Sweet BBQ Bacon w/ Artisan Grilled Chicken vs Big Bacon Classic Triple
Highest-protein single item on each menu, head to head: McDonald's vs Wendy's.
Sweet BBQ Bacon w/ Artisan Grilled Chicken
49gprotein
640calories
62gcarbs
23gfat
Source: McDonald's menu (via MenuStat) · vintage 2018
Big Bacon Classic Triple
77gprotein
1140calories
38gcarbs
77gfat
Source: Wendy's website · vintage 2026
The verdict
Most protein
Big Bacon Classic Triple
77g vs 49g — a 28g gap
Fewest calories
Sweet BBQ Bacon w/ Artisan Grilled Chicken
640 vs 1140 cal — 500 fewer
Best protein per 100 cal
Sweet BBQ Bacon w/ Artisan Grilled Chicken
7.7g vs 6.8g
Least fat
Sweet BBQ Bacon w/ Artisan Grilled Chicken
23g vs 77g
More protein isn't automatically the better pick — it depends on your goals. Numbers are the chains' own published figures; vintages differ, so treat older ones as a guide.