Burgers: The Protein-Packed Superheroes You Never Knew You Needed!

August 13, 2025

Hey there, burger lovers! 🍔 Did you know that your favorite handheld meal can be more than just a guilty pleasure? That’s right – burgers can be protein powerhouses in disguise! At Swiggy, we’re serving up over 9 Lakh burger dishes, and we’re here to show you ho.

Let’s break down the burger and build it back up, protein style:

1.The Patty: The Star of the Show

Ditch the typical fried fare and opt for these protein-rich alternatives:

  • Grilled chicken or mutton: Packing a whopping 15-25g of protein per 100g
  • Veggie options: Black bean, lentil, or chickpea patties. Don’t forget about paneer (10-15g protein) or tempeh (up to 20g)
  • Mix it up: Blend lean meat with lentils, quinoa, or cottage cheese for a protein party

2. The Bun: Not Just a Pretty Face

Swap your regular white bun for whole wheat, multi-grain, or millet-based options. These bad boys offer 7-8g of protein, 2-3g more than their regular counterparts.

Multiple restaurants offer whole-wheat and multi-grain / millet based options. There are over 5,000 of these burgers on Swiggy today!

3. Toppings: The Unsung Heroes

Let’s pile on the protein with these tasty additions:

  • Egg-cellent choice: A fried or poached egg adds 5-6g of protein
  • Say cheese: Go for low-fat Swiss, cheddar, or mozzarella
  • Bacon, but make it lean: Turkey or Canadian bacon brings 2-3g of protein to the table
  • Yogurt “mayo”: Mix Greek yogurt with mustard or spices for a creamy 1-2g protein boost


4. Putting It All Together

Here’s a quick example of a protein-packed burger:

  • Patty: Chicken or paneer/tempeh (15g)
  • Bun: High-protein or whole wheat (7g)
  • Toppings: Fried egg (6g), low-fat cheese slice, Greek yogurt mayo (2g)
  • Total protein: A whopping 30g per burger! 💪

5. Pro Tips for Burger Bosses

  • Go low-carb with lettuce wraps or portobello mushroom buns
  • Add protein-rich sides like edamame, roasted chickpeas, or grilled tofu
  • Balance your meal with grilled veggies for extra nutrients and fiber

On Swiggy, we have several Burger options that would not only satiate your cravings, but also ensure you dial up your protein intake. 

S.NoOptionsItem & Restaurant
1Millet BunMulti-Millet Bun Burgers (McDonald’s),
Millet Veggie & Chicken Burgers (Wendy’s)
2Multi Grain BunMulti-Grain Veg & Chicken burgers (The Flour Works, Soul Garden Bistro)
3Portobello BunNino Shroom Burger (Nino Burgers),
Shroom Smash Burger (Biggies Burger)
4Grilled ChickenGrilled Chicken Burger (McDonald’s),
Grilled Chicken Whopper (Burger King),
American Grilled Chicken Burger (Burger Singh), Afghani Chicken Burger (Biggies Burger)
5Egg toppingsEgg Twisted Burger (Biggies Burger),Smash Attack Burger (Burgrill – OG’s of Grilled Burger)Peri Peri Egg Burger (No.1 Burger)
Monster Cheese Burger (Louis Burger)
6BaconBacon Cheeseburger (Burgerama),
Boss Burger Chicken with Bacon (Chili’s)Monster Cheese Burger Tenderloin Patty (Louis Burger)
7EdamameMr. Bean Burger (The Irish House)
Blackened Edamame Burger (Sante Spa Cuisine)
8TempehChickpea Tempeh Burger (Sequel)Pestonji Tempeh Wala Burger (Maverick and Farmer’s Coffee)

Swiggy has also recently launched the “Protein Plus and Millet Burger” collection with McDonald’s (HRPL), The range is available across 58 cities in Western and Southern India including Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Vizag, Surat, Mysore, among others will be able to order burgers from this new range via the Swiggy app.

With the Protein Plus range, McDonald’s burgers now offer a meaningful nutritional upgrade without compromising on taste. The range includes burgers across best-selling vegetarian and non-vegetarian burgers- McSpicy Premium Veg, Crispy Veggie Burger, McVeggie, McSpicy Paneer, McSpicy Premium Chicken, McCrispy Chicken Burger, McChicken, Masala McEgg and McSpicy Chicken. Each Protein Plus slice adds 5 grams of high-quality protein made with vegetarian soya and pea protein, with no artificial flavors or colors, boosting the total protein content of much-loved menu items while adding only 34 kcal per slice.

So, next time you’re craving a burger, remember – you’re not just indulging, you’re fueling up! Happy burger building, and may your gains be as big as your appetite! 🍔💥

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