
Guzman y Gomez has officially added a ‘Double Protein’ option to its menu, formalising a long-running customer habit of ordering extra filling.
The move comes as more Australians focus on protein intake, with GYG noting that 18% of guests who order bowls already double their protein. Starting now, customers can add an extra serve of filling across the menu rather than customising off-menu.
Double Protein is available across all GYG fillings, including free-range grilled chicken, ground beef, shredded beef brisket, pulled pork and plant-based options such as pulled shiitake mushroom and sautéed vegetables with guacamole. Customers can also mix and match fillings instead of doubling the same protein.
The option is positioned as a food-first way to increase protein intake. The recommended daily intake for protein is 64 grams for Australian men and 46 grams for women.
Kayla Janides, Accredited Practising Dietitian (@nutrition.by.kayla), says Australians are increasingly prioritising protein to support energy levels, muscle recovery and feeling fuller for longer throughout the day.
“While protein powders and bars can be convenient in some situations, they are often ultra-processed and shouldn’t replace whole foods as the primary source of protein.
“GYG’s menu offers a range of quality protein options, including 100% Free Range Chicken, Ground Beef, Pulled Pork and plant-based fillings like Pulled Shiitake Mushroom, making it easier for people to meet their protein needs using real, nourishing ingredients.
“As a dietitian, having the option to add extra filling through GYG’s Double Protein offering is a practical, food-first way to support protein intake, and one of the reasons GYG is one of my go-to fast food options.”
Protein levels vary by filling. A regular double serving of free-range grilled chicken provides 54.4 grams of protein, while shredded beef brisket delivers 54.8 grams and pulled pork delivers 51 grams.
Plant-based pulled shiitake mushroom provides 22.4 grams of protein in a regular double serve, with smaller amounts available in mini servings.
Double Protein can be added across the Guzman y Gomez menu when ordering in-store or online.
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