High Protein Foods at Dunkin Donuts
When I am on a high protein diet, I am constantly tempted by delicious sweet treats like donuts. Sadly, not many donuts are high in protein. However, you can find some menu options at Dunkin Donuts that offer high protein and are still delicious.
High Protein Entrees
When it comes to the entrees at Dunkin Donuts, there is really only one option that is high in protein without being really high in calories. If you are on a high protein diet and want a sandwich from Dunkin Donuts, try the tuna salad sandwich on an English muffin. It has 400 calories and 15 grams of protein. That works out to be 0.0375 grams of protein per calorie.
High Protein Drinks
If you are craving a delicious coffee beverage, there are some options at Dunkin Donuts. The options on this list all have at least 5 grams of protein and are all under 200 calories. They are sorted in order of grams of protein per calorie, so the choices offering the most bang for your buck are at the top.
The main thing that makes these drinks a source of protein is the dairy product included in the drink. If you are watching your calories, try ordering a low fat dairy product in your drink such as skim milk. Most of the different sizes in each drink will provide approximately the same amount of protein grams per calorie. However, based on the nutritional information available on Dunkin' Donuts' website, some drinks were had a slightly different protein to calorie ration depending on size.
Nutritional Information
Drink | Calories | Protein (in grams) | Protein (g) Per Calorie |
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Caramel Latte Lite, Small | 80 | 9 | 0.1125 |
Iced Latte with Skim Milk, Small | 70 | 7 | 0.1 |
Latte Lite, Small (Iced or Hot) | 80 | 7 | 0.0875 |
Vanilla Latte Lite, Medium (Iced or Hot) | 120 | 10 | 0.0833 |
Iced Caramel Latte Lite, Small | 80 | 6 | 0.0750 |
Iced Latte with Skim Milk and Sugar, Small | 130 | 7 | 0.0538 |
Latte, Small (Iced or Hot) | 120 | 6 | 0.05 |
Butter Pecan Swirl Latte with Skim Milk, Small (Iced or Hot) | 180 | 8 | 0.0444 |
Cookie Dough Swirl Latte with Skim Milk, Small (Iced or Hot) | 180 | 8 | 0.0444 |
Iced Mocha Latte with Skim Milk, Small | 180 | 8 | 0.0444 |
Irish Creme Swirl Latte with Skim Milk, Small (Iced or Hot) | 180 | 8 | 0.0444 |
Mocha Irish Creme Swirl Latte with Skim Milk, Small (Iced or Hot) | 180 | 8 | 0.0444 |
Caramel Latte with Skim Milk, Small (Iced or Hot) | 190 | 8 | 0.0421 |
Caramel Mocha Latte with Milk, Small (Iced or Hot) | 170 | 7 | 0.0412 |
High Protein Options
Although it is known for donuts, Dunkin Donuts has a lot of other breakfast options, too. Sadly, there are no donuts on the Dunkin Donuts menu that are high in protein. However, there are numerous options in the selection of breakfast sandwiches and wraps that are less than 500 calories with at least 15 grams of protein. The options below are sorted in descending order of grams of protein per calorie. The best option is the egg white turkey sausage wake-up wrap, which is not surprising, since egg whites are high in protein and low in calories.
If you are absolutely determined to have a donut for breakfast, the best option at Dunkin Donuts when it comes to getting protein is the triple cocoa donut, which contains 260 calories and just 5 grams of protein. This works out to be 0.0192 grams of protein per calorie, which is significantly less than anything else highlighted in this article. This is the highest protein per calorie among the donut options at Dunkin Donuts, however.
Nutritional Information
Breakfast Item | Calories | Protein (in grams) | Protein (g) per Calorie |
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Egg White Turkey Sausage Wake-Up Wrap (2 wraps) | 300 | 20 | 0.0667 |
Turkey Sausage Wake-Up Wrap (2 wraps) | 420 | 26 | 0.0619 |
Turkey Cheddar Bacon on a French Roll | 460 | 28 | 0.0609 |
Egg White Veggie Wake-Up Wrap (2 wraps) | 300 | 18 | 0.0600 |
Ham, Egg & Cheese Wake-Up Wrap (2 wraps) | 340 | 20 | 0.0588 |
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin | 290 | 16 | 0.0552 |
Ham and Cheese on a French Roll | 440 | 24 | 0.0545 |
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on a Plain Bagel | 460 | 23 | 0.0500 |
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Wake-Up Wrap (2) | 360 | 18 | 0.0500 |
Sausage, Egg & Cheese on English Muffin | 450 | 21 | 0.0467 |
Multigrain Bagel | 350 | 15 | 0.0429 |
Pepper Jack Supreme Bagel | 410 | 17 | 0.0415 |
Cheddar Cheese Bagel Twist | 390 | 16 | 0.0410 |
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Croissant | 480 | 19 | 0.0396 |
Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Biscuit | 470 | 18 | 0.0383 |
High Protein Options at Dunkin Donuts
With all of the high protein options available at Dunkin Donuts, there are several different options available for a breakfast that is rich in protein. Even if you cannot order a donut, you can still find a satisfying breakfast at Dunkin Donuts that gives you the protein you need for the day.
Breakfast Poll
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