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Chili's vs Olive Garden for Low-Sugar Meals

Sit-down chains can hide sugar in sauces, drinks, and bigger sides. This page compares Chili’s and Olive Garden for low-sugar ordering so the better default is obvious before you order.

Restaurant

Chili's Grill & Bar

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Classic Sirloin & Black Beans

380 cal · 46g protein

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

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Ancho Salmon (Modified)

480 cal · 45g protein

Ancho Salmon. Request Light Glaze. CRITICAL SWAP: Sub standard Rice/Beans for Asparagus and a House Salad (No croutons/No dressing).

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Guiltless Sirloin & Asparagus

395 cal · 42g protein

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

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Grilled Fish & Broccoli Medley

530 cal · 40g protein

Build a medley with grilled salmon, seasonal vegetables, and a mini house salad for a balanced sit-down dinner.

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Guiltless 6 oz. Sirloin with Avocado

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.

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Restaurant

Olive Garden

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Pasta e Fagioli with Salad and Chicken

350 cal · 36g protein

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

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Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli

1630 cal · 84g protein

Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli stays in the catalog because people still look for it, but the official numbers are heavy.

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Chicken Alfredo (with grilled chicken)

1480 cal · 79g protein

Chicken Alfredo (with grilled chicken) is the official lower-calorie Alfredo row compared with the crispy version.

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Grilled Chicken Margherita

650 cal · 65g protein

Choose the Grilled Chicken Margherita if you want the highest-protein direct entree in this refreshed Olive Garden set.

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Herb-Grilled Salmon with Broccoli and Salad

830 cal · 52g protein

Herb-Grilled Salmon with broccoli and salad is the cleanest official salmon combo in the refreshed set.

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