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Lower-Fat Options

When digestion is sensitive, lower-fat meals can be easier to tolerate. This list highlights options with moderate fat and useful protein, with emphasis on simpler ingredients and fewer heavy add-ons. Keep in mind that fat can climb fast from dressings, cheese, and creamy sauces, so check each script for easy modifications that keep the order GLP-1 friendly.

USDA Choice Sirloin - 8 oz.

Texas Roadhouse

340 cal · 61g protein

Order the USDA Choice Sirloin - 8 oz. from the current Texas Roadhouse nutrition guide.

Margarita Chicken & Black Beans

Chili's Grill & Bar

760 cal · 60g protein

This is a caution-heavy option for users who still want the signature margarita chicken but need more fiber and less fried food than other entrees.

Margarita Grilled Chicken (No Rice)

Chili's Grill & Bar

410 cal · 52g protein

Margarita Grilled Chicken. Request glaze on the side or light. Side: Double Steamed Broccoli (instead of rice).

Blackened Tenders 5 Pieces

Popeyes

280 cal · 47g protein

Order the Blackened Tenders 5 Pieces for the strongest protein total in the direct PDF rows.

Mahi-Mahi + Steamed Broccoli

Bonefish Grill

310 cal · 47g protein

Choose simply grilled mahi-mahi with steamed broccoli for the lightest seafood plate built from Bonefish's core components.

USDA Choice Sirloin - 6 oz.

Texas Roadhouse

250 cal · 46g protein

Order the USDA Choice Sirloin - 6 oz. from the current Texas Roadhouse nutrition guide.

Grilled BBQ Chicken

Texas Roadhouse

300 cal · 46g protein

Order the Grilled BBQ Chicken from the current Texas Roadhouse nutrition guide.

Create Your Own Ultimate Feast - Sirloin, 7 oz.

Red Lobster

320 cal · 46g protein

Choose the official Create Your Own Ultimate Feast - Sirloin, 7 oz. row from Red Lobster's nutrition PDF.

Classic Sirloin & Black Beans

Chili's Grill & Bar

380 cal · 46g protein

Choose the classic sirloin with black beans for a steadier protein-and-fiber plate than fries or loaded mash.

Dallas Filet - 6 oz.

Texas Roadhouse

270 cal · 45g protein

Order the Dallas Filet - 6 oz. from the current Texas Roadhouse nutrition guide.

6 oz. Top Sirloin & Broccoli

Applebee's

350 cal · 43g protein

Order Applebee's 6 oz. Top Sirloin with steamed broccoli and skip heavier sauces or mashed potato sides.

Grilled Chicken & Garden Salad

Applebee's

340 cal · 42g protein

Grilled Chicken Breast with a side House Salad. Ask for oil and vinegar or lemon instead of creamy dressing. No croutons.

Top Sirloin & Green Beans

Applebee's

340 cal · 42g protein

Build a steak plate with the 6 oz. top sirloin and garlic green beans instead of heavier starch sides.

Grilled Chicken & Tomato Soup Cup

Applebee's

360 cal · 42g protein

Pair grilled chicken breast with a cup of tomato basil soup when you want something warm and straightforward.

Garden Fresco Salad with Chicken

Culver's

360 cal · 42g protein

Choose the official Garden Fresco Salad with Chicken row from Culver's nutrition PDF.

Guiltless Sirloin & Asparagus

Chili's Grill & Bar

395 cal · 42g protein

Choose the Guiltless 6 oz Sirloin with asparagus for one of the better lower-carb Chili's restaurant combinations.

Wrap Grilled Chicken

Subway

460 cal · 42g protein

Choose the Grilled Chicken Wrap when you want the highest-protein wrap in this rebuild.

Grilled Chicken Breast & Broccoli

Applebee's

290 cal · 41g protein

Grilled Chicken Breast with steamed broccoli is one of the cleanest high-protein Applebee's restaurant orders when appetite is low.

Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Culver's

390 cal · 41g protein

Choose the official Grilled Chicken Sandwich row from Culver's nutrition PDF.

Guiltless 6 oz. Sirloin with Avocado

Chili's Grill & Bar

360 cal · 39g protein

6 oz. Classic Sirloin with Grilled Avocado from the 'Guiltless Grill' menu. Side: Steamed Broccoli (No butter). Drink: Raspberry Sparkling Water.

Sheetz Quick Combo

Sheetz

515 cal · 39g protein

Pair a grilled chicken wrap with a side greens cup and unsweet iced tea.

Wawa Quick Combo

Wawa

515 cal · 39g protein

Sub sandwich, side salad, and unsweet tea make a fast balanced meal.

Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken without dressing

Portillo's

360 cal · 38g protein

Order the Classic Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken without dressing.

Flo's Filet 6 oz.

LongHorn Steakhouse

330 cal · 37g protein

Order the Flo's Filet 6 oz. from the current LongHorn Steakhouse nutrition guide.

Renegade Sirloin 6 oz.

LongHorn Steakhouse

320 cal · 36g protein

Order the Renegade Sirloin 6 oz. from the current LongHorn Steakhouse nutrition guide.

Pasta e Fagioli with Salad and Chicken

Olive Garden

350 cal · 36g protein

Soup, salad, and grilled chicken gives you a cleaner combo than the heavier pasta entrées.

Grilled Chicken Wrap

Sheetz

420 cal · 36g protein

Ask for the wrap without cheese and extra lettuce.

Turkey Hoagie

Wawa

420 cal · 36g protein

Opt for light mayo, plenty of spinach, and skip chips.

Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken

Whataburger

290 cal · 34g protein

Order the Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken when you want the cleanest high-protein direct row in the official guide.

Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

Panda Express

275 cal · 33g protein

Choose Grilled Teriyaki Chicken for the strongest protein pick that still stays under 300 calories.

LongHorn Salmon 7 oz.

LongHorn Steakhouse

300 cal · 33g protein

Order the LongHorn Salmon 7 oz. from the current LongHorn Steakhouse nutrition guide.

Apple & Cranberry Salad with Grilled Chicken

Whataburger

380 cal · 33g protein

Choose the Apple & Cranberry Salad with Grilled Chicken when you want a lighter salad and can tolerate the sweeter profile.

Grilled Chicken Melt

Whataburger

390 cal · 33g protein

Order the Grilled Chicken Melt when you want a sandwich row with strong protein relative to calories.

Seared Salmon Bowl

Luke's Lobster

430 cal · 33g protein

Finish the seared salmon with pickled ginger, scallions, and a rice blend for a balanced bite.

Crab Roll Bowl

Luke's Lobster

460 cal · 32g protein

Pack the crab bowl with cauliflower rice, extra greens, and light mayo on the side.

SkinnyLicious Chicken Soft Tacos

The Cheesecake Factory

520 cal · 32g protein

Order the SkinnyLicious Chicken Soft Tacos exactly as listed in the official nutrition guide.

Kids Grilled Chicken Dippers & Broccoli

Chili's Grill & Bar

300 cal · 31g protein

Use the kids grilled chicken dippers with broccoli when you want a smaller chicken-focused Chili's order.

Beef Pot Roast Sandwich

Culver's

410 cal · 31g protein

Choose the official Beef Pot Roast Sandwich row from Culver's nutrition PDF.

Two Eggs, Turkey Bacon, and English Muffin

Denny's

410 cal · 31g protein

Choose two eggs with turkey bacon and an English muffin when you want a classic diner breakfast built from official rows.

Grilled Chicken Club w/ No Cheese

Chick-fil-A

440 cal · 31g protein

Order the Grilled Chicken Club w/ No Cheese.

Grilled Chicken Salad

Jack in the Box

250 cal · 30g protein

Order the Grilled Chicken Salad when you want the lightest high-protein Jack in the Box option in this rebuild.

Shrimp Skewer and House Salad

Chili's Grill & Bar

280 cal · 30g protein

Shrimp with a plain house salad is a cleaner lighter lunch than the larger grilled chicken and salmon plates.

Takeout Roll Combo

Luke's Lobster

410 cal · 30g protein

Grab a quick roll and sea greens salad with sparkling water for fuel on the go.

Chicken & Hummus Protein Box

Starbucks

460 cal · 30g protein

Order the Chicken & Hummus Protein Box.

Chicken Fajita Taco

Whataburger

340 cal · 29g protein

Order the Chicken Fajita Taco for one of the lighter hand-held official rows in the guide.

Power Protein Bowl

Sheetz

420 cal · 29g protein

Build the bowl with grilled chicken, broccoli, and brown rice; add salsa instead of sauce.

Power Bowl

Wawa

420 cal · 29g protein

Use a grain blend, grilled chicken, and double veggies with sriracha mayo on the side.

Shrimp Scampi

Olive Garden

490 cal · 29g protein

Pick Shrimp Scampi when you want a lighter pasta entree that still shows up as a full meal.

Blackened Tenders 3 Pieces

Popeyes

170 cal · 28g protein

Order the Blackened Tenders 3 Pieces when you want the leanest direct Popeyes protein row.

10 Pc Chicken Nuggets

Wendy's

286 cal · 28g protein

Order 10 Pc Chicken Nuggets as the compact protein-heavy option in this rebuild.

Kids Lobster Tray

Luke's Lobster

340 cal · 28g protein

Smaller roll, cucumber sticks, and apple slices keep this tray approachable for little appetites.

Lobster Roll (Light Butter)

Luke's Lobster

380 cal · 28g protein

Ask for a light butter lobster roll on a split-top bun and skip the chips.

Turkey Protein Box + Cold Brew with Cinnamon Almondmilk

Starbucks

445 cal · 28g protein

Add a Cold Brew with Cinnamon Almondmilk to the Turkey Protein Box for a high-protein, drive-thru-friendly meal.

Fit Slam with Seasonal Fruit

Denny's

550 cal · 28g protein

Add seasonal fruit to Fit Slam when you want more volume and fiber without leaving the official breakfast lane.

Shrimp Skewer and Broccoli

Chili's Grill & Bar

170 cal · 27g protein

A shrimp skewer with broccoli is one of the smallest higher-protein Chili's combinations in the catalog.

Greek Salad with Chicken without dressing

Portillo's

330 cal · 27g protein

Order the Greek Salad with Chicken without dressing.

Crab Salad Combo

Luke's Lobster

360 cal · 27g protein

Use the crab salad bowl with sparkling water for a light lunch that still feels complete.

Protein Box Combo

Sheetz

360 cal · 27g protein

Grab the protein box with turkey bites, fruit, and sparkling water for an easy no-guess meal.

Protein Box Combo

Wawa

360 cal · 27g protein

Grab the protein box, a cup of berries, and sparkling water for a no-fuss lunch.

Fit Slam

Denny's

450 cal · 27g protein

Choose Fit Slam when you want the lighter official slam with solid protein and a moderate calorie load.

Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

Jack in the Box

690 cal · 27g protein

Order the Chicken Teriyaki Bowl when you want a full rice bowl built exactly from the official nutrition guide.

Grilled Shrimp & Green Beans

Applebee's

220 cal · 26g protein

Order a grilled shrimp skewer with garlic green beans for a lighter seafood plate that works well when appetite is low.

Grilled Salmon Salad

Luke's Lobster

220 cal · 26g protein

Load fresh greens with grilled salmon, cucumber, and the citrus vinaigrette on the side.

6" Grilled Chicken

Subway

300 cal · 26g protein

Choose the 6" Grilled Chicken for a higher-protein sandwich that still stays under 400 calories.

Grilled Chicken

Wendy's

337 cal · 26g protein

Choose Grilled Chicken when you want the lightest main sandwich here with strong protein and the best calorie profile among the chicken sandwiches.

6" Roast Beef

Subway

300 cal · 25g protein

Choose the 6" Roast Beef when you want a classic sandwich with solid protein and a simple calorie count.

Sheetz Breakfast Bowl

Sheetz

350 cal · 25g protein

Load the breakfast bowl with egg whites, spinach, and potatoes; skip the cheese.

Quick Breakfast Bowl

Wawa

350 cal · 25g protein

Egg whites, turkey, and sweet potato hash served with fruit side.

Grilled Chicken & Quinoa Salad

Starbucks

360 cal · 25g protein

Order the Grilled Chicken & Quinoa Salad for a protein-forward, lower-carb lunch.

Single Hamburger

Shake Shack

370 cal · 25g protein

Order the Single Hamburger when you want the lightest core Shake Shack burger from the official nutrition guide.

House Salad with Grilled Chicken

TGI Fridays

210 cal · 24g protein

Pair the house salad without dressing and breadstick with grilled chicken for the cleanest protein-upgrade combo built from official rows.

Soup and Salad Light

Wawa

280 cal · 24g protein

A chicken soup cup plus harvest salad is the kind of smaller meal that still feels like lunch.

Egg White Breakfast Sandwich

Sheetz

310 cal · 24g protein

Build it on a thin roll, use egg whites, and add spinach with hot sauce on the side.

6" Rotisserie-Style Chicken

Subway

310 cal · 24g protein

Choose the 6" Rotisserie-Style Chicken for a protein-forward sandwich that stays under 400 calories.

Egg White Breakfast Sandwich

Wawa

310 cal · 24g protein

Build the breakfast sandwich on a thin roll with egg whites and spinach, then add coffee or tea.

Shrimp Roll and Tea

Luke's Lobster

340 cal · 24g protein

A shrimp roll with unsweet tea is a lighter seaside sandwich option than richer chowders or combo platters.

Shrimp Cocktail

Red Lobster

180 cal · 23g protein

Choose the official Shrimp Cocktail row from Red Lobster's nutrition PDF.

Chicken Tinga

Chipotle

200 cal · 23g protein

Order the Chicken Tinga from the current Chipotle menu.

#16 All-Pro Sweet Onion Chicken Salad

Subway

300 cal · 23g protein

Choose the #16 All-Pro Sweet Onion Chicken Salad when you want a lighter salad with strong protein and a sweeter sauce profile.

Half Spinach Feta Wrap with Egg White Bites

Starbucks

315 cal · 23g protein

Order a half Spinach, Feta & Egg White Wrap with Egg White & Roasted Red Pepper Bites.

Chicken Fajita Pita

Jack in the Box

340 cal · 23g protein

Order the Chicken Fajita Pita made with whole grain and no salsa from the official nutrition guide.

Classic Roast Beef

Arby's

360 cal · 23g protein

Choose the Classic Roast Beef when you want Arby's core roast beef sandwich from the official nutrition guide.

Chicken Tenders (3)

Arby's

370 cal · 23g protein

Choose the 3-piece Chicken Tenders when you want a direct official chicken option with no bun.

Kids Energy Box

Sheetz

370 cal · 23g protein

Mini turkey roll, fruit cup, and apple slices make this tray approachable.

Kids Turkey Loaf

Wawa

370 cal · 23g protein

Turkey loaf, cheese stick, and apple slices in a ready pack.

Lobster Salad Cup and Tea

Luke's Lobster

210 cal · 22g protein

The lobster salad cup with unsweet tea is one of the smallest seafood-forward options in the catalog.

Clam Soup and Greens Combo

Luke's Lobster

280 cal · 22g protein

Pair a warm clam cup with a sea greens salad when you want something easy on the stomach.

Chicken Soup and Greens Combo

Sheetz

280 cal · 22g protein

Pair a warm chicken cup with a side greens salad and water if your stomach feels touchy.

Chicken Soup and Greens Combo

Wawa

280 cal · 22g protein

Use the soup cup plus a greens side when you want something warm and easy to digest.

Kids Boneless Wings with Ranch

Buffalo Wild Wings

390 cal · 22g protein

Order Kids Boneless Wings and swap the dressing to ranch from the official PDF.

Honey Chicken

Chipotle

210 cal · 21g protein

Order the Honey Chicken from the current Chipotle menu.

Crispy Tenders (3 PC.)

Sonic Drive-In

260 cal · 21g protein

Order the Crispy Tenders (3 PC.) from the current Sonic Drive-In nutrition guide.

Ham and Provolone Mini

Jersey Mike's

390 cal · 21g protein

Order the Ham and Provolone Mini when you want a lighter Jersey Mike's sandwich that still feels like a meal.

Ham Mini with Bottled Water

Jersey Mike's

390 cal · 21g protein

Order the Ham and Provolone Mini with bottled water when you want a calmer, lighter pick.

Ham Mini with Unsweet Tea

Jersey Mike's

390 cal · 21g protein

Order the Ham and Provolone Mini with unsweet tea for a lighter drink pairing.

Egg White Omelette

Denny's

110 cal · 20g protein

Choose the plain egg white omelette for one of the leanest official breakfast rows in the guide.

Grilled Chicken (5 oz)

TGI Fridays

130 cal · 20g protein

Use the grilled chicken (5 oz) when you want the clearest lean-protein anchor in the PDF.

Baja Protein Salad

Sheetz

190 cal · 20g protein

Pile on grilled chicken, beans, and cilantro over greens with lime vinaigrette on the side.

6" Oven Roasted Turkey

Subway

270 cal · 20g protein

Choose the 6" Oven Roasted Turkey when you want a leaner turkey sandwich in the under-400 range.

Kids Boneless Wings with Carrots

Buffalo Wild Wings

290 cal · 20g protein

Pair Kids Boneless Wings with Carrots for a smaller official combo from the PDF.

Breakfast Crunchwrap

Taco Bell

340 cal · 20g protein

Order the Breakfast Crunchwrap with unsweet iced tea for a high-protein morning pick.

Cheeseburger with Mustard and Ketchup

In-N-Out Burger

380 cal · 20g protein

Choose the Cheeseburger with mustard and ketchup instead of spread for the official lighter cheeseburger build.

Spicy Chicken

Wendy's

400 cal · 20g protein

Order Spicy Chicken for a moderate-calorie chicken sandwich with a sharper sodium warning than the grilled option.

Half Turkey Sub + Cookie + Tea

Sheetz

480 cal · 20g protein

Use the half turkey sub with a cookie and tea when you want a quick lunch that includes a small treat.