Folsom High-Protein Lunch Guide

Updated Oct 10, 2026 · ranked by protein per calorie, quality and convenience

Published from the restaurant Estimate rough guess from ingredients

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#112.2g / 100 calPhoto: Fish & Things on DoorDash

Fish & Things Poke Bar

Poke · Palladio · small chain

230 Palladio Pkwy #1203

Hours: 11:30–8 Mon–Sat · 11:30–7:30 Sun

Build Your Own Poke · Regular (3 scoops)$21.95 direct · $22.95 apps

~50–55g protein~400–450 calEstimate

Medium (4) / Large (5 scoops)$23.95 / $25.95 direct

65g+ protein~550–650 calEstimate

Order tweakMixed greens or zucchini noodles base · plain ahi or albacore · cucumber, edamame, ponzu. Skip spicy mayo, creamy garlic, unagi, crab salad, tempura flakes.

Note: Can run slow at peak, so order ahead.

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#29.1g / 100 calPhoto: Jack's Urban Eats on DoorDash

Jack's Urban Eats

Grill & salads · Broadstone · Sacramento chain

2756 E Bidwell St

Hours: 11–8 Sun–Mon · 11–9 Tue–Sat

Lemon Thyme Chicken Plate (6 oz chicken)$18.50

~50g protein~500–600 calEstimate

Santa Fe Chicken salad$15.50

~40g protein~550 calEstimate

Order tweakPick 2 veg sides (Balsamic Roasted Veg). Salad: no tortilla strips, half the dressing (it comes on the side for takeout).

Note: Only the 6 oz chicken weight is published; no macros.

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#38.0g / 100 calPhoto: vibehealthbar.com

Vibe Healthy Eats

Health bar · Riley St · local

1004 Riley St #1

Hours: ~9–4 daily (app hours end ~3:30)

Macho Bowl$15.25

50g protein~850–950 calPublished

Bliss Bowl$15.25

43g protein~750–850 calPublished

Order tweakMacho with no cheese, aioli on the side, half the rice ≈ 45g / ~600–650 cal (estimate).

Note: Closes mid-afternoon. Only protein is published, not calories.

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#48.5g / 100 calPhoto: Zest on DoorDash

Zest Mediterranean

Lebanese · Riley St · independent

1008 Riley St

Hours: 11–8:30 Mon–Sat · closed Sun

Chicken Kabobs Plate (with tweak)$20.99

~55g protein~600–700 calEstimate

Greek Salad + chicken kabob skewer$10.99 + $7.99

~35–40g protein~450–550 calEstimate

Order tweakOrder gluten-free (no pita), cut or swap the rice. Skip the garlic sauce (the calorie bomb); tzatziki is lighter.

Note: Closed Sundays. The full plate as listed is ~1,100+ cal.

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#513.0g / 100 calPhoto: Blend on DoorDash

Blend

Protein shakes · El Dorado Hills Town Center

4357 Town Center Blvd #112, EDH

Hours: DoorDash shows ~10:15am–midnight

Cookies & Cream shake (24 oz)$5+

26g protein200 calPublished

Protein oats$8

~27g protein~320 calPublished

Order tweakSkip the whipped cream topping.

Note: An add-on, not a full lunch. Some listed macros don't add up.

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Chain19.0g / 100 cal

Chick-fil-A

Chain · Grilled chicken · E Bidwell

2679 E Bidwell St

Hours: 6:30am–10pm Mon–Sat · closed Sun

12 ct Grilled NuggetsPrice varies

38g protein200 calPublished

Cool WrapPrice varies

43g protein660 calPublished

Order tweakGrilled nuggets, not the breaded ones. Pair with a side salad or fruit cup instead of waffle fries.

Note: Closed Sundays. Numbers are for the item alone; sauces and sides add calories.

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Chain10.0g / 100 cal

Panda Express

Chain · Chinese · Prairie City Rd

1840 Prairie City Rd #300

Hours: 9:30am–10:30pm Mon–Sat · 10am–10pm Sun

Bowl: Super Greens + Grilled Teriyaki ChickenPrice varies

46g protein460 calPublished

Plate: Super Greens + Grilled Teriyaki + Black Pepper SirloinPrice varies

63g protein660 calPublished

Order tweakSuper Greens as the base instead of rice or chow mein. Skip the sauce-heavy entrees (orange chicken, sweetfire).

Note: Totals are the sum of Panda's published per-item numbers. Confirm the grilled chicken is on the Folsom menu when ordering.

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Chain8.0g / 100 cal

Taco Bell

Chain · Fast food · Iron Point Rd

2545 Iron Point Rd

Hours: Open until 12am at time of check (other hours not confirmed)

Crispy Chicken Nuggets · 10 piecePrice varies

51g protein640 calPublished

Crispy Chicken Nuggets · 5 piecePrice varies

26g protein320 calPublished

Order tweakBest protein per calorie of any item with 20g+ protein on Taco Bell's official table. Dipping sauces are extra and not in these numbers.

Note: Two other Folsom stores: 702 E Bidwell St and 25002 Blue Ravine Rd.

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Chain6.5g / 100 cal

McDonald's

Chain · Fast food · E Bidwell

697 E Bidwell St (third-party listing)

Hours: Not confirmed. Check the McDonald's app

Double Quarter Pounder with CheesePrice varies

48g protein740 calPublished

Order tweakSandwich alone, skip the fries and soda (the numbers above are the sandwich only). Ask for no bun if you want fewer carbs; that version's macros are not published.

Note: The Folsom store address comes from third-party listings, not mcdonalds.com. Confirm in the app.

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Compare all spots

Spot / main item	Protein	Cal	g / 100 cal	Price	Hours	Macros
Fish & Things Poke BarBuild Your Own Poke · Regular (3 scoops)	~50–55g	~400–450	12.2	$21.95 direct · $22.95 apps	11:30–8 Mon–Sat · 11:30–7:30 Sun	Estimate
Jack's Urban EatsLemon Thyme Chicken Plate (6 oz chicken)	~50g	~500–600	9.1	$18.50	11–8 Sun–Mon · 11–9 Tue–Sat	Estimate
Vibe Healthy EatsMacho Bowl	50g	~850–950	8.0	$15.25	~9–4 daily (app hours end ~3:30)	Published
Zest MediterraneanChicken Kabobs Plate (with tweak)	~55g	~600–700	8.5	$20.99	11–8:30 Mon–Sat · closed Sun	Estimate
BlendCookies & Cream shake (24 oz)	26g	200	13.0	$5+	DoorDash shows ~10:15am–midnight	Published
Fishology Poke BarBuild Your Own · Regular (3 scoops)	~50g	~400–450	11.8	~$20.95	11–8 daily (site) · DoorDash 11–7:25	Estimate
Prime Gyro & GrillsChicken Kabob / Chicken Platter	~45–50g	~700	6.9	~$16.50 (DoorDash)	9:30–8:30 daily (site)	Estimate
Chick-fil-A12 ct Grilled Nuggets	38g	200	19.0	Price varies	6:30am–10pm Mon–Sat · closed Sun	Published
Panda ExpressBowl: Super Greens + Grilled Teriyaki Chicken	46g	460	10.0	Price varies	9:30am–10:30pm Mon–Sat · 10am–10pm Sun	Published
Taco BellCrispy Chicken Nuggets · 10 piece	51g	640	8.0	Price varies	Open until 12am at time of check (other hours not confirmed)	Published
McDonald'sDouble Quarter Pounder with Cheese	48g	740	6.5	Price varies	Not confirmed. Check the McDonald's app	Published