The grilled Zalads and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich that are the workable high-protein orders, the fried chicken-finger plates and wings that run much heavier, and the extreme sodium across the whole menu, built from Zaxby's own published nutrition and Nishi's GLP-1 scoring lens.
Written for anyone eating on a GLP-1 like Ozempic, Mounjaro, or Wegovy. Every Zaxby's order below is scored the same published way, from the restaurant's own published nutrition.
Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Zaxby's. "Zaxby's" is a trademark of its owner, used here only to refer to the restaurant. Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy are trademarks of their respective owners, named only to describe the medicines many readers take. Nishi is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of them. Values as published by Zaxby's in its official Nutrition & Allergen Information guide (ZAX NAI Guide), linked from zaxbys.com, per listed item. No gram serving weights are published, so gram portions are not available. Sauces, dry rubs and dressings are listed separately as add-ons and are not included here; drinks, desserts, sides, kids items and catering platters are also set aside. The Cobb Zalads and one sandwich variant whose published calories do not reconcile with their macros are left off the scored menu rather than shown with numbers that do not add up. Menus change; verify in the restaurant (updated Nutrition from Zaxby's official Nutrition & Allergen Information guide).
The quick take
Zaxby's is a fried-chicken chain, so the GLP-1-workable orders are the grilled ones. The grilled Zalads are the anchor: the Grilled House Zalad is 560 calories for 48 g of protein, the Grilled Blue Zalad 510 for 43, and the Grilled Asian Zensation is the leanest in fat at 530 for 39 with 19 g of fat. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich is 560 for 38. The fried orders are a good deal heavier by calories: the chicken-finger plates run 1,110 to 1,460, the wings and things 1,420 to 1,520, and the fried Zalads add 10 to 15 g of fat over the grilled. Because the score ranks each order by protein per calorie and only counts fat against it once it tops half the calories, some of those big fried plates still read as a Good fit on their protein, so treat them as a high-protein splurge rather than an everyday order. The number to watch most is sodium, which is high even on the grilled Zalads at about 1,600 to 1,850 mg and reaches 3,200 to 5,200 mg on the fried plates. Order a grilled Zalad or the Grilled Chicken Sandwich, go grilled over fried, and keep the extra sauces off.
The Grilled House ZaladBest fit
48 g protein · 560 cal · 34 g carbs · 27 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: 1600 mg sodium
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Protein48 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat43.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density560 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1600 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.
The Grilled Blue ZaladBest fit
43 g protein · 510 cal · 34 g carbs · 24 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: 1760 mg sodium
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Protein43 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat42.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density510 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1760 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.
The Grilled Asian Zensation ZaladGood fit
39 g protein · 530 cal · 54 g carbs · 19 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: 1850 mg sodium
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Protein39 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat32.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density530 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1850 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 Chicken SandwichGood fit
38 g protein · 560 cal · 36 g carbs · 29 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: 1610 mg sodium
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Protein38 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat46.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density560 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1610 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.
The Fried Asian Zensation ZaladGood fit
35 g protein · 640 cal · 62 g carbs · 29 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: 2160 mg sodium
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Protein35 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat40.8% 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 moreok
Sodium2160 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 Finger Plate (5)Good fit
54 g protein · 1190 cal · 101 g carbs · 64 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: 3640 mg sodium
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Protein54 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat48.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1190 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3640 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 Finger Plate (5)Good fit
55 g protein · 1220 cal · 102 g carbs · 66 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: 4340 mg sodium
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Protein55 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat48.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1220 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium4340 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 Finger Plate (4)Good fit
45 g protein · 1110 cal · 98 g carbs · 60 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: 3230 mg sodium
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Protein45 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat48.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1110 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3230 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 Finger Plate (4)Good fit
46 g protein · 1130 cal · 98 g carbs · 62 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: 3750 mg sodium
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Protein46 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat49.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1130 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium3750 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.
Big Zax Snak MealGood fit
36 g protein · 890 cal · 80 g carbs · 48 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: 2650 mg sodium
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Protein36 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat48.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density890 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2650 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 Big Zax Snak MealGood fit
36 g protein · 900 cal · 79 g carbs · 50 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: 2980 mg sodium
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Protein36 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat50% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density900 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2980 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.
The Fried House ZaladLower fit
44 g protein · 660 cal · 42 g carbs · 37 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.5% of calories), 1920 mg sodium
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Protein44 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat50.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density660 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1920 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.
The Fried Blue ZaladLower fit
39 g protein · 680 cal · 43 g carbs · 39 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (51.6% of calories), 2890 mg sodium
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Protein39 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat51.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density680 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2890 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.
Buffalo Traditional Wings & ThingsLower fit
79 g protein · 1450 cal · 83 g carbs · 89 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: higher fat (55.2% of calories), 4850 mg sodium
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Protein79 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat55.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1450 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium4850 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.
Traditional Wings Meal (5)Lower fit
51 g protein · 1030 cal · 70 g carbs · 61 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: higher fat (53.3% of calories), 2780 mg sodium
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Protein51 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat53.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1030 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2780 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.
Kickin' Chicken Sandwich OnlyLower fit
34 g protein · 690 cal · 51 g carbs · 39 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.9% of calories), 2760 mg sodium
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Protein34 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat50.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density690 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium2760 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Finger Plate (6)Lower fit
64 g protein · 1430 cal · 109 g carbs · 83 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: higher fat (52.2% of calories), 4560 mg sodium
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Protein64 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat52.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1430 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium4560 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.
Buffalo Chicken Finger Plate (6)Lower fit
65 g protein · 1460 cal · 108 g carbs · 86 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: higher fat (53% of calories), 5220 mg sodium
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Protein65 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat53% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1460 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium5220 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.
Boneless Wings & ThingsLower fit
62 g protein · 1420 cal · 111 g carbs · 83 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: higher fat (52.6% of calories), 4660 mg sodium
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Protein62 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat52.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1420 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium4660 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.
The Garden House ZaladLower fit
17 g protein · 410 cal · 33 g carbs · 25 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (54.9% of calories)
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Protein17 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat54.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density410 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium700 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.
Traditional Wings & ThingsLower fit
59 g protein · 1440 cal · 84 g carbs · 88 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: higher fat (55% of calories), 4520 mg sodium
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Protein59 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat55% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1440 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium4520 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.
Nibblerz OnlyLower fit
38 g protein · 960 cal · 76 g carbs · 56 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (52.5% of calories), 2710 mg sodium
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Protein38 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat52.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 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 moreok
Sodium2710 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.
Buffalo Boneless Wings & ThingsLower fit
59 g protein · 1520 cal · 117 g carbs · 91 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: higher fat (53.9% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 4960 mg sodium
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Protein59 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat53.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density1520 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium4960 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.
Zaxby's Signature SandwichLower fit
31 g protein · 820 cal · 52 g carbs · 53 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (58.2% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 3100 mg sodium
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Protein31 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat58.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 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
Sodium3100 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.
Nibbler SandwichesLower fit
25 g protein · 670 cal · 52 g carbs · 41 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (55.1% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1910 mg sodium
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Protein25 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat55.1% 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 moreflagged
Sodium1910 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.
Boneless Wings Meal (5)Lower fit
31 g protein · 870 cal · 95 g carbs · 53 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: higher fat (54.8% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 2660 mg sodium
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Protein31 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density3.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat54.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density870 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium2660 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.
The Garden Blue ZaladLower fit
12 g protein · 370 cal · 32 g carbs · 22 g fat · 4 g fiber
watch: higher fat (53.5% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein12 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat53.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density370 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium860 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.
The Garden Asian Zensation ZaladLower fit
8 g protein · 390 cal · 53 g carbs · 17 g fat · 6 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein8 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat39.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density390 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium940 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.
What's the most GLP-1-friendly order at Zaxby's?
A grilled Zalad or the Grilled Chicken Sandwich. The Grilled House Zalad is 560 calories for 48 g of protein, the Grilled Blue Zalad 510 for 43, and the Grilled Chicken Sandwich 560 for 38. They give the most protein per calorie on the menu, as long as you go grilled rather than fried.
Grilled or fried at Zaxby's?
Grilled. The fried chicken-finger plates run 1,110 to 1,460 calories and the fried Zalads add 10 to 15 g of fat over the grilled ones. Grilled chicken gives the same protein for far less fat and calories.
Why is sodium such a concern here?
Because it is high across the whole menu. Even the lean grilled Zalads are about 1,600 to 1,850 mg, and the fried plates reach 3,200 to 5,200 mg. The sauces and dressings add more on top, so the grilled order with the sauce kept off is the lower-sodium choice.
What should I watch out for on a GLP-1?
Fried items and sodium. Almost everything fried at Zaxby's is a heavy, salty order, and the added sauces and dry rubs pile on more sodium. Stick to a grilled Zalad or the Grilled Chicken Sandwich and keep the extras modest.
How current are these Zaxby's numbers?
They come from Zaxby's own Nutrition & Allergen Information guide linked from zaxbys.com. The guide prints no effective date, so treat the values as the current edition and confirm in the restaurant, since menus change.
Which Zaxby's order has the most protein?
Among the orders listed in this guide, the Buffalo Traditional Wings & Things carries the most protein: about 79 g in 1450 calories. That is the highest total protein in the guide, which is not the same as the most protein per calorie: a larger order can carry more total protein along with more calories and fat.
What is the lowest-calorie Zaxby's order with at least 15 g of protein?
Among the orders listed in this guide, the lowest-calorie Zaxby's order that still reaches at least 15 g of protein is the The Garden House Zalad: about 410 calories and 17 g protein.
Cross-chain picks and head-to-heads, scored the same published way.
