The leaner, protein-forward picks and the carb-heavy classics to save for a treat, built from Noodles & Company's own published nutrition and Nishi's transparent GLP-1 scoring lens.
Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Noodles & Company. "Noodles & Company" is a trademark of its owner, used here only to refer to the restaurant. Values as published by Noodles & Company in their official Nutrition, Allergen & Dietary Lifestyle Calculator, per published serving. Menus change; verify in the restaurant (updated May 2026 (Noodles & Company published menu, 2026.05.06 update)).
Mediterranean Chicken SaladBest fit
36 g protein · 430 cal · 34 g carbs · 17 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: 1700 mg sodium
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Protein36 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat35.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density430 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1700 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.
Chicken Noodle Soup (Regular)Best fit
30 g protein · 360 cal · 41 g carbs · 10 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: 2320 mg sodium
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Protein30 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat25% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density360 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2320 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.
Pasta Fresca with Chicken (Small)Best fit
37 g protein · 460 cal · 51 g carbs · 13 g fat · 5 g fiber
37 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · 5 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein37 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat25.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density460 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1110 mginformational over 1200 mgok
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.
Japanese Pan Noodles with Chicken (Small)Best fit
37 g protein · 460 cal · 58 g carbs · 10 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: 1580 mg sodium
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Protein37 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat19.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density460 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1580 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.
Chicken Noodle Soup (Side)Good fit
13 g protein · 120 cal · 11 g carbs · 3.5 g fat · 1 g fiber
13 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein13 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density10.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat26.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density120 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium840 mginformational over 1200 mgok
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.
Buttery Parmesan Noodles with Chicken (Small)Good fit
38 g protein · 530 cal · 49 g carbs · 22 g fat · 2 g fiber
38 g protein · lower fat
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Protein38 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat37.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density530 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium780 mginformational over 1200 mgok
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.
Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni with Chicken (Regular)Good fit
63 g protein · 920 cal · 72 g carbs · 42 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: 2940 mg sodium
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Protein63 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat41.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density920 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2940 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 Artichoke Asparagus Rigatoni (Small)Good fit
38 g protein · 570 cal · 51 g carbs · 25 g fat · 6 g fiber
38 g protein · 6 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein38 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat39.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density570 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium910 mginformational over 1200 mgok
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.
Rigatoni Rosa with Parmesan Chicken (Small)Good fit
34 g protein · 550 cal · 61 g carbs · 20 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: 1300 mg sodium
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Protein34 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat32.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density550 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1300 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.
Japanese Pan Noodles with Chicken (Regular)Good fit
47 g protein · 780 cal · 115 g carbs · 16 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: 2550 mg sodium
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Protein47 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat18.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density780 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2550 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.
Pasta Fresca with Chicken (Regular)Good fit
47 g protein · 790 cal · 101 g carbs · 22 g fat · 9 g fiber
watch: 1670 mg sodium
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Protein47 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat25.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density790 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1670 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
51 g protein · 940 cal · 115 g carbs · 32 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: 1840 mg sodium
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Protein51 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat30.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density940 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1840 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.
Basil Pesto Cavatappi with Chicken (Regular)Good fit
50 g protein · 990 cal · 101 g carbs · 43 g fat · 10 g fiber
watch: 1580 mg sodium
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Protein50 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat39.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber10 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density990 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1580 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.
Pulled Pork BBQ Mac (Regular)Good fit
63 g protein · 1240 cal · 137 g carbs · 49 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: 2580 mg sodium
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Protein63 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat35.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1240 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2580 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.
Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac (Regular)Good fit
66 g protein · 1380 cal · 136 g carbs · 64 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: 3830 mg sodium
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Protein66 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat41.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1380 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3830 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.
Cheese Tortelloni in Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce (Regular)Good fit
36 g protein · 770 cal · 72 g carbs · 38 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: 2400 mg sodium
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Protein36 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat44.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
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 moreok
Sodium2400 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.
Creamy Cheddar Mac (Regular)Good fit
46 g protein · 1050 cal · 120 g carbs · 43 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: 1910 mg sodium
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Protein46 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat36.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1050 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1910 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.
Creamy Cheddar Mac (Small)Good fit
23 g protein · 520 cal · 60 g carbs · 22 g fat · 3 g fiber
23 g protein · lower fat
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Protein23 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat38.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
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 moreok
Sodium950 mginformational over 1200 mgok
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.
Crispy Chicken Bacon Alfredo (Regular)Good fit
50 g protein · 1150 cal · 105 g carbs · 59 g fat · 10 g fiber
watch: 1840 mg sodium
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Protein50 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat46.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber10 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
Sodium1840 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 Bacon Crunch Mac (Regular)Good fit
55 g protein · 1290 cal · 128 g carbs · 63 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: 2310 mg sodium
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Protein55 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat44% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1290 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2310 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.
Potstickers (Regular)Good fit
14 g protein · 330 cal · 47 g carbs · 8 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: 1690 mg sodium
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Protein14 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat21.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density330 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1690 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 Caesar SaladLower fit
42 g protein · 670 cal · 18 g carbs · 49 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (65.8% of calories), 1510 mg sodium
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Protein42 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat65.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 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
Sodium1510 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.
Spaghetti & Meatballs (Regular)Lower fit
34 g protein · 960 cal · 102 g carbs · 46 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1430 mg sodium
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Protein34 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat43.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density960 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1430 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.
Cajun Shrimp Fettucine (Regular)Lower fit
37 g protein · 1050 cal · 98 g carbs · 57 g fat · 9 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1670 mg sodium
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Protein37 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat48.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1050 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1670 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.
Spicy Korean Steak Noodles (Regular)Lower fit
31 g protein · 960 cal · 150 g carbs · 25 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 3400 mg sodium
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Protein31 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat23.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density960 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium3400 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.
Pasta Fresca (Regular)Lower fit
20 g protein · 640 cal · 101 g carbs · 18 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein20 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat25.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density640 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1130 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.
Japanese Pan Noodles (Regular)Lower fit
20 g protein · 640 cal · 114 g carbs · 12 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 2010 mg sodium
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Protein20 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat16.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density640 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.
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Scampi (Regular)Lower fit
32 g protein · 1050 cal · 102 g carbs · 59 g fat · 10 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.6% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1300 mg sodium
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Protein32 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat50.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber10 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1050 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1300 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.
Buttery Parmesan Noodles (Regular)Lower fit
22 g protein · 760 cal · 98 g carbs · 35 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein22 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat41.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density760 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium480 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.
Chili Garlic Ramen (Regular)Lower fit
23 g protein · 820 cal · 111 g carbs · 31 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 2850 mg sodium
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Protein23 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat34% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density820 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2850 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.
Basil Pesto Cavatappi (Regular)Lower fit
23 g protein · 840 cal · 101 g carbs · 39 g fat · 9 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein23 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat41.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density840 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1040 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.
Lemon Parmesan Broccoli (Side)Lower fit
3 g protein · 140 cal · 4 g carbs · 13 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (83.6% of calories)
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Protein3 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat83.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density140 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium350 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.
Pad Thai (Regular)Lower fit
20 g protein · 1040 cal · 143 g carbs · 42 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 2020 mg sodium
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Protein20 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat36.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1040 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2020 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.
Pad Thai (Small)Lower fit
10 g protein · 520 cal · 72 g carbs · 21 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein10 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat36.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 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.
Caesar Salad (Side)Lower fit
4 g protein · 230 cal · 8 g carbs · 21 g fat · 1 g fiber
watch: higher fat (82.2% of calories)
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Protein4 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat82.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density230 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium470 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.
Numbers are for one published serving as Noodles & Company publishes it (Regular or Small bowl, one salad, one soup, or one add-on portion); item names carry the size, and gram weights are not consistently published. Tap "Show the math" on any pick to see exactly how its rating was calculated.
What's the most GLP-1-friendly order at Noodles & Company?
Step off the noodles. The Mediterranean Chicken Salad is 430 calories and 36 g of protein, the Chicken Caesar Salad is 670 calories with 42 g protein and just 18 g carb, and the Chicken Noodle Soup is 360 calories for 30 g protein. If you want pasta, order the Small size and add a grilled chicken portion so protein keeps up with the carbs.
Is there a low-carb or zoodle option at Noodles & Company?
Not really anymore. The zucchini-noodle (Zoodle) swap has been removed from the current menu, and the Cauliflower Rigatoni base that remains is not actually low-carb at 93 g per regular portion, about the same as cavatappi. The genuinely lower-carb choices are the salads: the Chicken Caesar Salad is only 18 g of carb.
How do I add protein to a noodle bowl?
Add a grilled chicken portion for 150 calories and 27 g of protein, or a double portion for 290 calories and 54 g. Steak (140 cal, 14 g) and seasoned tofu (230 cal, 20 g) are the other picks; sauteed shrimp is the leanest at 60 calories for 10 g protein.
What's the highest-protein pick at Noodles & Company?
The Roasted Garlic Cream Tortelloni with Chicken is 63 g of protein and the Buffalo Chicken Ranch Mac is 66 g, but both are 900-plus calories and high in sodium. For protein without the calorie load, add a double grilled chicken portion (54 g protein, 290 calories) to a Small bowl or a salad.
What should I go easy on at Noodles & Company?
The Regular noodle and mac bowls are carb-heavy (100 to 150 g) and sodium runs high, with several bowls between 2,000 and 3,830 mg. Pad Thai and the Spicy Korean Steak Noodles also carry 44 g of sugar. Order the Small, lean on the salads and soup, and add lean protein.
Cross-chain picks and head-to-heads, scored the same published way.
