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

Taziki's is a fast-casual Mediterranean chain where you build a plate around a grilled protein, which makes it one of the easier GLP-1 stops if you pick the sides carefully. The lean anchor is the grilled chicken itself, 254 calories for 44 grams of protein. A Feast adds Taziki sauce and pita chips to that protein (about 390 calories for chicken) plus two sides you choose: keep them light, a tomato-cucumber salad or fruit is about 55 calories each, and you land a high-protein plate near 500 calories, while basmati rice or roasted potatoes add roughly 200 each. The gyros wrap the same proteins in a pita and run 710 calories and up. Scored from Taziki's own published nutrition with Nishi's GLP-1 lens.

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

The move

Build a Feast around grilled chicken (the protein portion is 254 calories for 44 grams) or chicken kebobs (283, 43 grams), knowing the sauce and pita chips bring the Feast base to about 390 calories, then choose two light sides, a tomato-cucumber salad (56 calories) or fresh fruit (54) over basmati rice (212) or roasted potatoes (192). Chargrilled lamb (384 calories, 47 grams) is a fattier protein, a chicken gyro (710 calories, complete with the pita) is the handheld option, and go easy on the Kypelos bowls and the weekend Signature Pasta, which are carb-forward and high in sodium.

The quick take

Taziki's is one of the better fast-casual stops on a GLP-1, because you build the plate and control the carbs. The lean anchor is the grilled chicken itself: a chicken protein portion is 254 calories for 44 grams of protein with just 7 grams of fat, the leanest high-protein thing on the menu. Chicken kebobs (283 calories, 43 g) and spicy harissa chicken (299, 44 g) are nearly as lean, and chargrilled lamb (384, 47 g) is a fattier step, still a good fit. A Feast is one of those proteins with Taziki sauce and pita chips (about 390 calories built around chicken) plus two sides you pick, and the sides are the whole game: a tomato-cucumber salad (56 calories), fruit (54) or grilled veggies (109) keep a Feast near 500 to 600 calories, while basmati rice (212), roasted potatoes (192) and pasta salad (266) each push it up by about 200. The gyros are complete orders, the same proteins wrapped in a warm pita with chips, so they run 710 to about 1,060 calories (the Chicken Gyro is 710, the Street Gyro 1,061); several score a good fit because the protein is solid and the fat stays under half the calories, so the caution there is calories, not the badge. The Kypelos bowls (rice, quinoa, pasta; 503 to 825 calories) and the Friday-to-Sunday Signature Pasta (1,303) are carb-forward and salty, and sodium runs high across the menu. Of the proteins you can build around, falafel is the lowest-protein and highest-carb, so skip it if protein is the goal. The dips, cookies and baklava are extras, not picks. Built from Taziki's own published nutrition and Nishi's GLP-1 scoring lens.

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 Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe's published nutrition. Re-sort them by what matters to you today.

Grilled Chicken (protein portion)Best fit
44 g protein · 254 cal · 2 g carbs · 7 g fat · 0 g fiber
44 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein44 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density17.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat24.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density254 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium191 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.

Grilled Chicken Kebob, 2 skewers (protein portion)Best fit
43 g protein · 283 cal · 2 g carbs · 11 g fat · 0 g fiber
43 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein43 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density15.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat35% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density283 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium402 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.

Spicy Harissa Grilled Chicken (protein portion)Best fit
44 g protein · 299 cal · 4 g carbs · 11 g fat · 0 g fiber
44 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein44 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density14.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat33.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density299 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium416 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.

Chargrilled Lamb (protein portion)Best fit
47 g protein · 384 cal · 1 g carbs · 20 g fat · 0 g fiber
47 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein47 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density12.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat46.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density384 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium187 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.

Chicken Feast (protein, sauce & pita chips; 2 sides extra)Best fit
48 g protein · 392 cal · 13 g carbs · 16 g fat · 0 g fiber
48 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein48 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density12.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat36.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density392 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium546 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.

Chicken Kebob Feast (protein, sauce & pita chips; 2 sides extra)Best fit
47 g protein · 421 cal · 14 g carbs · 20 g fat · 0 g fiber
47 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein47 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density11.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat42.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density421 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium757 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.

Spicy Harissa Chicken Feast (protein, sauce & pita chips; 2 sides extra)Best fit
48 g protein · 437 cal · 15 g carbs · 20 g fat · 0 g fiber
48 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein48 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density11 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat41.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density437 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium771 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.

Child FeastBest fit
30 g protein · 364 cal · 29 g carbs · 14 g fat · 0 g fiber
30 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein30 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat34.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density364 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium285 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.

Grilled Beef (protein portion)Good fit
37 g protein · 334 cal · 2 g carbs · 19 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (51.2% of calories)
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Protein37 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density11.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat51.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density334 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium353 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.

Turkey (protein portion)Good fit
22 g protein · 218 cal · 6 g carbs · 11 g fat · 0 g fiber
22 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein22 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density10.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat45.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density218 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1188 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.

Lamb Feast (protein, sauce & pita chips; 2 sides extra)Good fit
50 g protein · 497 cal · 12 g carbs · 28 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.7% of calories)
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Protein50 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density10.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat50.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density497 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium470 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.

Sneaky TazikiGood fit
26 g protein · 319 cal · 25 g carbs · 12 g fat · 0 g fiber
26 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein26 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density8.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat33.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density319 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium545 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.

Grilled Salmon (protein portion)Good fit
43 g protein · 530 cal · 4 g carbs · 38 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (64.5% of calories)
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Protein43 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat64.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 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
Sodium400 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.

Salmon Feast (protein, sauce & pita chips; 2 sides extra)Good fit
44 g protein · 572 cal · 12 g carbs · 39 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (61.4% of calories)
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Protein44 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat61.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density572 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium469 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.

Side of Greek Lemon Chicken SoupGood fit
25 g protein · 328 cal · 20 g carbs · 16 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: 1371 mg sodium
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Protein25 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density7.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat43.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density328 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1371 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.

Greek Lemon Chicken Soup with Pita BreadGood fit
27 g protein · 393 cal · 31 g carbs · 18 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: 1501 mg sodium
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Protein27 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density6.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat41.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density393 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1501 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 Roll-UpsGood fit
50 g protein · 722 cal · 69 g carbs · 26 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: 1887 mg sodium
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Protein50 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat32.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density722 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1887 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 GyroGood fit
48 g protein · 710 cal · 64 g carbs · 29 g fat · 0 g fiber
48 g protein · lower fat
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Protein48 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat36.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density710 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1032 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.

Spicy Harissa Chicken GyroGood fit
48 g protein · 755 cal · 67 g carbs · 33 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: 1258 mg sodium
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Protein48 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat39.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density755 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1258 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 Basil-Pesto PitaGood fit
51 g protein · 791 cal · 63 g carbs · 38 g fat · 0 g fiber
51 g protein · lower fat
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Protein51 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat43.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density791 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1196 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.

Lamb GyroGood fit
40 g protein · 754 cal · 64 g carbs · 39 g fat · 0 g fiber
40 g protein · lower fat
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Protein40 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat46.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density754 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1019 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.

Beef GyroGood fit
42 g protein · 788 cal · 64 g carbs · 41 g fat · 0 g fiber
42 g protein · lower fat
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Protein42 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat46.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density788 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1022 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.

Turkey MeltGood fit
25 g protein · 479 cal · 47 g carbs · 22 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: 1304 mg sodium
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Protein25 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat41.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density479 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1304 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.

Grilled Cheese PitaGood fit
17 g protein · 425 cal · 44 g carbs · 20 g fat · 0 g fiber
17 g protein · lower fat
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Protein17 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat42.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density425 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium805 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.

Caesar Salad, SmallGood fit
6 g protein · 82 cal · 8 g carbs · 4 g fat · 0 g fiber
6 g protein · lower fat
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Protein6 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density7.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat43.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density82 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium235 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.

Caesar SaladGood fit
12 g protein · 173 cal · 16 g carbs · 8 g fat · 0 g fiber
12 g protein · lower fat
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Protein12 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density6.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat41.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density173 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium504 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.

Greek SaladGood fit
7 g protein · 161 cal · 20 g carbs · 7 g fat · 0 g fiber
7 g protein · lower fat
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Protein7 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat39.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density161 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium849 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.

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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.
Grilled Shrimp (protein portion)Lower fit
20 g protein · 286 cal · 5 g carbs · 21 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (66.1% of calories)
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Protein20 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat66.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density286 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1100 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.

Beef Feast (protein, sauce & pita chips; 2 sides extra)Lower fit
39 g protein · 583 cal · 11 g carbs · 42 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (64.8% of calories)
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Protein39 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat64.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density583 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium817 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.

Shrimp Feast (protein, sauce & pita chips; 2 sides extra)Lower fit
21 g protein · 328 cal · 13 g carbs · 22 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (60.4% of calories)
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Protein21 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density6.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat60.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density328 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1169 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.

Chicken Salad & Co.Lower fit
25 g protein · 401 cal · 21 g carbs · 24 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (53.9% of calories)
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Protein25 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density6.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat53.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density401 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium408 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.

Turkish Meatball Feast (protein, sauce & pita chips; 2 sides extra)Lower fit
31 g protein · 609 cal · 12 g carbs · 50 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (73.9% of calories)
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Protein31 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat73.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density609 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium834 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.

Beef SandwichLower fit
45 g protein · 959 cal · 57 g carbs · 61 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (57.2% of calories)
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Protein45 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat57.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density959 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1106 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.

Taziki's Signature Pasta, SmallLower fit
30 g protein · 672 cal · 54 g carbs · 38 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.9% of calories)
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Protein30 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat50.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density672 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium671 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.

Taziki's Signature PastaLower fit
59 g protein · 1303 cal · 101 g carbs · 76 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (52.5% of calories), 1272 mg sodium
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Protein59 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat52.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1303 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1272 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.

Turkish Meatball PitaLower fit
34 g protein · 884 cal · 64 g carbs · 56 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (57% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1263 mg sodium
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Protein34 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat57% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density884 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1263 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 BowlLower fit
30 g protein · 825 cal · 95 g carbs · 38 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1741 mg sodium
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Protein30 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat41.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density825 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1741 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.

Street GyroLower fit
35 g protein · 1061 cal · 74 g carbs · 73 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (61.9% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2449 mg sodium
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Protein35 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat61.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1061 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2449 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.

Quinoa BowlLower fit
18 g protein · 572 cal · 64 g carbs · 28 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1973 mg sodium
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Protein18 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat44.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density572 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1973 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.

Falafel Feast (protein, sauce & pita chips; 2 sides extra)Lower fit
18 g protein · 596 cal · 58 g carbs · 33 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1311 mg sodium
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Protein18 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat49.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density596 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1311 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.

Falafel AppetizerLower fit
17 g protein · 580 cal · 51 g carbs · 36 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (55.9% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1592 mg sodium
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Protein17 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat55.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density580 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1592 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.

Falafel GyroLower fit
24 g protein · 851 cal · 99 g carbs · 42 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1596 mg sodium
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Protein24 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat44.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density851 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1596 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.

Grilled Veggie PitaLower fit
16 g protein · 812 cal · 70 g carbs · 54 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (59.9% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1476 mg sodium
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Protein16 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat59.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density812 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1476 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.

Macaroni & CheeseLower fit
14 g protein · 301 cal · 20 g carbs · 17 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.8% of calories)
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Protein14 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat50.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density301 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium871 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.

Side of Tomato Cucumber SaladLower fit
2 g protein · 56 cal · 5 g carbs · 4 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (64.3% of calories)
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Protein2 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat64.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density56 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium550 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.

Greek Salad, SmallLower fit
4 g protein · 114 cal · 14 g carbs · 5 g fat · 0 g fiber
4 g protein · lower fat
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Protein4 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat39.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density114 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium634 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.

Mediterranean SaladLower fit
11 g protein · 367 cal · 35 g carbs · 22 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (54% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein11 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat54% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density367 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.

Side of Taziki with Soft PitaLower fit
14 g protein · 460 cal · 68 g carbs · 16 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein14 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat31.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 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 moreflagged
Sodium1026 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.

Mediterranean Salad, SmallLower fit
6 g protein · 204 cal · 22 g carbs · 11 g fat · 0 g fiber
6 g protein · lower fat
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Protein6 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat48.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density204 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium455 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.

Side of Hummus with Soft PitaLower fit
14 g protein · 478 cal · 77 g carbs · 14 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein14 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat26.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density478 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1041 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.

Hummus DipLower fit
10 g protein · 355 cal · 28 g carbs · 24 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (60.8% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1251 mg sodium
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Protein10 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat60.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density355 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1251 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.

Side of Taziki with Pita ChipsLower fit
14 g protein · 503 cal · 70 g carbs · 21 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1340 mg sodium
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Protein14 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat37.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density503 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1340 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.

Side of Hummus with Pita ChipsLower fit
14 g protein · 521 cal · 79 g carbs · 18 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1354 mg sodium
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Protein14 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat31.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density521 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1354 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.

Taziki DipLower fit
7 g protein · 267 cal · 8 g carbs · 25 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (84.3% of calories)
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Protein7 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat84.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density267 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1065 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.

Side of Spicy Harissa Hummus with Soft PitaLower fit
13 g protein · 505 cal · 75 g carbs · 18 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein13 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat32.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density505 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1092 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.

Side of Spicy Harissa Hummus with Pita ChipsLower fit
13 g protein · 548 cal · 76 g carbs · 23 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein, 1405 mg sodium
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Protein13 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat37.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density548 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1405 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.

Whipped FetaLower fit
13 g protein · 548 cal · 23 g carbs · 47 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (77.2% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1358 mg sodium
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Protein13 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat77.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density548 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1358 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.

Side of Pasta SaladLower fit
6 g protein · 266 cal · 27 g carbs · 15 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.8% of calories)
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Protein6 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat50.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density266 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium394 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.

Spicy Harissa Hummus DipLower fit
8 g protein · 346 cal · 23 g carbs · 27 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (70.2% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1247 mg sodium
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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
Fat70.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density346 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1247 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.

Rice BowlLower fit
11 g protein · 503 cal · 44 g carbs · 34 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (60.8% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1396 mg sodium
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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
Fat60.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density503 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1396 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.

Side of Fresh-Cut FruitLower fit
1 g protein · 54 cal · 14 g carbs · 0 g fat · 0 g fiber
1 g protein · lower fat
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Protein1 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat0% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density54 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium10 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.

Side of AsparagusLower fit
2 g protein · 121 cal · 5 g carbs · 12 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (89.3% of calories)
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Protein2 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat89.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density121 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium271 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.

Side of Roasted New PotatoLower fit
3 g protein · 192 cal · 23 g carbs · 11 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (51.6% of calories)
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Protein3 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat51.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density192 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium333 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.

Side of Basmati RiceLower fit
3 g protein · 212 cal · 28 g carbs · 10 g fat · 0 g fiber
3 g protein · lower fat
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Protein3 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat42.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density212 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium171 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.

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut CookiesLower fit
4 g protein · 280 cal · 36 g carbs · 14 g fat · 0 g fiber
4 g protein · lower fat
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Protein4 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat45% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density280 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium210 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.

Baklava CheesecakeLower fit
6 g protein · 440 cal · 31 g carbs · 10 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein6 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat20.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 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 moreflagged
Sodium210 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.

Side of ChipsLower fit
2 g protein · 160 cal · 15 g carbs · 10 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (56.3% of calories)
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Protein2 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat56.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density160 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium140 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.

Chocolate Chip CookiesLower fit
4 g protein · 320 cal · 46 g carbs · 16 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein4 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat45% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density320 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium240 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.

BaklavaLower fit
4 g protein · 350 cal · 52 g carbs · 14 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein4 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat36% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 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
Sodium160 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 White Chocolate CookiesLower fit
4 g protein · 380 cal · 52 g carbs · 18 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein4 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density1.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat42.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 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
Sodium210 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.

Side of Grilled VeggiesLower fit
1 g protein · 109 cal · 9 g carbs · 9 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: higher fat (74.3% of calories)
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Protein1 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density0.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat74.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density109 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium413 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.

Dark Chocolate CakeLower fit
4 g protein · 454 cal · 70 g carbs · 20 g fat · 0 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein4 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density0.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat39.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density454 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium735 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 item as Taziki's lists it, with the published gram serving weight where available; a Feast's number is the grilled protein, Taziki sauce and pita chips before the two sides (each side is scored separately), and the protein portions (grilled chicken, lamb and so on) are the amount of meat in a Feast, scored on their own so you can build a plate. Tap "Show the math" on any pick to see exactly how its rating was calculated.

Grilled Chicken (protein portion)Best fit
44 g protein · 254 cal · 7 g fat · 191 mg sodium
44 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein44 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density17.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat24.8% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density254 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium191 mginformational over 800 mgok

Best fit. Strong protein (25 g or more) and strong density (10 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.

Grilled Chicken Kebob, 2 skewers (protein portion)Best fit
43 g protein · 283 cal · 11 g fat · 402 mg sodium
43 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein43 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density15.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat35% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density283 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium402 mginformational over 800 mgok

Best fit. Strong protein (25 g or more) and strong density (10 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.

Spicy Harissa Grilled Chicken (protein portion)Best fit
44 g protein · 299 cal · 11 g fat · 416 mg sodium
44 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein44 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density14.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat33.1% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density299 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium416 mginformational over 800 mgok

Best fit. Strong protein (25 g or more) and strong density (10 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.

Chargrilled Lamb (protein portion)Good fit
47 g protein · 384 cal · 20 g fat · 187 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (46.9% of calories)
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Protein47 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density12.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat46.9% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density384 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium187 mginformational over 800 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.

Go easy on

Common questions

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

Build a Feast around grilled chicken and pick two light sides. The grilled chicken protein portion is 254 calories for 44 grams of protein, the leanest high-protein anchor on the menu; with Taziki sauce and pita chips the Feast base is about 390 calories, and a tomato-cucumber salad or fruit (about 55 calories each) keeps the whole plate near 500. The same works with chicken kebobs or spicy harissa chicken.

What has the most protein?

Among the proteins you build around, chargrilled lamb has the most at 47 grams (384 calories) and grilled chicken is the leanest at 44 grams for 254 calories. A few large composite orders carry more on paper, the Signature Pasta is 59 grams and the Chicken Basil-Pesto Pita 51, but at 1,303 and 791 calories they are not the efficient way to hit a protein target. Grilled chicken gives you the most protein for the fewest calories and the least fat.

Is there a grilled chicken option?

Yes, and it is the pick. Taziki's grills its chicken rather than breading it, so a grilled chicken protein portion (254 calories, 44 g) built into a Feast with two light sides, or added to a small Greek or Caesar salad, is the leanest high-protein order on the menu.

Are the gyros and pitas a good choice?

Several of them score a good fit, including the Chicken Gyro, because the protein is solid and the fat stays under half the calories. The caution is calories, not the score: the gyros are complete orders (protein, warm pita, sauce, vegetables and chips), so they run 710 to about 1,060 calories (the Chicken Gyro is 710, the Street Gyro 1,061) against 254 to 384 for the protein portions you would build a Feast around. If you want a gyro, the chicken one is the lean choice; the Street Gyro, Falafel Gyro and the pita with no lean protein are the heavier end.

How do I keep a Feast light?

A Feast is a grilled protein with Taziki sauce and pita chips (about 390 calories built around chicken) plus two sides you choose, and the sides decide the plate. A tomato-cucumber salad (56 calories), fresh fruit (54) or grilled veggies (109) keep a chicken Feast around 500 to 600 calories for about 48 grams of protein; basmati rice (212), roasted potatoes (192) and pasta salad (266) each add about 200. Pick grilled chicken, kebobs or harissa chicken and two light sides and it is one of the better fast-casual plates on a GLP-1.

Why does a large or salty order sometimes show a good fit?

The fit score weighs protein and fat per serving, but it does not cap total calories or sodium, so a bigger or saltier plate can still show a good fit. When that happens we call out the calories and sodium in the notes, because the Taziki's menu runs high on sodium (many orders are 1,000 to 2,400 mg), so you can judge the whole plate, not just the badge.

How current are these numbers?

Taziki's publishes its nutrition through a Nutritionix-powered feed. That feed carries a July 2025 date stamp, but its contents include items added later (the Kypelos bowls from August 2025 and the grilled Salmon Feast reintroduced in early 2026), so the stamp is out of date and the numbers reflect a later menu. To be safe we checked the menu against the live Taziki's site on November 9, 2026 and removed anything no longer offered: the Watermelon Spinach and Cobb salads, the pork and grilled-veggie Feasts, the lamb burgers, several specialty pitas and sandwiches, the tomato basil soups, the pimento cheese items and the weekday daily-feature specials are gone and are not scored here.

What is the lowest-calorie Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe order with at least 15 g of protein?

Among the orders listed in this guide, the lowest-calorie Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe order that still reaches at least 15 g of protein is the Turkey (protein portion): about 218 calories and 22 g protein.

Why you can trust this

  • Where the numbers come from. Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe published nutrition (Nutritionix-powered feed served by tazikis.com), last verified 2026-11-09. 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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