Lowest-Calorie McAlister's Deli Meals (2026): Every Item Ranked

The lowest-calorie item at McAlister's Deli (above a few calories) is Coffee, at 5 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 McAlister's Deli (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	Coffee	Beverages	5	0	0	0
2	Black Cherry Puree	Toppings & Ingredients	35	0	9	0
3	Peach Puree	Toppings & Ingredients	40	0	9	0
4	Strawberry Puree	Toppings & Ingredients	40	0	10	0
5	Applesauce	Appetizers & Sides	50	0	12	0
6	Fire Roasted Vegetable Soup, Cup	Soup	60	4	11	0
7	Fresh Fruit	Appetizers & Sides	70	0	16	0
8	Fire Roasted Vegetable Soup, Bowl	Soup	90	6	17	0
9	Steamed Veggies	Appetizers & Sides	110	2	8	8
10	1% Milk	Beverages	110	8	13	0
11	Unsweetened Lemonade Tea	Beverages	120	0	32	0
12	Baked Lays Original Potato Chips	Appetizers & Sides	130	2	26	0
13	Baked Lays BBQ Potato Chips	Appetizers & Sides	140	2	24	0
14	Side Salad	Salads	150	9	8	10
15	Mashed Potatoes	Appetizers & Sides	150	2	22	6
16	Sweet Tea	Beverages	150	0	39	0
17	Garden Salad, Choose 2	Salads	150	9	8	10
18	Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy	Appetizers & Sides	160	2	25	7
19	Chicken Tortilla Soup, Cup	Soup	160	7	19	6
20	Coke	Beverages	170	0	46	0
21	Chicken & Dumplings Soup, Cup	Soup	170	11	21	5
22	Dr Pepper	Beverages	180	0	47	0
23	Sprite	Beverages	180	0	46	0
24	Garden Salad, Kids	Salads	180	6	24	8
25	Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Soup, Cup	Soup	180	8	25	5
26	Veggie Chili, Cup	Soup	180	9	33	2
27	Barqs Root Beer	Beverages	190	0	53	0
28	Hi C Fruit Punch	Beverages	190	0	50	0
29	Sweetened Lemonade Tea	Beverages	200	0	52	0
30	Tomato Bisque, Cup	Soup	200	5	25	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 McAlister's Deli, 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 McAlister's Deli?

Coffee is among the lowest at 5 calories on the US menu.

What can I eat at McAlister's Deli 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 McAlister's Deli 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 McAlister's Deli, start with Coffee at 5 calories. Log it in Nutrola to keep the rest of your day on track.