High-protein Zaxby's orders: 30 items with 25 g or more
30 Zaxby's orders carry at least 25 g of protein at 700 calories or less. Ranked by protein per 100 calories, the Plain Traditional Wings (5), no dip leads at 11.1 g per 100 (42 g for 380 cal); by sheer grams the Cobb Zalad with Grilled Chicken has the most, 56 g for 660 calories. 22 of the 30 clear 40 g.
Source: Zaxby's nutrition guide (official), November 2025 edition · Data refreshed
- 30 orders ≥ 25 g
- 11.1g best protein / 100 cal
- 56g most in one item
- 51g in a full meal under 500
As of October 2026, the most protein in a complete Zaxby's meal under 500 calories is 51 g, and under 700 it is 56 g (A Cobb Zalad with Grilled Chicken and a large Coca-Cola Zero Sugar).
The most protein in a complete Zaxby's meal
The extra 200 calories from 500 to 700 buy 5 g more protein at Zaxby's. 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
- Traditional Wings with Tongue Torch (5), no dip390 cal · 43g
- 1% Milk110 cal · 8g
500 of 500 cal · 51 g protein
What to say at the counter: “5 Traditional Wings with Tongue Torch, no dip, and a 1% Milk — 500 cal, 51 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Zaxby's →Most protein under 700
- Cobb Zalad with Grilled Chicken660 cal · 56g
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar (Large)0 cal · 0g
660 of 700 cal · 56 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A Cobb Zalad with Grilled Chicken and a large Coca-Cola Zero Sugar — 660 cal, 56 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Zaxby's →Zaxby's 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 Plain Traditional Wings (5), no dip (42 g in 380 cal) ranks above the Cobb Zalad with Grilled Chicken (56 g in 660 cal). The median of these 30 orders is 510 calories. Figures as Zaxby's published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plain Traditional Wings (5), no dip | 380 | 42g | 11.1g |
| 2 | Traditional Wings with Tongue Torch (5), no dip | 390 | 43g | 11.0g |
| 3 | Traditional Wings with Nuclear (5), no dip | 400 | 43g | 10.8g |
| 4 | Traditional Wings with Wimpy (5), no dip | 400 | 43g | 10.8g |
| 5 | Plain Chicken Fingerz (5), no dip | 420 | 45g | 10.7g |
| 6 | Chicken Fingerz with Nuclear (5), no dip | 440 | 46g | 10.5g |
| 7 | Chicken Fingerz with Tongue Torch (5), no dip | 440 | 46g | 10.5g |
| 8 | Chicken Fingerz with Wimpy (5), no dip | 450 | 46g | 10.2g |
| 9 | Traditional Wings with Teriyaki (5), no dip | 430 | 43g | 10.0g |
| 10 | Traditional Wings with BBQ (5), no dip | 440 | 43g | 9.8g |
| 11 | Traditional Wings with Buffalo Garlic Blaze (5), no dip | 440 | 43g | 9.8g |
| 12 | Traditional Wings with Sweet & Spicy (5), no dip | 440 | 43g | 9.8g |
| 13 | Chicken Fingerz with Teriyaki (5), no dip | 510 | 47g | 9.2g |
| 14 | Chicken Fingerz with Buffalo Garlic Blaze (5), no dip | 510 | 46g | 9.0g |
| 15 | Chicken Fingerz with Sweet & Spicy (5), no dip | 510 | 46g | 9.0g |
| 16 | Traditional Wings with Hot Honey Mustard (5), no dip | 480 | 43g | 9.0g |
| 17 | Chicken Fingerz with BBQ (5), no dip | 520 | 46g | 8.8g |
| 18 | House Zalad with Grilled Chicken | 560 | 48g | 8.6g |
| 19 | Cobb Zalad with Grilled Chicken | 660 | 56g | 8.5g |
| 20 | Blue Zalad with Grilled Chicken | 510 | 43g | 8.4g |
| 21 | Chicken Fingerz with Hot Honey Mustard (5), no dip | 570 | 46g | 8.1g |
| 22 | Asian Zensation Zalad with Grilled Chicken | 530 | 39g | 7.4g |
| 23 | House Zalad with Fried Chicken | 660 | 44g | 6.7g |
| 24 | Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 620 | 38g | 6.1g |
| 25 | Blue Zalad with Fried Chicken | 680 | 39g | 5.7g |
| 26 | Asian Zensation Zalad with Fried Chicken | 640 | 35g | 5.5g |
| 27 | Spicy Signature Sandwich | 590 | 31g | 5.3g |
| 28 | Signature Sandwich | 600 | 31g | 5.2g |
| 29 | Kickin' Chicken Sandwich | 690 | 34g | 4.9g |
| 30 | Fried White Cheddar Bites, no dip | 700 | 27g | 3.9g |
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