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

The lowest-calorie item at Zaxby's (above a few calories) is Diet Dr Pepper, 22 oz, 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 Zaxby'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	Diet Dr Pepper, 22 oz	Beverages	5	0	0	0
2	6 Celery Sticks	Appetizers & Sides	5	0	1	0
3	Tongue Torch Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	20	0	3	0
4	Nuclear Sauce, Tossing Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	30	1	4	7
5	Tongue Torch Sauce, Tossing Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	35	1	7	1
6	Lite Vinaigrette Dressing	Toppings & Ingredients	35	0	8	0
7	Insane Sauce, Tossing Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	45	1	7	1
8	Wimpy Sauce, Tossing Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	50	1	10	1
9	Bacon, for Sandwich Meals & Sandwiches	Toppings & Ingredients	50	6	0	3
10	2% Milk	Toppings & Ingredients	70	4	6	3
11	Zax Sauce, Kids	Toppings & Ingredients	70	0	2	6
12	Marinara Sauce, 1 Portion Cup	Toppings & Ingredients	90	1	11	4.5
13	Caesar Dressing	Toppings & Ingredients	90	2	2	8
14	Lite Ranch Dressing	Toppings & Ingredients	90	1	3	8
15	Original Sauce, Tossing Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	100	0	11	6
16	BBQ Sauce, Tossing Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	100	1	24	0
17	Apple Juice	Beverages	100	0	21	0
18	1 Chicken Finger w/ Insane Sauce	Entrees	110	11	4	5
19	1 Chicken Finger w/ Nuclear Sauce	Entrees	110	11	4	5
20	1 Chicken Finger w/ Tongue Torch Sauce	Entrees	110	11	4	5
21	1 Chicken Finger w/ Wimpy Sauce	Entrees	110	11	5	5
22	Teriyaki Sauce, Tossing Sauce	Toppings & Ingredients	110	2	25	0
23	Milk	Beverages	110	9	12	2.5
24	Kidz Cookies, Kids	Desserts	120	2	21	3.5
25	1 Chicken Finger w/ Original Sauce	Entrees	120	11	5	6
26	1 Chicken Finger w/ Sweet & Spicy Sauce	Entrees	120	11	8	5
27	1 Chicken Finger w/ Teriyaki Sauce	Entrees	120	11	8	5
28	Mello Yellow, 12 oz, Kiddie	Beverages	130	0	35	0
29	Minute Maid Strawberry Lemonade, 12 oz, Kiddie	Beverages	130	0	35	0
30	1 Chicken Finger w/ BBQ Sauce	Entrees	130	11	9	5

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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 Zaxby'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 Zaxby's?

Diet Dr Pepper, 22 oz is among the lowest at 5 calories on the US menu.

What can I eat at Zaxby'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 Zaxby'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 Zaxby's, start with Diet Dr Pepper, 22 oz at 5 calories. Log it in Nutrola to keep the rest of your day on track.