Highest-Protein Meals at Olive Garden: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Olive Garden is Five Cheese Tortelloni al Forno w/ Grilled Chicken, with 85 g of protein and 1360 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 Olive Garden (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	Five Cheese Tortelloni al Forno w/ Grilled Chicken	85	1360	87	77	6.3
2	Tour of Italy	75	1520	92	96	4.9
3	Stuffed Chicken Marsala	74	950	33	58	7.8
4	Chicken Margherita, Dinner	69	590	9	32	11.7
5	Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo	68	1380	88	85	4.9
6	Braised Beef & Tortelloni	67	1120	83	58	6.0
7	Citrus Glazed Salmon	66	1350	89	80	4.9
8	Chicken & Shrimp Carbonara	66	1590	78	114	4.2
9	Cheese-Stuffed Gnocchi w/ Grilled Chicken	64	1120	68	64	5.7
10	Chicken Parmigiana w/ 2 Breaded Chicken Breasts	63	1060	86	52	5.9
11	Chicken Alfredo, Dinner	63	1480	95	94	4.3
12	Seafood Lasagna Saute	59	1260	79	80	4.7
13	6 oz Sirloin w/ Fettucine Alfredo	58	980	54	60	5.9
14	Five Cheese Tortelloni al Forno	51	1140	86	68	4.5
15	Cheese Ravioli w/ Meat Sauce	50	860	65	46	5.8
16	Lobster Ravioli w/ Shrimp & Scallops	49	1070	90	60	4.6
17	Seafood Alfredo	49	1250	95	75	3.9
18	Chicken Scampi	49	1260	105	72	3.9
19	Salmon Piccata, Regional	45	590	12	40	7.6
20	Five Cheese Ziti al Forno	45	1220	103	71	3.7
21	Linguine Di Mare	44	570	64	16	7.7
22	Herb Grilled Salmon	43	460	8	28	9.3
23	Grilled Chicken Parmigiana	42	520	48	19	8.1
24	Chicken Giardino	41	600	70	17	6.8
25	Cheese Ravioli w/ Marinara Sauce	41	780	68	39	5.3
26	Lasagna Classico	40	640	39	36	6.3
27	Lasagna Classico, Lunch	40	640	39	36	6.3
28	Shrimp Alfredo	40	1150	92	69	3.5
29	Chicken Parmigiana Breadstick Sandwich	37	630	49	33	5.9
30	Chicken Margherita, Lunch	37	370	8	22	10.0

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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 Olive Garden, 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 Olive Garden?

Five Cheese Tortelloni al Forno w/ Grilled Chicken leads with 85 g of protein (1360 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Olive Garden?

Chicken Margherita, Dinner gives about 11.7 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Olive Garden?

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 Olive Garden, Five Cheese Tortelloni al Forno w/ Grilled Chicken tops the list at 85 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.