Highest-Protein Meals at Applebee's: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Applebee's is Salsa Verde Beef Nachos, with 70 g of protein and 1750 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at Applebee's (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	Salsa Verde Beef Nachos	70	1750	107	117	4.0
2	Four Cheese Mac & Cheese w/ Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders	67	1460	155	64	4.6
3	Crispy Chicken Tender Salad Grilled	62	960	40	63	6.5
4	Whisky Bacon Burger	57	1240	72	80	4.6
5	Fiesta Lime Chicken	55	1150	92	62	4.8
6	New England Fish & Chips	55	1990	134	137	2.8
7	Chicken Tenders Platter	54	1460	124	83	3.7
8	Three Cheese Chicken Cavatappi	54	1150	107	56	4.7
9	Southwestern Chicken Salad	54	1040	64	64	5.2
10	Hand Breaded Fish & Chips	52	1570	121	98	3.3
11	Caprese Mozzarella Chicken	52	700	47	32	7.4
12	Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp	51	620	42	29	8.2
13	Bourbon Street Steak	51	680	41	36	7.5
14	Crispy Chicken Tender Salad	51	1180	62	82	4.3
15	The American Standard Burger	51	1000	47	67	5.1
16	Oriental Grilled Chicken Salad	50	1290	84	85	3.9
17	Caprese Mozzarella Burger	50	1090	54	73	4.6
18	Firecracker Shrimp Cavatappi	50	1870	150	119	2.7
19	Spinach & Artichoke Chicken Cavatappi	50	1020	108	44	4.9
20	Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad	49	1280	108	74	3.8
21	Sirloin Stir Fry	44	770	97	23	5.7
22	Butchers Meat & Potatoes	43	720	52	38	6.0
23	Cedar Grilled Lemon Chicken	42	580	48	26	7.2
24	Steak Quesadilla	41	870	59	52	4.7
25	Chicken Mac N Cheese	41	670	56	31	6.1
26	Chicken Tenders Basket	40	1150	101	66	3.5
27	Oriental Chicken Salad	39	1420	96	99	2.7
28	Mozzarella Sticks	39	910	79	50	4.3
29	Southwestern Steak Salad	39	990	63	66	3.9
30	Chicken Quesadilla, Appetizers	38	860	61	51	4.4

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Applebee's, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at Applebee's?

Salsa Verde Beef Nachos leads with 70 g of protein (1750 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Applebee's?

Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp gives about 8.2 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Applebee's?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at Applebee's, Salsa Verde Beef Nachos tops the list at 70 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.