50g of Protein at QDOBA: Lowest-Calorie Orders
The lowest-calorie way to get 50g of protein at QDOBA is a double chicken bowl with black beans, cheese and fajita veggies: 675 calories and 55g of protein. A chicken burrito with rice, beans and cheese comes to 46g on one portion of grilled adobo chicken, so every order here doubles it. Every total adds up QDOBA's published values for each ingredient; open any order in the calculator to change it.
Orders that reach 50g, fewest calories first
| Order | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double chicken bowl with black beans, cheese and fajita veggies Bowl (no tortilla), 2× Grilled Adobo Chicken (3.5 oz. (99g)), Black Beans (4 oz. (113g)), Shredded Cheese (1.0 oz. (28g)), Fajita Veggies (2 oz. (57g)), Pico de Gallo (1 oz. (28g)) Open in the QDOBA calculator | 675 | 55g | 33g | 37g | 1,575mg |
| Double chicken salad with black beans, cheese and pico Salad (romaine) (3.5 oz. (99g)), 2× Grilled Adobo Chicken (3.5 oz. (99g)), Black Beans (4 oz. (113g)), Shredded Cheese (1.0 oz. (28g)), Fajita Veggies (2 oz. (57g)), Pico de Gallo (1 oz. (28g)) Open in the QDOBA calculator | 690 | 56g | 36g | 37g | 1,585mg |
| Double chicken burrito with rice, beans and cheese Burrito (12.5" flour tortilla) (12.5" (102g)), 2× Grilled Adobo Chicken (3.5 oz. (99g)), Cilantro Lime Rice (4 oz. (113g)), Black Beans (4 oz. (113g)), Shredded Cheese (1.0 oz. (28g)), Pico de Gallo (1 oz. (28g)) Open in the QDOBA calculator | 1,125 | 65g | 120g | 44g | 2,610mg |
Protein per portion at QDOBA
| Item | Calories | Protein | Protein per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Steak (3.5 oz. (99g)) | 360 | 20g | 5.6g |
| Grilled Adobo Chicken (3.5 oz. (99g)) | 190 | 19g | 10g |
| Ground Beef (3.5 oz. (99g)) | 180 | 16g | 8.9g |
| Cholula® Hot & Sweet Chicken (3.5 oz. (99g)) | 190 | 16g | 8.4g |
| Brisket Birria (3.5 oz. (99g)) | 140 | 15g | 10.7g |
| Pork Carnitas (3.5 oz. (99g)) | 110 | 14g | 12.7g |
| Chorizo (3.0 oz. (85g)) | 260 | 14g | 5.4g |
| Plant-Based Impossible™ (3.1 oz. (88g)) | 170 | 13g | 7.6g |
FAQ
What is the lowest-calorie way to get 50g of protein at QDOBA?
A double chicken bowl with black beans, cheese and fajita veggies: 55g of protein in 675 calories (Bowl (no tortilla), 2× Grilled Adobo Chicken, Black Beans, Shredded Cheese, Fajita Veggies and Pico de Gallo).
Do you need double protein to reach 50g at QDOBA?
For a typical order, yes. A chicken burrito with rice, beans and cheese comes to 46g on one portion of Grilled Adobo Chicken, which QDOBA prints at 19g per 3.5 oz. (99g). A second portion adds another 19g and 190 calories.
Which QDOBA protein has the most protein?
Grilled Steak: 20g of protein in 360 calories per 3.5 oz. (99g). Next: Grilled Adobo Chicken at 19g, Ground Beef at 16g and Cholula® Hot & Sweet Chicken at 16g.
Where do these numbers come from?
Each order adds up values from QDOBA's Nutrition Facts 2026 brochure (published February 2026), published by QDOBA, checked September 29, 2026. Portions in the restaurant vary with who builds your order.
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