Frequently asked questions
What counts as a "high-protein" meal?
We surface menu items the community has logged with their protein content in grams. There's no fixed cutoff — the map's color ramp goes from grey (lowest) through red (highest), so the most protein-dense items near you stand out visually. Users typically look for 30g+ per meal, but the app lets you filter by your own minimum.
How are macros verified?
Each menu item carries a source tier: official (from the restaurant's published nutrition info), third-party (verified by a trusted external source), or community (submitted by a user). Community submissions are crowd-checked with upvotes and a dispute flag — three flags marks the item as disputed.
Is ProteinMaxxing free?
Yes. No paywall, no subscription, no ads. The app is free to use and contribute to.
Do I need an account?
No. There are no accounts, no email signup, and no login. Each browser gets an anonymous local identifier so your votes don't double-count, and that's the only "identity" the app uses.
Can I add a restaurant or correct a menu item?
Yes. Open any restaurant pin on the map and use "Submit a Find" to add a new menu item with its protein content. Submissions deduplicate by name and auto-upvote on duplicates, so good data accumulates without your having to check first.
Can I share menu hacks like the Souvla extra chicken side?
Yes — that's a big part of why ProteinMaxxing is crowdsourced. Restaurant menus often hide the best protein-per-dollar in side dishes, modifications, and combos: an extra chicken side at Souvla, double meat at Chipotle, a second grilled chicken patty at McDonald's, an added protein scoop at Sweetgreen or Cava. Submit those just like a regular menu item, note the modifier in the name, and other users vote it up if it works. No account needed.