Raising Cane’s • High Protein Guide • Updated June 2026
High Protein Options at Raising Cane’s
Quick Answer: Raising Cane’s has a deep bench here: 9 high protein options, every one with at least 20g protein. The best is the Kid's Combo (650 cal, 29g protein, Nom Score B); the highest-protein is the Caniac Combo at 90g protein.
9High Protein Options
17Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated
Top High Protein Picks at Raising Cane’s
1
B
Kid’s Combo
Cal
650
Prot
29g
Sod
1140
Sug
5g
Contains: eggssoyfishdairywheat
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Chicken Fingers (2): Chicken Breast Tenderloin, Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dried Egg Whites, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil
Crinkle-Cut Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (to maintain color). Cooked in trans fat free soybean/canola oil blend
Cane’s Sauce: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice), Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce (contains Anchovies), Black Pepper, Garlic Powder
2
B
3 Finger Combo
Cal
1050
Prot
48g
Sod
1730
Sug
9g
Contains: eggsfishdairysoywheat
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Chicken Fingers (3): Chicken Breast Tenderloin, Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dried Egg Whites, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil
Crinkle-Cut Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (to maintain color). Cooked in trans fat free soybean/canola oil blend
Cane’s Sauce: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice), Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce (contains Anchovies), Black Pepper, Garlic Powder
Texas Toast: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Butter (Cream, Salt), Yeast, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Sesame Seeds, Calcium Sulfate, Dough Conditioners, Milk
3
B
Sandwich Combo
Cal
1140
Prot
51g
Sod
1740
Sug
14g
Contains: eggsfishdairysoywheat
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Sesame Seed Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Sesame Seeds, Calcium Sulfate, Dough Conditioners
Chicken Fingers (3): Chicken Breast Tenderloin, Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dried Egg Whites, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil
Cane’s Sauce: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice), Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce (contains Anchovies), Black Pepper, Garlic Powder
Lettuce: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce
Crinkle-Cut Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (to maintain color). Cooked in trans fat free soybean/canola oil blend
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Kid’s ComboNom’s Top Pick
Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: eggs, soy, fish, dairy, wheat
Contains: eggssoyfishdairywheat
Chicken Fingers (2): Chicken Breast Tenderloin, Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dried Egg Whites, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil. Crinkle-Cut Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (to maintain color). Cooked in trans fat free soybean/canola oil blend. Cane’s Sauce: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice), Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce (contains Anchovies), Black Pepper, Garlic Powder
B
650
29g
39g
1140mg
2
3 Finger Combo
Big portion. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium & portion. · Contains: eggs, fish, dairy, soy, wheat
Contains: eggsfishdairysoywheat
Chicken Fingers (3): Chicken Breast Tenderloin, Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dried Egg Whites, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil. Crinkle-Cut Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (to maintain color). Cooked in trans fat free soybean/canola oil blend. Cane’s Sauce: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice), Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce (contains Anchovies), Black Pepper, Garlic Powder. Texas Toast: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Butter (Cream, Salt), Yeast, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Sesame Seeds, Calcium Sulfate, Dough Conditioners, Milk
B
1050
48g
83g
1730mg
3
Sandwich Combo
Big portion. Great sat fat. Watch the sodium & portion. · Contains: eggs, fish, dairy, soy, wheat
Contains: eggsfishdairysoywheat
Sesame Seed Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Sesame Seeds, Calcium Sulfate, Dough Conditioners. Chicken Fingers (3): Chicken Breast Tenderloin, Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dried Egg Whites, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil. Cane’s Sauce: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice), Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce (contains Anchovies), Black Pepper, Garlic Powder. Lettuce: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce. Crinkle-Cut Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (to maintain color). Cooked in trans fat free soybean/canola oil blend
B
1140
51g
108g
1740mg
4
Box Combo
Great sat fat. Watch the sodium & portion. · Contains: eggs, fish, dairy, soy, wheat
Contains: eggsfishdairysoywheat
Chicken Fingers (4): Chicken Breast Tenderloin, Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dried Egg Whites, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil. Crinkle-Cut Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (to maintain color). Cooked in trans fat free soybean/canola oil blend. Cane’s Sauce (2): Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice), Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce (contains Anchovies), Black Pepper, Garlic Powder. Texas Toast: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Butter (Cream, Salt), Yeast, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Sesame Seeds, Calcium Sulfate, Dough Conditioners, Milk. Coleslaw: Cabbage, Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice), Carrots, Sugar, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Spices
B
1290
62g
98g
2280mg
5
Chicken Sandwich
Great sat fat. Watch the sodium & portion. · Contains: eggs, fish, dairy, soy, wheat
Contains: eggsfishdairysoywheat
Sesame Seed Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Soybean Oil, Yeast, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Sesame Seeds, Calcium Sulfate, Dough Conditioners. Chicken Fingers (3): Chicken Breast Tenderloin, Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dried Egg Whites, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil. Cane’s Sauce: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice), Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce (contains Anchovies), Black Pepper, Garlic Powder. Lettuce: Fresh Iceberg Lettuce
B
830
47g
69g
1500mg
6
Caniac Combo
Great sat fat. Watch the sodium & portion. · Contains: eggs, fish, dairy, soy, wheat
Contains: eggsfishdairysoywheat
Chicken Fingers (6): Chicken Breast Tenderloin, Enriched Wheat Flour, Salt, Spices, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Dried Egg Whites, Soybean Oil, Canola Oil. Crinkle-Cut Fries: Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil and/or Canola Oil), Dextrose, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (to maintain color). Cooked in trans fat free soybean/canola oil blend. Cane’s Sauce (2): Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice), Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce (contains Anchovies), Black Pepper, Garlic Powder. Texas Toast: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Butter (Cream, Salt), Yeast, Salt, Wheat Gluten, Sesame Seeds, Calcium Sulfate, Dough Conditioners, Milk. Coleslaw: Cabbage, Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Water, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice), Carrots, Sugar, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Spices
B
1840
90g
125g
3340mg
The Nom Score read
The Kid's Combo rates highest across a broad field — Nom Score B (72/100) on 650 calories, 29g protein, and 1140mg sodium. 53% of the 17 Raising Cane’s items we analyzed clear the high protein bar. That makes it the 28th-deepest high protein menu of the 31 chains we track. Among the dishes that miss, 100% do so on not enough protein. Most come from the Combos menu (5 of 6). Protein ranges 29–90g across the picks. Figures are computed from Raising Cane’s’ published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Watch-outs
What to Avoid
These items at Raising Cane’s don’t meet high protein criteria:
Lemonade (Regular)
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
Coleslaw
only 1g protein (min 20)
Texas Toast
only 4g protein (min 20)
Unsweetened Tea (Regular)
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
Chicken Finger
only 13g protein (min 20)
Order smarter
Pro Tips: How to Order High Protein at Raising Cane’s
Each Chicken Finger has 13g protein—6 fingers gives you 78g protein
The Caniac Combo has 90g protein (but also 1,840 calories)
Skip all sides except for extra fingers to maximize protein
FAQ
Common questions about high protein at Raising Cane’s
Is Raising Cane’s good for high protein diets?
Yes — Raising Cane’s has 9 high protein options, topped by the Kid's Combo (Nom Score B).
What’s the best high protein option at Raising Cane’s?
The Kid's Combo is the best choice with 650 calories, 29g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at Raising Cane’s?
The highest-protein option at Raising Cane’s is the Caniac Combo with 90g protein (1840 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 Raising Cane’s’ official published nutrition information, verified February 2026.
Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Raising Cane’s’ official published nutrition data, verified February 2026. How the Nom Score works →
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