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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.

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.

Dallas Filet - 6 oz.

Texas Roadhouse

270 cal · 45g protein

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

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.

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 Sandwich

Culver's

390 cal · 41g protein

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Greek Salad with Chicken without dressing

Portillo's

330 cal · 27g protein

Order the Greek Salad with Chicken without dressing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.