The Most Protein-Efficient Meals at Guzman y Gomez
The most protein-efficient meal at GYG is the Grilled Chicken, with 10.5 g of protein per 100 calories (29.3 g protein, 280 calories). If your goal is maximum protein for the fewest calories, raw protein totals can mislead — a big burrito has lots of protein but lots of calories too. This guide ranks GYG meals by protein per 100 calories, using the official data behind our GYG calorie calculator. Lean proteins on light bases (salads and bowls without the tortilla) top the list.
Most Protein-Efficient Meals at Guzman y Gomez — full ranking
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grilled Chicken | 280 | 29.3 g | 10.5 g |
| 2 | Shredded Beef Brisket | 313 | 29.5 g | 9.4 g |
| 3 | Pulled Pork | 266 | 23.1 g | 8.7 g |
| 4 | Grilled Chicken Bowl | 659 | 43.8 g | 6.6 g |
| 5 | Shredded Beef Brisket Bowl | 692 | 44.0 g | 6.4 g |
| 6 | Shredded Beef Brisket Quesadilla | 474 | 29.9 g | 6.3 g |
| 7 | Grilled Chicken Burrito | 773 | 48.3 g | 6.2 g |
| 8 | Grilled Chicken Quesadilla | 462 | 28.8 g | 6.2 g |
| 9 | Shredded Beef Brisket Burrito | 806 | 48.5 g | 6.0 g |
| 10 | Pulled Pork Quesadilla | 450 | 26.7 g | 5.9 g |
| 11 | Pulled Pork Bowl | 645 | 37.6 g | 5.8 g |
| 12 | Grilled Chicken | 538 | 31.0 g | 5.8 g |
| 13 | Shredded Beef Brisket | 555 | 31.1 g | 5.6 g |
| 14 | Pulled Pork Burrito | 759 | 42.1 g | 5.5 g |
| 15 | Ground Beef | 335 | 17.7 g | 5.3 g |
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Nutrition figures are from GYG's published nutrition data and may change. Always check the latest in-store information.
Frequently asked questions
What is protein per calorie and why does it matter?
It's how many grams of protein you get per 100 calories. A higher ratio means more protein for fewer calories — ideal if you're cutting, building muscle, or just want to stay full on a calorie budget.
Which GYG order has the best protein-to-calorie ratio?
Salads and bowls built on a lean protein like grilled chicken, skipping rice and the tortilla, give the most protein per calorie. The calculator shows the ratio update live as you customise.