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Enzymes, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate. Beef Patties (2): 100% USDA Ground Beef (no additives, fillers, or preservatives). American Cheese (2 slices): Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Cream, Milkfat, Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate or Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy or Sunflower Lecithin. Mustard & Ketchup: Yellow Mustard, Tomato Ketchup. Lettuce: Fresh Hand-Leafed Iceberg Lettuce. Tomato: Fresh Sliced Tomato. Onion: Fresh Sliced Onion
C
550
34g
41g
1600mg
5
Double-Double Protein Style
Great protein. Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber. · 100% USDA beef, no additives or fillers
Lettuce Wrap: Fresh Hand-Leafed Iceberg Lettuce (replaces bun). Beef Patties (2): 100% USDA Ground Beef (no additives, fillers, or preservatives). American Cheese (2 slices): Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Cream, Milkfat, Water, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate or Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Sorbic Acid (Preservative), Enzymes, Citric Acid, Soy or Sunflower Lecithin. Spread: Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Distilled White Vinegar, Whole Eggs, Vinegar, Water, Sugar, Mustard Seeds, Salt, Corn Syrup, Spices, Turmeric, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Paprika, Calcium Chloride, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Calcium Disodium EDTA, Yellow Prussiate of Soda, Natural Flavors, Polysorbate 80. Tomato: Fresh Sliced Tomato. Onion: Fresh Sliced Onion
C
460
30g
12g
1390mg
The Nom Score read
The Cheeseburger tops In-N-Out Burger’s 5 high protein options — Nom Score C (58/100) on 430 calories, 20g protein, and 1080mg sodium. The Double-Double carries the most protein at 34g. The lightest is the Cheeseburger (Mustard & Ketchup), at 380 calories. Every pick sits on the Burgers menu. Protein ranges 20–34g across the picks. Figures are computed from In-N-Out Burger’s published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at In-N-Out Burger don’t meet high protein criteria:
Chocolate Shake
only 16g protein (min 20)
Vanilla Shake
only 16g protein (min 20)
Strawberry Shake
only 15g protein (min 20)
Hot Cocoa
drink, not a meal — only 2g protein (min 20)
Cheeseburger Protein Style
only 16g protein (min 20)
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order High Protein at In-N-Out Burger
The Double-Double has 34g protein—the highest on the menu
Add an extra patty to any burger for more protein
Going Protein Style doesn’t reduce protein—only carbs and calories
FAQ
Common questions about high protein at In-N-Out Burger
Is In-N-Out Burger good for high protein diets?
In-N-Out Burger has 5 high protein options; the best is the Cheeseburger (Nom Score C). For more variety, IHOP has 53 high protein options.
What’s the best high protein option at In-N-Out Burger?
The Cheeseburger is the best choice with 430 calories, 20g protein, and a Nom Score of C.
What is the highest-protein item at In-N-Out Burger?
The highest-protein option at In-N-Out Burger is the Double-Double with 34g protein (610 cal).
What’s the best high-protein, low-calorie option at In-N-Out Burger?
For protein without the calories, the Double-Double Protein Style is the pick — 30g protein in 460 calories (Nom Score C).
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 In-N-Out Burger’s published nutrition information.
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