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Starbucks • High Protein Guide • Updated June 2026

High Protein Options at Starbucks

Quick Answer: Starbucks has 10 high protein options. The best — and the highest-protein — is the Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich (390 cal, 21g protein, Nom Score B).

10High Protein Options
249Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
Top rated

Top High Protein Picks at Starbucks

1
B
Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich
Cal
390
Prot
21g
Sod
790
Sug
1g
Contains: MilkEggWheat
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Cheddar And Onion Bialy: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, White Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Vegetable Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Yeast, Wheat Flour, Cultured Wheat Flour, Lactic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Microbial Enzymes
Egg Frittata Patty: Eggs, Yogurt, Monterey Jack Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Unmodified Corn Starch, Mirin, Natural Ginger Flavor, Ginger Puree, Soy Type Flavor, Garlic, Salt, Rice Vinegar, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid
Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese: Cultured Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes
Kale Pesto: Kale, Vegetable Oil Blend, Basil, Parsley, Garlic, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid
2
B
Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich
Cal
420
Prot
21g
Sod
800
Sug
4g
Contains: MilkEggWheatSoySesame
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Sesame Ciabatta Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sesame Seeds, Eggs, Durum Wheat Semolina, Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Butter, Salt, Paprika, Malted Barley Flour, Yeast, Cultured Wheat Starch, Microbial Enzymes
Fried Egg Patty: Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Milk, Food Starch- Modified, Salt, Citric Acid
Plant-Based Breakfast Patty: Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Citric Acid, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch – Modified, Garlic Powder, Methylcellulose, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavors, Niacin, Onion Powder, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Salt, Sodium Ascorbate, Soy Leghemoglobin, Soy Protein Isolate, Spices, Vitamin B12, Yeast Extract, Zinc Gluconate
Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto
3
C
Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
Cal
500
Prot
21g
Sod
960
Sug
8g
Contains: MilkEggWheat
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Croissant: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Butter, Sugar, Yeast, Salt, Malted Barley, Dough Conditioner
Fried Egg Patty: Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Milk, Food Starch-Modified, Salt, Citric Acid
Bacon: Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite
Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella SandwichNom’s Top Pick
Great sugar & portion. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Milk, Egg, Wheat
Contains: MilkEggWheat
Cheddar And Onion Bialy: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, White Cheddar Cheese, Onions, Vegetable Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Salt, Yeast, Wheat Flour, Cultured Wheat Flour, Lactic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Microbial Enzymes. Egg Frittata Patty: Eggs, Yogurt, Monterey Jack Cheese, Gruyere Cheese, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Unmodified Corn Starch, Mirin, Natural Ginger Flavor, Ginger Puree, Soy Type Flavor, Garlic, Salt, Rice Vinegar, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid. Low Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese: Cultured Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Salt, Microbial Enzymes. Kale Pesto: Kale, Vegetable Oil Blend, Basil, Parsley, Garlic, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Contains 2% Or Less Of The Following: Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid
B
390
21g
36g
790mg
2
Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich
Great sugar. Watch the sodium. · Contains: Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame
Contains: MilkEggWheatSoySesame
Sesame Ciabatta Bun: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Sesame Seeds, Eggs, Durum Wheat Semolina, Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Butter, Salt, Paprika, Malted Barley Flour, Yeast, Cultured Wheat Starch, Microbial Enzymes. Fried Egg Patty: Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Milk, Food Starch- Modified, Salt, Citric Acid. Plant-Based Breakfast Patty: Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Citric Acid, Cultured Dextrose, Food Starch – Modified, Garlic Powder, Methylcellulose, Mixed Tocopherols, Natural Flavors, Niacin, Onion Powder, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Salt, Sodium Ascorbate, Soy Leghemoglobin, Soy Protein Isolate, Spices, Vitamin B12, Yeast Extract, Zinc Gluconate. Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto
B
420
21g
36g
800mg
3
Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
Watch the sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber. · Contains: Milk, Egg, Wheat
Contains: MilkEggWheat
Croissant: Enriched Wheat Flour, Water, Butter, Sugar, Yeast, Salt, Malted Barley, Dough Conditioner. Fried Egg Patty: Egg Whites, Egg Yolks, Milk, Food Starch-Modified, Salt, Citric Acid. Bacon: Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Smoke Flavoring, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite. Sharp Cheddar Cheese: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto
C
500
21g
43g
960mg
See all 10 high protein options at Starbucks
The Nom Score read

Of the 10 high protein options at Starbucks, the Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich rates highest — Nom Score B (67/100), on 390 calories, 21g protein, and 790mg sodium. Figures are computed from Starbucks’ published nutrition data (June 2026).

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What to Avoid

These items at Starbucks don’t meet high protein criteria:

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Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew
drink, not a meal — only 2g protein (min 20)
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Butterfly Energy Drink
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
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drink, not a meal — only 2g protein (min 20)
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Butterfly Drink
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
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Pro Tips: How to Order High Protein at Starbucks

The Protein Lattes are the headline: an Iced Caramel Protein Latte has 29g protein, and the matcha versions hit 31g
The Sugar-Free Protein Lattes give 27-31g protein for 200-240 calories and only 9-16g sugar
For food, Bacon & Gruyère Egg Bites (19g protein) or an Eggs & Cheddar Protein Box (22g) pair with any coffee
FAQ

Common questions about high protein at Starbucks

Is Starbucks good for high protein diets?

Yes — Starbucks has 10 high protein options, topped by the Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich (Nom Score B).

What’s the best high protein option at Starbucks?

The Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich is the best choice with 390 calories, 21g protein, and a Nom Score of B.

What is the highest-protein item at Starbucks?

The highest-protein option at Starbucks is the Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich with 21g protein (390 cal).

What’s the best high-protein, low-calorie option at Starbucks?

For protein without the calories, the Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich is the pick — 21g protein in 390 calories (Nom Score B).

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 Starbucks’ published nutrition information.

Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Starbucks’ official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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