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Pasta e Fagioli with Salad and Chicken
Soup, salad, and grilled chicken gives you a cleaner combo than the heavier pasta entrées.
350 cal · 36g protein · 9.5g fat
Olive Garden Gentle-Day Orders
For gentle days, stick with blander, lower-fat builds that are easier to finish.
Backup pick
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
Choose Pasta e Fagioli Soup when you want a slightly bigger soup with more protein than Minestrone.
150 cal · 8g protein · 5g fat
What to know
For gentle days, stick with blander, lower-fat builds that are easier to finish.
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Nutrition can change over time. Use the official nutrition source link to verify before ordering.
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Pasta e Fagioli with Salad and Chicken350 cal·36g protein·9.5g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
42% protein32% carbs26% fat
SmallGentleProtein-forwardSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.
Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,500mg sodium.
Olive Garden
Pasta e Fagioli Soup150 cal·8g protein·5g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
23% protein45% carbs32% fat
TinyGentleNot enough proteinSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.
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Minestrone Soup110 cal·5g protein·1g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
21% protein70% carbs9% fat
TinyGentleNot enough proteinSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.
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Shrimp Scampi490 cal·29g protein·18g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
24% protein43% carbs33% fat
SmallGentleEasy proteinSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.
Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,120mg sodium.
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Salad with Signature Italian Dressing150 cal·3g protein·10g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
8% protein34% carbs58% fat
TinyGentleNot enough proteinSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.
Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 770mg sodium.
Olive Garden
Salad with Signature Italian Dressing150 cal·3g protein·10g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
8% protein34% carbs58% fat
TinyGentleNot enough proteinSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.
Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 770mg sodium.
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Soup and Breadsticks250 cal·9g protein·3.5g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
15% protein71% carbs14% fat
SmallGentleNot enough proteinSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.
Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,270mg sodium.
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Chicken & Gnocchi Soup230 cal·11g protein·12g fat
Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
18% protein37% carbs45% fat
TinyGentleNot enough proteinSmall bite
Why it works: Lower-fat build with simpler ingredients for rougher days.
Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.
Watch if: Higher sodium can add up quickly; this order has 1,290mg sodium.
How to use this guide
Start with the best pick, then move to the next card only if your appetite, symptoms, or time pressure change.
Use the full order page for the exact order details.
If a pick feels too heavy, step down to the lighter backup.
Keep in mind
Practical caution
This guide is informational only. If symptoms are severe or persistent, use a clinician rather than trying to self-manage around the clock.
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Keep in mind
Practical caution
This guide is informational only. If symptoms are severe or persistent, use a clinician rather than trying to self-manage around the clock.
- Symptoms can change from day to day.
- Use the official source page when you need to confirm a number.
- Do not treat this page as medical advice.
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