Low-calorie orders at Applebee's
Salad does not always win this round.
Round 1 of 80 right
Which is lighter?
Applebee's items, lightest first
Lightest meal: Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad, 430 calories with 48 g protein.
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BroccoliKids menu | 30 | 3 g | 30 mg |
| 2 | Steamed Broccoli | 100 | 3 g | 240 mg |
| 3 | House Salad (no dressing) | 140 | 6 g | 230 mg |
| 4 | Garlicky Green Beans | 150 | 2 g | 420 mg |
| 5 | Breadstick | 180 | 4 g | 250 mg |
| 6 | Tomato Basil Soup | 210 | 5 g | 1,260 mg |
| 7 | Caesar Salad | 220 | 5 g | 440 mg |
| 8 | Homestyle Cheesy Broccoli | 220 | 10 g | 720 mg |
| 9 | Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 260 | 5 g | 720 mg |
| 10 | Chicken Tortilla Soup | 280 | 11 g | 930 mg |
| 11 | Brownie Bite | 330 | 4 g | 190 mg |
| 12 | French Onion Soup | 370 | 16 g | 1,250 mg |
| 13 | Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Applewood-Smoked Bacon | 390 | 18 g | 1,160 mg |
| 14 | Classic Fries (Side) | 400 | 6 g | 1,000 mg |
| 15 | Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad | 430 | 48 g | 870 mg |
| 16 | Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes | 440 | 10 g | 910 mg |
| 17 | California Grilled Chicken Salad | 460 | 53 g | 1,610 mg |
| 18 | Waffle Fries | 490 | 2 g | 1,150 mg |
| 19 | Baked Potato | 530 | 9 g | 1,120 mg |
| 20 | USDA Select Sirloin6 oz. | 560 | 42 g | 1,880 mg |
| 21 | Grilled Chicken Breast | 560 | 49 g | 1,800 mg |
| 22 | Crunchy Onion Rings (Side) | 560 | 7 g | 1,170 mg |
| 23 | Chicken Wonton Tacos | 590 | 30 g | 1,500 mg |
| 24 | Loaded Baked Potato | 600 | 13 g | 1,290 mg |
| 25 | USDA Select Sirloin8 oz. | 620 | 53 g | 2,000 mg |
Sodium over 1,500 mg in red.
Source: Applebee's nutrition page, US menu, October 21, 2026. Not affiliated with Applebee's.
Questions
What is a low-calorie meal at Applebee's?
Try the Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad with Steamed Broccoli. The salad has 430 calories before extra dressing.
Is Applebee's grilled chicken low calorie?
The published Grilled Chicken Breast plate has 560 calories, including its standard sides. Changing sides changes the total.
Which Applebee's dessert is lighter?
The Brownie Bite has 330 calories, fewer than Triple Chocolate Meltdown at 910. Portion size does the work.
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