McCrispy Strips vs Chick-n-Strips
McDonald's strips against Chick-fil-A's, on the label numbers.
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McDonald's McCrispy Strips go head to head with Chick-fil-A's Chick-n-Strips. We compared them using each chain's published nutrition numbers, on grams of protein per 100 calories.
Verdict: Chick-fil-A's Chick-n-Strips win: 9.4 vs 7.8. McCrispy Strips have 2 g more protein but 90 more calories.
Side by side
| Per serving | McDonald's McCrispy Strips (3 pc) | Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 item (as listed) | 1 item (as listed) |
| Protein | 31 g | 29 g |
| Calories | 400 | 310 |
| Protein / 100 cal | 7.8 | 9.4 |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 129 | 107 |
| Leaderboard rank | #111 of 143 | #103 of 143 |
| Price / serving | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| $ / 10 g protein | — | — |
| Flavors tracked | 1 | 1 |
| Source | label | label |
What the numbers say
2 extra grams for 90 extra calories. McCrispy Strips (3 pc) are 31 g for 400 calories; Chick-n-Strips are 29 g for 310. That's 129 vs 107 calories per 10 g of protein.
Both are strong picks at their chain. McCrispy Strips are the top McDonald's item we track (#111 of 143); Chick-n-Strips rank #103.
But neither is Chick-fil-A's best. If you're at Chick-fil-A anyway, the Grilled Nuggets (19.2) beat both strips easily. See grilled vs regular nuggets.
Which one should you pick?
- Calories are your budget: Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips (9.4 g protein per 100 calories).
- Most protein in one serving: McDonald's McCrispy Strips (3 pc) (31 g).
- Price: we haven't confirmed prices for any of these yet, so this comparison says nothing about value for money.
- Taste: check the shared 👍/👎 votes next to each product on The Hoard Board. They never change the rank, but they make a good tiebreaker.
Caveats
McDonald's lists a 3-piece serving; our Chick-fil-A record lists Chick-n-Strips as "1 item (as listed)" without a piece count, so portion sizes may not match. Sauces aren't included. Restaurant numbers are for the standard U.S. recipe as each chain lists it, without sauces, sides or customization, and menus vary by location. We don't have restaurant prices. All nutrition numbers come from the published sources linked in the table, checked between 2026-10-26 and 2026-10-28. We rank by grams of protein per 100 calories only; we don't track sugar, fat, sodium, ingredients or allergens. This is general information, not dietary advice.
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Disclaimer: All numbers come from manufacturer labels, brand websites and restaurant nutrition pages on the dates shown on the leaderboard. They can change without notice, vary by location, flavor or customization, or differ from the product in your hand. Always check the current label. This article is general information only and is not medical, dietary or health advice.