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Restaurant Fast Facts


Can you dine out and still dine smart? Yes! Chain restaurants are adding low-cal and low-carb offerings to their menus in droves. To help you decipher the "Best Bites" from the worst, Nutrition Action has compiled this printable list with calorie, fat and fiber information at some of the most popular chains. Also, make sure to read the summary of their findings in Restaurant Roulette.

  • Applebee's
  • Bob Evans
  • Chili's
  • Olive Garden
  • Red Lobster
  • Ruby Tuesday
  • T.G.I. Friday's

    Applebee's "Weight Watchers"

    APPETIZERS

    Onion Soup au Gratin
    Calories: 150
    Total fat: 8 g
    Fiber: 1 g

    Tortilla Chicken Melt
    Calories: 480
    Total fat: 13 g
    Fiber: 6 g

    ENTREES

    Grilled Shrimp Skewer Salad
    Calories: 170
    Total fat: 1 g
    Fiber: 7 g

    Mesquite Chicken Salad
    Calories: 200
    Total fat: 4 g
    Fiber: 5 g

    Tango Chicken Sandwich with fresh fruit
    Calories: 370
    Total fat: 9 g
    Fiber: 8 g

    DESSERTS

    Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake
    Calories: 230
    Total fat: 3 g
    Fiber: 3 g

    Berry Lemon Cheesecake
    Calories: 230
    Total fat: 7 g
    Fiber: 2 g


    Bob Evans's Lighter Fare & Low-Carb

    Lighter Fare Fruit & Yogurt Plate
    Calories: 410
    Total fat: 2 g
    Saturated fat: 1 g
    Carbs: 96 g
    Sodium: 110 mg

    Lighter Fare Vegetable Stir-Fry with rice pilaf
    Calories: 500
    Total fat: 7 g
    Saturated fat: 1 g
    Carbs: 98 g
    Sodium: 1,410 mg

    Lighter Fare Pick Two Combo Classic
    Calories: 230
    Total fat: 10 g
    Saturated fat: 2 g
    Carbs: 25 g
    Sodium: 1,500 mg

    Lighter Fare Grilled Chicken Sandwich, including broccoli and Garden Salad with light Italian dressing
    Calories: 490
    Total fat: 19 g
    Saturated fat: 2 g
    Carbs: 39 g
    Sodium: 1,530 mg

    Lighter Fare Grilled Chicken (1 breast), including broccoli and Garden Salad with light Italian dressing
    Calories: 370
    Total fat: 18 g
    Saturated fat: 3 g
    Carbs: 17 g
    Sodium: 1,270 mg

    Lighter Fare Pick Two Combo Beef Vegetable Soup and Baked Potato with sour cream
    Calories: 460
    Total fat: 10 g
    Saturated fat: 3 g
    Carbs: 68 g
    Sodium: 580 mg

    Lighter Fare Turkey Breast (2 slices)
    Calories: 510
    Total fat: 13 g
    Saturated fat: 4 g
    Carbs: 74 g
    Sodium: 730 mg

    Low-Carb Salmon, including broccoli and Garden Salad with light Italian dressing
    Calories: 480
    Total fat: 26 g
    Saturated fat: 5 g
    Carbs: 17 g
    Sodium: 750 mg

    Lighter Fare Grilled Chicken (2 breasts), includes broccoli and Garden Salad with light Italian dressing
    Calories: 610
    Total fat: 28 g
    Saturated fat: 5 g
    Carbs: 17 g
    Sodium: 1,900 mg

    Low-Carb Grilled Chicken (2 breasts), including broccoli and Garden Salad with light Italian dressing
    Calories: 610
    Total fat: 28 g
    Saturated fat: 5 g
    Carbs: 17 g
    Sodium: 1,900 mg

    Low-Carb Pork Chops (2), including broccoli and Garden Salad with light Italian dressing
    Calories: 1,080
    Total fat: 64 g
    Saturated fat: 19 g
    Carbs: 21 g
    Sodium: 2,300 mg

    Low-Carb Cobb Salad with buttermilk ranch dressing
    Calories: 950
    Total fat: 70 g
    Saturated fat: 25 g
    Carbs: 15 g
    Sodium: 2,230 mg

    Low-Carb Pork Chops (2) with green beans with ham and Specialty Side Salad with bleu cheese dressing
    Calories: 1,350
    Total fat: 89 g
    Saturated fat: 27 g
    Carbs: 20 g
    Sodium: 3,260 mg

    Chili's Guiltless Grill


    ENTREES & PLATTERS

    Guiltless Chicken Sandwich with black beans and vegetables
    Calories: 530
    Total fat: 9 g
    Carbs: 70 g
    Fiber: 11 g

    Guiltless Grill Pita with black beans
    Calories: 50
    Total fat: 9 g
    Carbs: 77 g
    Fiber: 15 g

    Guiltless Chicken Platter with rice, corn on the cob and vegetables
    Calories: 560
    Total fat: 9 g
    Carbs: 83 g
    Fiber: 4 g

    Guiltless Tomato Basil Pasta
    Calories: 670
    Total fat: 15 g
    Carbs: 106 g
    Fiber: NA

    Olive Garden's Garden Fare


    SOUPS & ENTREES
    Minestrone Soup
    Calories: 160
    Total fat: 1 g
    Saturated + trans fat: NA
    Fiber: 6 g
    Sodium: NA

    Linguine alla Marinara, dinner portion
    Calories: 510
    Total fat: 8 g
    Saturated + trans fat: NA
    Fiber: 7 g
    Sodium: NA

    Capellini Pomodoro, dinner portion
    Calories: 610
    Total fat: 13 g
    Saturated + trans fat: NA
    Fiber: 8 g
    Sodium: NA

    Chicken Giardino, dinner portion
    Calories: 610
    Total fat: 18 g
    Saturated + trans fat: NA
    Fiber: 8 g
    Sodium: NA

    Shrimp Primavera, dinner portion
    Calories: 740
    Total fat: 24 g
    Saturated + trans fat: NA
    Fiber: 8 g
    Sodium: NA

    Pork Filettino with vegetables
    Calories: 340
    Total fat: 9 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 3 g
    Fiber: NA
    Sodium: 420 mg

    Salmon Piccata with vegetables
    Calories: 440
    Total fat: 21 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 6 g
    Fiber: NA
    Sodium: 420 mg

    Tuscan T-Bone with vegetables
    Calories: 580
    Total fat: 32 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 16 g
    Fiber: NA
    Sodium: 1,010 mg

    Red Lobster's LightHouse Selections

    APPETIZERS & SIDE DISHES

    Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with cocktail sauce
    Calories: 180
    Total fat: 2 g
    Carbs: 11 g
    Fiber: 0 g

    Baked Potato with pico de gallo topping
    Calories: 190
    Total fat: 2 g
    Carbs: 37 g
    Fiber: 5 g

    Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 100
    Total fat: 5 g
    Carbs: 14 g
    Fiber: 1 g

    Wild Rice Pilaf
    Calories: 210
    Total fat: 5 g
    Carbs: 36 g
    Fiber: 2 g

    Cheddar Bay Biscuit
    Calories: 160
    Total fat: 9 g
    Carbs: 17 g
    Fiber: 0 g

    Buttered Vegetables
    Calories: 140
    Total fat: 12 g
    Carbs: 9 g
    Fiber: 3 g

    ENTREES & PLATTERS

    Live Maine Lobster (1 1/4 lbs.) with cocktail sauce, including broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 370
    Total fat: 6 g
    Carbs: 45 g
    Fiber: 5 g

    Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Dinner with cocktail sauce, including broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 470
    Total fat: 8 g
    Carbs: 45 g
    Fiber: 5 g

    Rock Lobster Tail with cocktail sauce, including broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 490
    Total fat: 8 g
    Carbs: 45 g
    Fiber: 5 g

    Broiled Flounder, including broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 400
    Total fat: 10 g
    Carbs: 26 g
    Fiber: 5 g

    Snow Crab Legs (1 lb.) with cocktail sauce, including broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 490
    Total fat: 10 g
    Carbs: 43 g
    Fiber: 5 g

    Grilled Chicken, including broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 540
    Total fat: 14 g
    Carbs: 40 g
    Fiber: 7 g

    King Crab Legs (1 1/2 lbs.) with cocktail sauce, including broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 720
    Total fat: 14 g
    Carbs: 43 g
    Fiber: 5 g

    Tilapia, half portion (5 oz.), including wild rice pilaf, broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 560
    Total fat: 16 g
    Carbs: 62 g
    Fiber: 7 g

    Tilapia (10 oz.), includes wild rice pilaf, broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 720
    Total fat: 20 g
    Carbs: 62 g
    Fiber: 7 g

    Salmon, half portion (5 oz.), including wild rice pilaf, broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 630
    Total fat: 22 g
    Carbs: 62 g
    Fiber: 7 g

    Salmon (10 oz.), including wild rice pilaf, broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 950
    Total fat: 41 g
    Carbs: 62 g
    Fiber: 7 g

    Rainbow Trout, half portion (5 oz.), including wild rice pilaf, broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 640
    Total fat: 24 g
    Carbs: 64 g
    Fiber: 7 g

    Rainbow Trout (10 oz.), including wild rice pilaf, broccoli and Garden Salad with red wine vinaigrette
    Calories: 880
    Total fat: 35 g
    Carbs: 68 g
    Fiber: 7 g

    Ruby Tuesday's Smart Eating

    APPETIZERS
    White Chicken Chili
    Calories: 220
    Total fat: 8 g
    Net carbs: 22 g
    Fiber: 6 g

    Onion Soup
    Calories: 200
    Total fat: 13 g
    Net carbs: 20 g
    Fiber: 0 g

    Low-Carb Broccoli & Cheese Soup
    Calories: 330
    Total fat: 27 g
    Net carbs: 12 g
    Fiber: 3 g

    Low-Carb Chicken Quesadilla
    Calories: 670
    Total fat: 45 g
    Net carbs: 11 g
    Fiber: 8 g

    Low-Carb Spicy Buffalo Wings with dressing
    Calories: 1,090
    Total fat: 83 g
    Net carbs: 5 g
    Fiber: 0 g

    WRAPS & SALADS

    Low-Carb Roasted Turkey Wrap, including Spring Mix Salad with light balsamic vinaigrette
    Calories: 300
    Total fat: 8 g
    Net carbs: 16 g
    Fiber: 11 g

    Low-Carb Chicken Caesar or Grilled Chicken Wrap, including Spring Mix Salad with light balsamic vinaigrette
    Calories: 410
    Total fat: 19 g
    Net carbs: 14 g
    Fiber: 11 g

    Low-Carb Spring Chicken Salad with light balsamic vinaigrette
    Calories: 500
    Total fat: 30 g
    Net carbs: 18 g
    Fiber: 4 g

    Low-Carb Chicken Caesar
    Calories: 500
    Total fat: 35 g
    Net carbs: 12 g
    Fiber: 4 g

    Low-Carb Peppercorn Salmon Caesar
    Calories: 660
    Total fat: 46 g
    Net carbs: 12 g
    Fiber: 4 g

    Low-Carb Chicken Cobb Salad with dressing
    Calories: 920
    Total fat: 65 g
    Net carbs: 30 g
    Fiber: 3 g

    ENTREES & PLATTERS

    Grilled BBQ Chicken (single breast), including broccoli and mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 550
    Total fat: 24 g
    Net carbs: 30 g
    Fiber: 9 g

    Low-Carb Oven-Roasted Turkey Dinner, including broccoli and mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 630
    Total fat: 24 g
    Net carbs: 18 g
    Fiber: 9 g

    Petite Sirloin, including broccoli and mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 520
    Total fat: 27 g
    Net carbs: 15 g
    Fiber: 9 g

    Top Sirloin, including broccoli and mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 580
    Total fat: 30 g
    Net carbs: 15 g
    Fiber: 9 g

    "Eat Your Vegetables" Platter
    Calories: 640
    Total fat: 31 g
    Net carbs: 65 g
    Fiber: 10 g

    Low-Carb Peppercorn Salmon with mashed cauliflower and sugar snap peas
    Calories: 590
    Total fat: 32 g
    Net carbs: 19 g
    Fiber: 10 g

    Honey Dijon Chicken (single breast), including broccoli and mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 600
    Total fat: 32 g
    Net carbs: 24 g
    Fiber: 9 g

    Low-Carb Creole Catch, including broccoli and mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 610
    Total fat: 35 g
    Net carbs: 14 g
    Fiber: 9 g

    Low-Carb New Orleans Seafood, including broccoli and mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 800
    Total fat: 50 g
    Net carbs: 17 g
    Fiber: 9 g

    Low-Carb Church Street Chicken, including broccoli and mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 790
    Total fat: 51 g
    Net carbs: 15 g
    Fiber: 11 g

    Peppercorn Mushroom Sirloin, including broccoli and mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 910
    Total fat: 59 g
    Net carbs: 20 g
    Fiber: 11 g

    Ruby's Ribeye, including broccoli and mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 930
    Total fat: 63 g
    Net carbs: 18 g
    Fiber: 9 g

    Smothered Sirloin Tips with mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 1,160
    Total fat: 63 g
    Net carbs: 62 g
    Fiber: 6 g

    Bayou Surf & Turf or Blackened Ribeye, including broccoli and mashed cauliflower
    Calories: 940
    Total fat: 65 g
    Net carbs: 19 g
    Fiber: 9 g

    SIDE DISHES

    Sauteed Zucchini
    Calories: 50
    Total fat: 3 g
    Net carbs: 3 g
    Fiber: 2 g

    Baked Beans
    Calories: 130
    Total fat: 3 g
    Net carbs: 18 g
    Fiber: 4 g

    Sugar Snap Peas
    Calories: 130
    Total fat: 6 g
    Net carbs: 10 g
    Fiber: 4 g

    Brown Rice and Black Beans
    Calories: 270
    Total fat: 6 g
    Net carbs: 40 g
    Fiber: 5 g

    Broccoli
    Calories: 130
    Total fat: 8 g
    Net carbs: 5 g
    Fiber: 3 g

    Cole Slaw
    Calories: 130
    Total fat: 8 g
    Net carbs: 12 g
    Fiber: 1 g

    Mashed Cauliflower
    Calories: 170
    Total fat: 11 g
    Net carbs: 9 g
    Fiber: 6 g

    Creamed Spinach
    Calories: 200
    Total fat: 17 g
    Net carbs: 9 g
    Fiber: 2 g

    Baked Potato with butter and sour cream
    Calories: 460
    Total fat: 19 g
    Net carbs: 51 g
    Fiber: 11 g

    DESSERTS

    Blueberry D'Lite
    Calories: 210
    Total fat: 5 g
    Net carbs: 33 g
    Fiber: 4 g

    Low-Carb Cheesecake
    Calories: 400
    Total fat: 32 g
    Net carbs: 1 g
    Fiber: 5 g

    Low-Carb Chocolate Lava Cake
    Calories: 630
    Total fat: 40 g
    Net carbs: 14 g
    Fiber: 10 g

    T.G.I. Friday's Atkins Menu

    APPETIZERS

    Buffalo Wings with dressing (numbers from lab analysis of typical dinner-house wings)
    Calories: 1,010
    Total fat: 80 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 22 g
    Sodium: 2,460 mg

    Tuscan Spinach Dip with vegetables (Center for Science in the Public Interest [CSPI] estimate)
    Calories: 590
    Total fat: 41 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 25 g
    Sodium: 1,300 mg

    ENTREES

    Key West Grouper with vegetables (numbers from independent lab analysis)
    Calories: 300
    Total fat: 15 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 4 g
    Sodium: 1,020 mg

    Fire Roasted Salmon with vegetables (numbers from independent lab analysis)
    Calories: 440
    Total fat: 23 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 6 g
    Sodium: 580 mg

    Grilled Buffalo Chicken Salad with dressing (CSPI estimate)
    Calories: 600
    Total fat: 43 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 12 g
    Sodium: 2,340 mg

    Chicken La Boca (numbers from independent lab analysis)
    Calories: 520
    Total fat: 27 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 13 g
    Sodium: 2,730 mg

    Sizzling Chicken with Broccoli (CSPI estimate)
    Calories: 620
    Total fat: 32 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 17 g
    Sodium: 2,480 mg

    Sizzling NY Strip with Bleu Cheese with broccoli (CSPI estimate)
    Calories: 660
    Total fat: 38 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 18 g
    Sodium: 710 mg

    Bunless Burgers with salad and dressing (CSPI estimate)
    Calories: 860
    Total fat: 58 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 23 g
    Sodium: 1,430 mg

    DESSERTS

    New York Cheesecake (numbers from independent lab analysis)
    Calories: 400
    Total fat: 25 g
    Saturated + trans fat: 15 g
    Sodium: 410 mg

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