High-protein Runza orders: 15 items with 25 g or more
15 Runza orders carry at least 25 g of protein at 700 calories or less. Ranked by protein per 100 calories, the Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich leads at 9.7 g per 100 (32 g for 330 cal); by sheer grams the 1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger has the most, 46 g for 670 calories. 1 of the 15 clear 40 g.
Source: Runza nutrition guide (official), November 2025 edition · Data refreshed
- 15 orders ≥ 25 g
- 9.7g best protein / 100 cal
- 46g most in one item
- 43g in a full meal under 500
As of October 2026, the most protein in a complete Runza meal under 500 calories is 43 g, and under 700 it is 46 g (A 1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger and a medium Diet Pepsi).
The most protein in a complete Runza meal
The extra 200 calories from 500 to 700 buy 3 g more protein at Runza. One meal-sized entrée, up to two different sides and a drink — the MinMax app's meal and the best under the cap, drink included (water only where no published drink fits; the lightest meal takes a zero-calorie drink, or water).
Most protein under 500
- Sweet Berry Chicken Salad without Dressing380 cal · 35g
- 1% White Milk100 cal · 8g
480 of 500 cal · 43 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Sweet Berry Chicken Salad without Dressing and a 1% White Milk — 480 cal, 43 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Runza →Most protein under 700
- 1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger670 cal · 46g
- Diet Pepsi (Medium)0 cal · 0g
670 of 700 cal · 46 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A 1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger and a medium Diet Pepsi — 670 cal, 46 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Runza →Runza orders with 25 g+ protein, ranked per calorie
Single orders of 700 calories or less — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein per 100 calories, so the Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich (32 g in 330 cal) ranks above the 1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger (46 g in 670 cal). The median of these 15 orders is 440 calories. Figures as Runza published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 330 | 32g | 9.7g |
| 2 | Deluxe Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 330 | 32g | 9.7g |
| 3 | Buffalo Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 340 | 32g | 9.4g |
| 4 | Sweet Berry Chicken Salad without Dressing | 380 | 35g | 9.2g |
| 5 | BBQ Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 360 | 33g | 9.2g |
| 6 | Smothered Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 390 | 34g | 8.7g |
| 7 | Spicy Jack Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 450 | 37g | 8.2g |
| 8 | Chicken Strips (4) | 500 | 36g | 7.2g |
| 9 | 1/2 lb. Double Cheeseburger | 670 | 46g | 6.9g |
| 10 | 1/4 lb. Cheeseburger | 400 | 26g | 6.5g |
| 11 | 1/4 lb. Bacon Cheeseburger | 440 | 28g | 6.4g |
| 12 | 1/4 lb. Swiss Cheese Mushroom Burger | 450 | 27g | 6.0g |
| 13 | 1/4 lb. Spicy Jack Burger | 510 | 30g | 5.9g |
| 14 | Popcorn Chicken (Regular) | 600 | 32g | 5.3g |
| 15 | Spicy Jack Runza Sandwich | 660 | 25g | 3.8g |
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High-protein orders at other chains
3 Burgers chains with their own high-protein page, or see which chain gives the most protein under 500 calories and fast food under 500 calories.