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Nutrition guides & menu comparisons
Long-form comparisons, calorie roundups, sodium analyses and ordering guides for the biggest casual sit-down chains in America. Updated continuously as menus change.
Casual Dining Chains Ranked by Average Menu Calories
A chain-by-chain look at average per-item calories across the casual dining database — and why averages alone can mislead.
The Highest-Protein Entrees at Casual Dining Chains Right Now
Fifteen entrees across our tracked sit-down chains that crack the 50-gram protein ceiling — useful if you are training, recovering, or just trying to eat fewer meals a day.
12 Lowest-Sodium Options at Sit-Down Chain Restaurants
The American Heart Association recommends staying under 2,300mg of sodium a day. These twelve restaurant entrees actually let you do that.
How to Order Lighter at Olive Garden
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a Olive Garden menu without ordering a sad side salad.
How to Order Lighter at Applebee's
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a Applebee's menu without ordering a sad side salad.
How to Order Lighter at Chili's
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a Chili's menu without ordering a sad side salad.
How to Order Lighter at Outback Steakhouse
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a Outback Steakhouse menu without ordering a sad side salad.
How to Order Lighter at Red Lobster
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a Red Lobster menu without ordering a sad side salad.
How to Order Lighter at TGI Fridays
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a TGI Fridays menu without ordering a sad side salad.
How to Order Lighter at Texas Roadhouse
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a Texas Roadhouse menu without ordering a sad side salad.
How to Order Lighter at The Cheesecake Factory
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a The Cheesecake Factory menu without ordering a sad side salad.
How to Order Lighter at LongHorn Steakhouse
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a LongHorn Steakhouse menu without ordering a sad side salad.
How to Order Lighter at Bonefish Grill
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a Bonefish Grill menu without ordering a sad side salad.
How to Order Lighter at Carrabba's Italian Grill
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a Carrabba's Italian Grill menu without ordering a sad side salad.
How to Order Lighter at Cracker Barrel
A practical, item-level guide to staying under 700 calories on a Cracker Barrel menu without ordering a sad side salad.
Casual Dining Pasta Entrees, Compared by the Numbers
A side-by-side look at pasta entrees across the major sit-down chains in our database — calories, sodium, and where the surprises hide.