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The healthiest Cracker Barrel meals on the 2026 menu: most protein, fewest calories, least sodium. Picked for losing weight without skipping the drive-thru.

2026Freshest menu data

Checked Oct 5, 2026 All 40 meals

Most protein per calorie

Grilled Chicken Tenders

270cal

P 48 g · C 5 g · F 7 g

17.8 g of protein for every 100 calories.

Lightest meal with 20 g+ protein

U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, Spicy Grilled

260cal

P 38 g · C 2 g · F 11 g

260 calories and still 38 g of protein.

Best under 500 cal with 30 g+ protein

New York Strip Steak N' Shrimp Combo

470cal

P 67 g · C 2 g · F 19 g

67 g of protein in 470 calories.

Lowest sodium with 20 g+ protein

Hamburger Steak, Seasoned with Garlic Butter

440cal

P 36 g · C 1 g · F 31 g

200 mg sodium, 9% of a day.

High protein, 30 g or more

28 meals, fewest calories first


U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, Spicy GrilledFish & Shrimp	260	38 g	2 g	11 g	650 mg
Grilled Chicken TendersChicken & Turkey	270	48 g	5 g	7 g	620 mg
Chicken N' Dumplins, Per ServingChicken & Turkey · Per Serving	320	32 g	35 g	6 g	1,050 mg
Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout, 2 FilletsFish & Shrimp	330	43 g	6 g	14 g	610 mg
Hamburger Steak, Seasoned with Garlic ButterBeef & Pork	440	36 g	1 g	31 g	200 mg
Chicken N' DumplinsChicken & Turkey · Regular	450	40 g	52 g	9 g	1,680 mg
Homestyle Grilled Chicken SaladSandwiches, Salads & More	470	46 g	22 g	21 g	920 mg
New York Strip Steak N' Shrimp ComboBeef & Pork	470	67 g	2 g	19 g	4,900 mg
Fried Chicken Tenders, 20 EachChicken & Turkey	500	50 g	20 g	25 g	1,800 mg
MeatloafBeef & Pork	520	35 g	17 g	35 g	930 mg
Early Dinner Deals, Fried Homestyle ChickenChicken & Turkey	530	36 g	32 g	29 g	1,370 mg
Friday, Fish Fry, Four Cod FilletsFish & Shrimp	590	37 g	57 g	24 g	1,610 mg
Country Fried Steak, with Sawmill GravyBeef & Pork	600	37 g	50 g	28 g	1,410 mg
Hand-Breaded Fried Chicken TendersChicken & Turkey	600	57 g	26 g	30 g	2,140 mg
New York Strip Steak N' EggsBreakfast	620	80 g	4 g	29 g	5,050 mg
Wednesday, Broccoli Cheddar ChickenChicken & Turkey	690	40 g	35 g	44 g	940 mg
Homestyle Fried Chicken SaladSandwiches, Salads & More	850	53 g	52 g	47 g	1,870 mg
Honey Butter Homestyle Chicken SandwichBreakfast	870	42 g	91 g	40 g	1,740 mg
Buttermilk Buffalo Ranch Mac N' CheeseSandwiches, Salads & More	930	49 g	63 g	54 g	3,810 mg
All-Day Pancake BreakfastBreakfast	940	72 g	45 g	54 g	1,410 mg
Bacon N' Egg Hashbrown CasseroleBreakfast	980	49 g	59 g	61 g	1,820 mg
Southern Fried Chicken, Per ServingChicken & Turkey · Per Serving	990	65 g	47 g	60 g	2,840 mg
The Barrel CheeseburgerSandwiches, Salads & More	990	56 g	56 g	60 g	1,070 mg
Loaded Maple Bacon Homestyle Chicken SandwichBreakfast	1,040	60 g	78 g	55 g	2,380 mg
Tuesday, Country Fried Pork ChopsBeef & Pork	1,040	53 g	43 g	72 g	2,400 mg
Fried Homestyle ChickenSandwiches, Salads & More	1,060	71 g	64 g	58 g	2,740 mg
Steak N' Egg Hashbrown CasseroleBreakfast	1,080	62 g	60 g	67 g	2,340 mg
Nashville Hot Homestyle Chicken SandwichBreakfast	1,100	43 g	74 g	72 g	2,440 mg

Under 400 calories

6 meals, most protein first


Grilled Chicken TendersChicken & Turkey	270	48 g	5 g	7 g	620 mg
Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout, 2 FilletsFish & Shrimp	330	43 g	6 g	14 g	610 mg
U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, Spicy GrilledFish & Shrimp	260	38 g	2 g	11 g	650 mg
Chicken N' Dumplins, Per ServingChicken & Turkey · Per Serving	320	32 g	35 g	6 g	1,050 mg
Early Dinner Deals, U.S. Farm-Raised Fried Catfish, 1 FilletFish & Shrimp	400	18 g	9 g	32 g	580 mg
Biscuit BreakfastBreakfast	300	13 g	23 g	17 g	620 mg

Eat at Cracker Barrel. Still lose weight.

At Cracker Barrel, the U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, Spicy Grilled is 260 calories and the Nashville Hot Homestyle Chicken Sandwich is 1,100. MenuTrim builds your personal plan and shows which one fits today.

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Questions

What is the healthiest thing to order at Cracker Barrel?

By protein per calorie it is the Grilled Chicken Tenders: 270 calories with 48 g of protein. Healthy depends on your goal, so the picks above cover the lightest meal, the most protein and the lowest sodium.

What is the highest-protein meal at Cracker Barrel?

The New York Strip Steak N' Eggs has 80 g of protein and 620 calories.

Which Cracker Barrel meals are under 400 calories?

Grilled Chicken Tenders (270 cal), Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout, 2 Fillets (330 cal), U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, Spicy Grilled (260 cal), Chicken N' Dumplins, Per Serving (320 cal), Early Dinner Deals, U.S. Farm-Raised Fried Catfish, 1 Fillet (400 cal).

What is the highest-calorie meal at Cracker Barrel?

The Nashville Hot Homestyle Chicken Sandwich at 1,100 calories, 72 g of fat and 2,440 mg of sodium.