High-protein options at Olive Garden
The Olive Garden orders that give you the most protein for the calories, taken from the official nutrition information Olive Garden publishes. Every number below is exactly as published.
Best protein for the calories
Items with at least 20 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauteed Shrimp | 170 | 33 g | 1 g | 4 g | 410 mg |
| Grilled Chicken Margherita | 650 | 65 g | 15 g | 39 g | 2,120 mg |
| Herb-Grilled Salmon Coho (Regional) | 510 | 50 g | 9 g | 31 g | 1,020 mg |
| Grilled Chicken Parmigiana | 810 | 75 g | 59 g | 33 g | 3,040 mg |
| Crispy Chicken Fritta | 240 | 20 g | 14 g | 12 g | 730 mg |
| Chicken Fingers | 300 | 25 g | 15 g | 15 g | 580 mg |
| Kids Grilled Chicken with Rotini Pasta & Marinara | 430 | 33 g | 58 g | 9 g | 1,310 mg |
| Herb-Grilled Salmon | 610 | 45 g | 9 g | 45 g | 1,360 mg |
| Calabrian Steak & Shrimp Bucatini | 1,220 | 78 g | 82 g | 65 g | 2,960 mg |
| Cheese Ravioli with Meat Sauce | 500 | 29 g | 39 g | 26 g | 1,240 mg |
Most protein overall
The biggest protein totals, for days you have more calories to spend.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabrian Steak Bucatini | 1,130 | 59 g | 81 g | 65 g | 2,730 mg |
| Shrimp Carbonara | 1,200 | 58 g | 63 g | 81 g | 1,710 mg |
| Spaghetti with Meat Sauce & Sausage (2) | 1,110 | 52 g | 87 g | 62 g | 2,190 mg |
| Meatballs Parmigiana | 1,040 | 51 g | 27 g | 83 g | 2,800 mg |
| Calabrian Shrimp Bucatini | 1,040 | 51 g | 81 g | 58 g | 2,160 mg |
| Chicken Scampi | 1,050 | 49 g | 106 g | 45 g | 2,470 mg |
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Olive Garden official nutrition information (official pdf). Guide date: Nutrition guide dated Aug 12, 2026. Page updated 2026-10-17.
Values are for items as served. Customizations, sizes and regional menus change them. Menus change; check the source for the latest numbers. This is general information, not medical or allergen advice.
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