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How to order at Maggiano's on a GLP-1

Maggiano's is a special-occasion Italian restaurant, and the portions are enormous: most entrees land between 1,000 and 2,400 calories as served, with sodium from 2,000 to over 4,000 mg, so there is no light everyday order here. The GLP-1 move is portion, not a magic dish. The single most sensible plate is the Center-Cut Filet Mignon, 670 calories for 57 g of protein, and Maggiano's famously boxes you a second pasta to take home, so splitting an entree or boxing half before you start is the real lever. Built from Maggiano's own published nutrition and Nishi's GLP-1 scoring lens.

Written for anyone eating on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy. Every Maggiano's Little Italy order below is scored the same published way, from the restaurant's own published nutrition.

The move

Order the Center-Cut Filet Mignon (670 calories, 57 g of protein) as the one entree sized like a normal plate, and share it or box half before you start; begin with a side salad with dressing on the side, skip the bread and the fried and cream-sauce apps, and treat the Alfredo, carbonara, ribeye and chicken-parm plates as shared splurges. Sodium is very high across the menu.

Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Maggiano's Little Italy. "Maggiano's Little Italy" is a trademark of its owner, used here only to refer to the restaurant. Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy are trademarks of their respective owners, named only to describe the medicines many readers take. Nishi is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of them. Values as published by Maggiano's Little Italy in its official nutrition guide (maggianos.com, 'Nutrition Data Effective 10/23/25'), per listed item. IMPORTANT: Maggiano's lists nutrition AS SERVED, so entrees include their plated pasta or sides and the portions are family-size large; the dining-room rows and the separate Family Style (per-person) rows are different bases. Maggiano's does not publish gram serving weights, so gram portions are not available. The Family Style section, delivery Party Platters, beverages, alcohol and the kids menu are not included. Menus change; verify in the restaurant (updated Nutrition values as published in Maggiano's official nutrition guide, effective October 23, 2025).
The quick take

Maggiano's is built for sharing, and it shows in the numbers: most pastas run 1,100 to 2,400 calories a plate, the chicken entrees 1,400 to 1,850 (they come with pasta), and sodium sits between 2,000 and 4,700 mg on most orders. There is no lean everyday dish, so the honest strategy is portion. The one entree that is sized like a normal plate is the Center-Cut Filet Mignon, 670 calories for 57 g of protein, and it is the clearest single order. Even the grilled salmon is not a lean pick here, 810 calories for 49 g of protein but 67 g of fat. The pastas the scoring rates well on density, like Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (1,160 calories, 47 g) or Linguine di Mare (1,390 calories, 90 g of protein), are only sensible split two ways or boxed in half, which is easy here because Maggiano's sends you home with a second pasta anyway. Start with a side salad, dressing on the side, skip the garlic bread, and keep the Alfredo pastas (2,100 to 2,400 calories, up to 185 g of fat), the ribeye and the breaded chicken-parm plates as splurges to share. Most pastas can be made with gluten-free fusilli. Order the Center-Cut Filet, or split a grilled or red-sauce plate, and box half before you start.

The menu, scored

Scored for whole meals, a gentler bar than single ingredients, since a balanced meal is naturally less protein-dense and fat only counts against it once it tops half the calories. Best fit first; re-sort by what matters today, and tap "Show the math" for the exact rule on any card. How we score.
Nishi's picks

Our best-fit orders for ordering on a GLP-1, from Maggiano's Little Italy's published nutrition. Re-sort them by what matters to you today.

Center-Cut Filet MignonBest fit
57 g protein · 670 cal · 31 g carbs · 37 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: 2090 mg sodium
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Protein57 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat49.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density670 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2090 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Linguine di MareGood fit
90 g protein · 1390 cal · 162 g carbs · 45 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: 3010 mg sodium
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Protein90 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat29.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1390 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3010 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Chicken ParmesanGood fit
95 g protein · 1610 cal · 127 g carbs · 81 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: 4140 mg sodium
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Protein95 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat45.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1610 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium4140 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Flatbread MargheritaGood fit
48 g protein · 960 cal · 86 g carbs · 48 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: 2390 mg sodium
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Protein48 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat45% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density960 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2390 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Flatbread Italian SausageGood fit
58 g protein · 1150 cal · 88 g carbs · 63 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: 2920 mg sodium
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Protein58 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat49.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1150 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2920 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Spaghetti & Meatball with Meat SauceGood fit
67 g protein · 1490 cal · 178 g carbs · 56 g fat · 14 g fiber
watch: 3060 mg sodium
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Protein67 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat33.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber14 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1490 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3060 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Linguine VongoleGood fit
64 g protein · 1500 cal · 152 g carbs · 72 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: 2170 mg sodium
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Protein64 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat43.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1500 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2170 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Shrimp Fra DiavoloGood fit
58 g protein · 1390 cal · 162 g carbs · 63 g fat · 9 g fiber
watch: 2970 mg sodium
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Protein58 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat40.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1390 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2970 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Garlic BreadGood fit
36 g protein · 880 cal · 80 g carbs · 47 g fat · 9 g fiber
watch: 2050 mg sodium
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Protein36 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat48.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density880 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2050 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Spaghetti & Meat SauceGood fit
47 g protein · 1160 cal · 165 g carbs · 35 g fat · 12 g fiber
watch: 2830 mg sodium
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Protein47 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat27.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber12 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1160 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2830 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

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Lower fit

Scored a lower fit for a GLP-1 pattern, whether for higher fat, a denser portion, or less protein per calorie. Some carry a lot of protein but enough fat or calories that our rubric still rates them a lower fit, so the number is not the whole story. Each shows the specific reason. For a better fit, see the orders above. How we score.
Surf & TurfLower fit
93 g protein · 1250 cal · 15 g carbs · 92 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (66.2% of calories), 2030 mg sodium
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Protein93 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat66.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1250 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2030 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Beef Tenderloin Medallions 11 ozLower fit
71 g protein · 1060 cal · 46 g carbs · 70 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (59.4% of calories), 2350 mg sodium
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Protein71 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat59.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1060 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2350 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Side MeatballLower fit
40 g protein · 670 cal · 37 g carbs · 41 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: higher fat (55.1% of calories)
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Protein40 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat55.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density670 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1020 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Simply Grilled SalmonLower fit
49 g protein · 810 cal · 6 g carbs · 67 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (74.4% of calories), 1570 mg sodium
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Protein49 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat74.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density810 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1570 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Branzino Crab ImperialLower fit
63 g protein · 1060 cal · 43 g carbs · 72 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: higher fat (61.1% of calories), 2280 mg sodium
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Protein63 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat61.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1060 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2280 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Chicken FranceseLower fit
83 g protein · 1440 cal · 62 g carbs · 98 g fat · 14 g fiber
watch: higher fat (61.3% of calories), 2700 mg sodium
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Protein83 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat61.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber14 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1440 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2700 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

New York StripLower fit
67 g protein · 1220 cal · 36 g carbs · 93 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (68.6% of calories), 2170 mg sodium
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Protein67 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat68.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1220 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2170 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Blackened Salmon w/Crispy Calabrian ShrimpLower fit
74 g protein · 1420 cal · 40 g carbs · 111 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: higher fat (70.4% of calories), 4120 mg sodium
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Protein74 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat70.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1420 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium4120 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Chicken MarsalaLower fit
88 g protein · 1730 cal · 100 g carbs · 107 g fat · 11 g fiber
watch: higher fat (55.7% of calories), 3340 mg sodium
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Protein88 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat55.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber11 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1730 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3340 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Crispy MozzarellaLower fit
79 g protein · 1620 cal · 85 g carbs · 108 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: higher fat (60% of calories), 4220 mg sodium
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Protein79 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat60% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1620 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium4220 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Chicken PiccataLower fit
87 g protein · 1820 cal · 91 g carbs · 127 g fat · 11 g fiber
watch: higher fat (62.8% of calories), 3490 mg sodium
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Protein87 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat62.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber11 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1820 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3490 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Beef Tenderloin Medallions 5 ozLower fit
40 g protein · 860 cal · 46 g carbs · 62 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (64.9% of calories), 1970 mg sodium
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Protein40 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat64.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density860 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1970 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

LasagnaLower fit
64 g protein · 1420 cal · 65 g carbs · 101 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: higher fat (64% of calories), 3410 mg sodium
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Protein64 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat64% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1420 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3410 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Calamari Fritte (Happy Hour)Lower fit
19 g protein · 440 cal · 31 g carbs · 28 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (57.3% of calories), 1580 mg sodium
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Protein19 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat57.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density440 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1580 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Calamari FritteLower fit
36 g protein · 830 cal · 52 g carbs · 54 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (58.6% of calories), 2210 mg sodium
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Protein36 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat58.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density830 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2210 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Our Famous Rigatoni "D"Lower fit
85 g protein · 2060 cal · 161 g carbs · 121 g fat · 9 g fiber
watch: higher fat (52.9% of calories), 3070 mg sodium
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Protein85 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat52.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density2060 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3070 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Wagyu Beef MeatballsLower fit
71 g protein · 1860 cal · 98 g carbs · 133 g fat · 11 g fiber
watch: higher fat (64.4% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2400 mg sodium
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Protein71 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat64.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber11 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1860 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2400 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Wagyu Beef Stuffed ShellsLower fit
54 g protein · 1560 cal · 87 g carbs · 119 g fat · 11 g fiber
watch: higher fat (68.7% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 3490 mg sodium
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Protein54 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat68.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber11 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1560 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium3490 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

16 oz Bone-In RibeyeLower fit
67 g protein · 1940 cal · 37 g carbs · 173 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (80.3% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2040 mg sodium
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Protein67 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat80.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1940 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2040 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Crab CakesLower fit
25 g protein · 760 cal · 28 g carbs · 61 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: higher fat (72.2% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2090 mg sodium
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Protein25 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat72.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density760 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2090 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Fettuccine BologneseLower fit
39 g protein · 1170 cal · 120 g carbs · 60 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 2430 mg sodium
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Protein39 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat46.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1170 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2430 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Spaghetti & Meatball with MarinaraLower fit
50 g protein · 1630 cal · 179 g carbs · 82 g fat · 12 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 2300 mg sodium
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Protein50 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat45.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber12 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1630 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2300 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Lobster CarbonaraLower fit
60 g protein · 2050 cal · 159 g carbs · 138 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: higher fat (60.6% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 4240 mg sodium
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Protein60 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density2.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat60.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density2050 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium4240 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Four-Cheese RavioliLower fit
35 g protein · 1270 cal · 68 g carbs · 103 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (73% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1850 mg sodium
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Protein35 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density2.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat73% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1270 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1850 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Shrimp ScampiLower fit
59 g protein · 2130 cal · 143 g carbs · 150 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: higher fat (63.4% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2820 mg sodium
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Protein59 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density2.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat63.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density2130 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2820 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Fettuccine Alfredo with ShrimpLower fit
61 g protein · 2280 cal · 148 g carbs · 177 g fat · 11 g fiber
watch: higher fat (69.9% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2760 mg sodium
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Protein61 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density2.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat69.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber11 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density2280 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2760 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Fettuccine Alfredo with ChickenLower fit
65 g protein · 2390 cal · 155 g carbs · 185 g fat · 13 g fiber
watch: higher fat (69.7% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2920 mg sodium
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Protein65 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density2.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat69.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber13 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density2390 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2920 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Italian Chopped Salad - SideLower fit
16 g protein · 610 cal · 41 g carbs · 44 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: higher fat (64.9% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2360 mg sodium
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Protein16 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat64.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density610 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2360 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Italian Chopped Salad - EntréeLower fit
32 g protein · 1230 cal · 83 g carbs · 87 g fat · 14 g fiber
watch: higher fat (63.7% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 4690 mg sodium
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Protein32 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density2.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat63.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber14 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1230 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium4690 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Maggiano's Salad - EntréeLower fit
23 g protein · 930 cal · 27 g carbs · 84 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (81.3% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1630 mg sodium
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Protein23 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat81.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density930 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1630 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Spaghetti MarinaraLower fit
15 g protein · 660 cal · 84 g carbs · 31 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein15 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat42.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density660 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1110 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Chef's Signature Caesar - EntréeLower fit
22 g protein · 970 cal · 66 g carbs · 70 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (64.9% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1680 mg sodium
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Protein22 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat64.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density970 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1680 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Stuffed MushroomsLower fit
15 g protein · 690 cal · 25 g carbs · 60 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (78.3% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein15 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat78.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density690 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1140 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Mushroom RavioliLower fit
21 g protein · 1010 cal · 75 g carbs · 71 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (63.3% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2010 mg sodium
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Protein21 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat63.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1010 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2010 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Table Rolls with Salted Butter (4 each)Lower fit
17 g protein · 850 cal · 106 g carbs · 41 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1590 mg sodium
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Protein17 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat43.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density850 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1590 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

BruschettaLower fit
15 g protein · 770 cal · 46 g carbs · 59 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: higher fat (69% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1510 mg sodium
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Protein15 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat69% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density770 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1510 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Spaghetti Aglio OlioLower fit
16 g protein · 850 cal · 70 g carbs · 58 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (61.4% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1370 mg sodium
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Protein16 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat61.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density850 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1370 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Rigatoni alla VodkaLower fit
30 g protein · 1890 cal · 153 g carbs · 130 g fat · 9 g fiber
watch: higher fat (61.9% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2630 mg sodium
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Protein30 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density1.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat61.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1890 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2630 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Fettuccine AlfredoLower fit
32 g protein · 2140 cal · 148 g carbs · 175 g fat · 11 g fiber
watch: higher fat (73.6% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1970 mg sodium
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Protein32 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density1.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat73.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber11 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density2140 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1970 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Italian DonutsLower fit
19 g protein · 1470 cal · 179 g carbs · 77 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1780 mg sodium
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Protein19 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat47.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1470 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1780 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Zucchini FritteLower fit
22 g protein · 1730 cal · 117 g carbs · 131 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: higher fat (68.2% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2510 mg sodium
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Protein22 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat68.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1730 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2510 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Chocolate Layer CakeLower fit
16 g protein · 1310 cal · 155 g carbs · 75 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: higher fat (51.5% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein16 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat51.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1310 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium990 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Fresh Grilled AsparagusLower fit
5 g protein · 70 cal · 5 g carbs · 5 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (64.3% of calories)
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Protein5 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density7.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat64.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density70 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium310 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Maggiano's Salad - SideLower fit
12 g protein · 470 cal · 14 g carbs · 42 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: higher fat (80.4% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein12 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat80.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density470 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium810 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Roasted Garlic BroccoliLower fit
5 g protein · 200 cal · 17 g carbs · 14 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: higher fat (63% of calories)
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Protein5 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat63% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density200 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium380 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Stuffed Mushrooms (Happy Hour)Lower fit
8 g protein · 350 cal · 15 g carbs · 30 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (77.1% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein8 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat77.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density350 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium620 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Chef's Signature Caesar - SideLower fit
11 g protein · 490 cal · 33 g carbs · 35 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: higher fat (64.3% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein11 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat64.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density490 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium840 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Vanilla Bean Ice CreamLower fit
7 g protein · 410 cal · 47 g carbs · 22 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein7 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat48.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density410 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium115 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Crispy Vesuvio PotatoesLower fit
9 g protein · 520 cal · 39 g carbs · 36 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: higher fat (62.3% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein9 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat62.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density520 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium850 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Garlic Mashed PotatoesLower fit
9 g protein · 520 cal · 48 g carbs · 35 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (60.6% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein9 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat60.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density520 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1010 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

NY Style CheesecakeLower fit
13 g protein · 920 cal · 88 g carbs · 59 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (57.7% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein13 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat57.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density920 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium440 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Crème BruleeLower fit
9 g protein · 740 cal · 69 g carbs · 52 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (63.2% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein9 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat63.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density740 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium80 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

TiramisuLower fit
10 g protein · 810 cal · 75 g carbs · 46 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (51.1% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein10 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat51.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density810 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium75 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Zucchini Fritte (Happy Hour)Lower fit
12 g protein · 1110 cal · 61 g carbs · 93 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (75.4% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1570 mg sodium
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Protein12 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat75.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1110 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1570 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Apple CrostadaLower fit
10 g protein · 980 cal · 151 g carbs · 37 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein10 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat34% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density980 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium990 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Vera's Lemon Cookies (6 pc)Lower fit
3 g protein · 380 cal · 58 g carbs · 16 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein3 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density0.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat37.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density380 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium310 mginformational over 1200 mgok

Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Best proteins to build around

GLP-1 fit is Nishi's score, not the restaurant's. How we score.

Numbers are for one dining-room item as Maggiano's lists it, nutrition as served, so an entree includes its plated pasta or sides and the portion is family-size large; no gram serving weight is published, and the separate Family Style per-person rows are not used. Tap "Show the math" on any pick to see exactly how its rating was calculated.

Linguine di MareGood fit
90 g protein · 1390 cal · 45 g fat · 3010 mg sodium
watch: 3010 mg sodium
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Protein90 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density6.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat29.1% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 18rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density1390 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3010 mginformational over 800 mgshown; does not change the tier

Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

Center-Cut Filet MignonLower fit
57 g protein · 670 cal · 37 g fat · 2090 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (49.7% of calories), 2090 mg sodium
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Protein57 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density8.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat49.7% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density670 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2090 mginformational over 800 mgshown; does not change the tier

Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.

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Common questions

What's the most GLP-1-friendly order at Maggiano's?

The Center-Cut Filet Mignon, 670 calories for 57 g of protein. It is the one entree sized like a normal plate rather than a sharing portion, so it is the clearest single order, and it is a best fit for a whole meal. The scoring is strict on a lone steak's fat, so its card under Best proteins to build around reads a lower fit, but paired with a side salad, dressing on the side, and no bread it is the most sensible plate on the menu.

Is there a lean pasta here?

Not by Maggiano's portion standards. The leanest by composition are Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (1,160 calories, 47 g of protein) and Linguine di Mare (1,390 calories, 90 g), both lower in fat than the cream pastas but still a full day's worth of food on one plate. They are sensible split two ways or boxed in half, not as a solo order.

What has the most protein?

Chicken Parmesan, 1,610 calories for 95 g of protein, but it comes on a bed of pasta and carries 4,140 mg of sodium, so it is a share-it plate. For high protein without the breading and pasta, the Center-Cut Filet (57 g) is the leanest single plate and Linguine di Mare (90 g, best split) are the better high-protein choices.

Can I eat gluten-free at Maggiano's?

Yes. Maggiano's lists a gluten-free menu and can make most of its pastas with gluten-free fusilli. The macros are close to the standard versions; this guide scores the standard menu and notes gluten-free as an available substitution.

Why do some huge Maggiano's plates still show a good fit?

The fit score weighs protein and fat per serving, which is what matters most on a GLP-1, but it does not cap total calories or sodium. So a large plate like the Chicken Parmesan can still show a good fit on its protein and fat ratio even at 1,610 calories and 4,140 mg of sodium. That is exactly why portion is the whole strategy here: share it or box half.

What is the lowest-calorie Maggiano's Little Italy order with at least 15 g of protein?

Among the orders listed in this guide, the lowest-calorie Maggiano's Little Italy order that still reaches at least 15 g of protein is the Calamari Fritte (Happy Hour): about 440 calories and 19 g protein.

Why you can trust this

  • Where the numbers come from. Maggiano's Little Italy official nutrition guide (maggianos.com), last verified 2026-11-06. We publish only values the restaurant itself publishes.
  • How each score is calculated. Deterministic rules published in full in our methodology (v1.1), with one published bar for single ingredients and one for whole meals. Every row above lists the exact factors behind its label.
  • What the score does and does not consider. See the limitations. It scores one item, not your whole day, and it is not medical advice.
  • How to challenge or correct it. Tell us if a value is stale or a call looks wrong. Corrections are recorded in the methodology version history.

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