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Starbucks • High Protein Guide • Updated June 2026

High Protein Options at Starbucks

Quick Answer: Starbucks has 29 high protein options. The best — and the highest-protein — is the Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich (390 cal, 21g protein, Nom Score B).
29
High Protein Options
247
Total Analyzed
B
Best Grade
Egg, Pesto & Mozzarella Sandwich
B
1
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
Impossible™ Breakfast Sandwich
B
2
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
Double-Smoked Bacon, Cheddar & Egg Sandwich
C
3
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

Top High Protein Picks at Starbucks

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 29 high protein options at Starbucks

What to Avoid

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

!
Butterfly Energy Drink
only 0g protein
!
Butterfly Drink
only 0g protein

Pro Tips: How to Order High Protein at Starbucks

Double the protein on any bowl or salad for extra grams
Add a side of black beans or pinto beans for plant protein
Choose grilled chicken or steak over fried options
Heading out or stuck without options? Keep high protein snacks on hand  so a high protein choice is always within reach.

Common questions about high protein at Starbucks

Is Starbucks good for high protein diets?

Yes, Starbucks is a solid choice for high protein eating with 29 menu items that meet the criteria.

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).

How we ranked these: Based on Nom's analysis of 247 menu items at Starbucks, scored using our proprietary Nom Score algorithm that evaluates sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie. Data sourced from official Starbucks nutrition information.

Nutrition data verified. All calorie counts, macros, and nutritional information are sourced directly from Starbucks's official published nutrition data. Nom Scores are calculated using our research-backed algorithm aligned with USDA dietary guidelines.

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