Lower-sodium picks at Applebee's

The lighter plate can still be salty.

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Applebee's meals and sides, least sodium first

  • BroccoliKids menu30 mg sodium
  • House Salad (no dressing)230 mg sodium
  • Steamed Broccoli240 mg sodium
  • Breadstick250 mg sodium
  • Garlicky Green Beans420 mg sodium
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  • Caesar Salad440 mg sodium
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes720 mg sodium
  • Homestyle Cheesy Broccoli720 mg sodium
  • Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad870 mg sodium
  • Loaded Garlic Mashed Potatoes910 mg sodium
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup930 mg sodium
  • Classic Fries (Side)1,000 mg sodium
  • Baked Potato1,120 mg sodium
  • Waffle Fries1,150 mg sodium
  • Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Applewood-Smoked Bacon1,160 mg sodium
  • Crunchy Onion Rings (Side)1,170 mg sodium
  • French Onion Soup1,250 mg sodium
  • Tomato Basil Soup1,260 mg sodium
  • Loaded Baked Potato1,290 mg sodium
  • Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs (no sauce) - Half RackHalf rack1,300 mg sodium
  • Oriental Chicken Salad (with Grilled Chicken) (no dressing)1,360 mg sodium
  • Oriental Chicken Salad (with Crispy Chicken) (no dressing)1,460 mg sodium
  • Crispy Chicken Tender Salad (with Grilled Chicken) (no dressing)1,470 mg sodium
  • Chicken Wonton Tacos1,500 mg sodium
  • Applebee's Riblets Plate (no sauce)1,510 mg sodium

The daily limit is 2,300 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 lower-sodium meal at Applebee's?

Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad with Steamed Broccoli and black coffee is a lower-sodium option here. It still brings a substantial amount of sodium.

Does Applebee's have low-sodium chicken?

The standard Grilled Chicken Breast plate has 1,800 mg sodium. That is less than the chicken Caesar, but still substantial.

Are Applebee's soups low sodium?

Not in this guide. Tomato Basil Soup has 1,260 mg sodium, more than a side of Classic Fries despite having fewer calories.

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