Waffle House: protein-first, smaller orders
If a full plate is more than you want, these are Waffle House's menu items with the most protein for their calories. Every number is copied from the nutrition information Waffle House publishes. They are ordering ideas, not a meal plan.
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Open TableMacros, freeOnly single menu items of 700 calories or less are listed. Kids' meals, combos, desserts, sauces and ingredient add-ons are left out, and nothing is added together or estimated. "Protein per 100 cal" is the item's protein divided by its calories, times 100.
Most protein per 100 calories
| Item | Calories | Protein (g) | Protein per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich Deluxe Carbs 32 g · Fat 3 g | 280 | 33 | 11.8 |
| Grilled Chicken Bacon Cheese Sandwich Deluxe Carbs 33 g · Fat 16 g | 420 | 42 | 10 |
| Texas Grilled Chicken Melt Carbs 45 g · Fat 13 g | 445 | 41 | 9.2 |
| Waffle Sandwich (Ham and Cheese on Wheat) Carbs 34 g · Fat 10 g | 270 | 23 | 8.5 |
| Regular Bert's Chili (6 oz) Carbs 22 g · Fat 8 g | 220 | 18 | 8.2 |
| Large Bert's Chili (9 oz) Carbs 33 g · Fat 12 g | 330 | 27 | 8.2 |
| Chicken Biscuit Carbs 36 g · Fat 16 g | 430 | 34 | 7.9 |
| Grilled Ham Sandwich Carbs 32 g · Fat 4 g | 230 | 18 | 7.8 |
Smaller items: 400 calories or less
More Waffle House items of 400 calories or less, with the most protein first.
| Item | Calories | Protein (g) | Protein per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ham Egg & Cheese Sandwich Carbs 34 g · Fat 16 g | 370 | 27 | 7.3 |
| Ham & Egg Sandwich Carbs 33 g · Fat 11 g | 320 | 24 | 7.5 |
| Ham & Cheese Sandwich (Lettuce & Tomato) Carbs 35 g · Fat 9 g | 285 | 21 | 7.4 |
| Texas Egg & Cheese Melt Carbs 41 g · Fat 19 g | 390 | 18 | 4.6 |
Ordering tips
- Ask for sauces and dressings on the side, so you choose how much to use. They aren't included unless the item already lists them.
- If the item is more than you want, box half before you start.
- Customizations, sizes and regional recipes change the numbers.
More Waffle House orders, from the same published numbers: Waffle House on TableMacros.
Source
Waffle House nutrition information (Official PDF). Date recorded with the data: Nutritionals & Allergens guide dated Aug 27, 2026. Menus change, so check the source before you order.
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