Lowest-Calorie Famous Dave's Meals (2026): Every Item Ranked

The lowest-calorie item at Famous Dave's (above a few calories) is Southern Style Green Beans, at 45 calories. The table below ranks the 30 lowest-calorie items on the US menu, with protein so you can find filling, lighter options. The list includes sides and drinks as well as mains.

Lowest-calorie items at Famous Dave's (US menu)

Ranked from fewest calories upward, with protein, carbs, and fat for each item:

#	Item	Category	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
1	Southern Style Green Beans	Appetizers & Sides	45	1	6	2
2	Firecracker Green Beans	Appetizers & Sides	50	2	7	2
3	Memphis Style Coleslaw	Appetizers & Sides	50	0	5	3
4	Light Italian	Toppings & Ingredients	60	0	4	5
5	1 Cob Sweet Corn	Appetizers & Sides	70	2	12	2.5
6	Broccoli	Appetizers & Sides	70	3	8	4
7	Honey Sauce, Mild	Toppings & Ingredients	80	0	22	0
8	Mashed Sweet Potatoes	Appetizers & Sides	90	2	23	0.5
9	Devils Spit	Toppings & Ingredients	90	1	20	0.5
10	Wilburs Revenge Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	90	0	22	0
11	Garlic Red Skin Mashed Potatoes	Appetizers & Sides	100	2	19	3.5
12	Oreo Cookies, Kids	Desserts	100	1	16	4.5
13	Rich & Sassy Daves Original Recipe	Toppings & Ingredients	100	1	23	0.5
14	Southern Style Sweet Tea	Beverages	110	0	27	0
15	Drunkin Apples	Appetizers & Sides	110	4	22	2.5
16	Southside BBQ Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	110	1	16	5
17	Buffalo Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	110	0	11	7
18	Honey Sauce, Hot	Toppings & Ingredients	120	0	31	0
19	Pecan Brussels Sprouts	Appetizers & Sides	130	5	14	8
20	Potato Salad	Appetizers & Sides	130	3	19	6
21	Sweet Corn	Appetizers & Sides	130	5	23	5
22	Down & Dirty Rice	Appetizers & Sides	150	6	20	5
23	Daves Cheesy Mac & Cheese	Entrees	150	7	20	6
24	Sierra Mist	Beverages	160	0	39	0
25	Dr Pepper	Beverages	160	0	41	0
26	Pepsi	Beverages	160	0	41	0
27	Collard Greens	Appetizers & Sides	160	7	5	13
28	Tropicana Lemonade	Beverages	170	0	45	0
29	Mug Root Beer	Beverages	170	0	43	0
30	Brisket Burger Add-On	Burgers	170	19	3	9

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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 Famous Dave'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 is the lowest-calorie item at Famous Dave's?

Southern Style Green Beans is among the lowest at 45 calories on the US menu.

What can I eat at Famous Dave's on a diet?

Pick from the lowest-calorie items above, favour grilled proteins and salads, and watch dressings, sauces, and sugary drinks, which add calories quickly.

Does Famous Dave's have low-calorie options?

Yes. The ranking above lists 30 items under the chain's lighter end, including sides and drinks alongside mains.

Summary

For a lighter choice at Famous Dave's, start with Southern Style Green Beans at 45 calories. Log it in Nutrola to keep the rest of your day on track.