High-protein Applebee's menu items
Of the 152 items Applebee's publishes nutrition for, 67 have 30 g of protein or more. Quesadilla Chicken Salad has the most at 122 g (1960 calories), and Classic Bone-In Wings (no flavor or dipping sauce) is the most protein-dense at 13.7 g per 100 calories. Ranked by total protein first, then by protein per calorie for anyone keeping calories down.
Most protein
Items with 15 g of protein or more, most first.
Quesadilla Chicken Salad
per salad · 122g protein · 82g carbs · 127g fat
1960 kcal
Applebee's Riblets Platter (no sauce) (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 94g protein · 73g carbs · 82g fat
1400 kcal
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs (no sauce) (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 84g protein · 68g carbs · 73g fat
1260 kcal
O-M-Cheese Burger (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 83g protein · 107g carbs · 127g fat
1900 kcal
The Classic Combo (no flavor or dipping sauce)
per appetizer · 83g protein · 189g carbs · 131g fat
2270 kcal
Bourbon Street Chicken & Sausage Penne
per entrée · 82g protein · 86g carbs · 83g fat
1410 kcal
Classic Broccoli Alfredo (with Grilled Chicken)
per entrée · 79g protein · 107g carbs · 79g fat
1440 kcal
Three-Cheese Chicken Penne
per entrée · 77g protein · 102g carbs · 71g fat
1350 kcal
O-M-Cheese Chicken Nachos
per appetizer · 77g protein · 132g carbs · 124g fat
1940 kcal
12 oz. Ribeye (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 76g protein · 46g carbs · 43g fat
870 kcal
The Prime Rib Dipper (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 73g protein · 124g carbs · 74g fat
1440 kcal
O-M-Cheese Beef Nachos
per appetizer · 73g protein · 134g carbs · 137g fat
2060 kcal
Quesadilla Burger (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 70g protein · 94g carbs · 103g fat
1580 kcal
Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 66g protein · 48g carbs · 52g fat
910 kcal
Ultimate Breakfast Burger (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 65g protein · 106g carbs · 108g fat
1650 kcal
Bacon Ranch Chicken Sandwich (with Grilled Chicken) (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 63g protein · 93g carbs · 64g fat
1190 kcal
Whisky Bacon Burger (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 63g protein · 120g carbs · 97g fat
1590 kcal
Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich (with Grilled Chicken) (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 62g protein · 106g carbs · 62g fat
1220 kcal
Chicken Fajita Rollup (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 62g protein · 114g carbs · 88g fat
1500 kcal
Applebee's Riblets Plate (no sauce) (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 61g protein · 56g carbs · 53g fat
940 kcal
Crispy Chicken Tender Salad (with Grilled Chicken)
per salad · 60g protein · 37g carbs · 29g fat
640 kcal
Fiesta Lime Chicken (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 60g protein · 98g carbs · 62g fat
1190 kcal
Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 58g protein · 78g carbs · 76g fat
1210 kcal
Big Classic Bacon Cheeseburger (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 58g protein · 95g carbs · 80g fat
1320 kcal
Bacon Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich (with Hand-Breaded Chicken) (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 58g protein · 110g carbs · 72g fat
1320 kcal
Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich (with Hand-Breaded Chicken) (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 58g protein · 122g carbs · 70g fat
1350 kcal
Caesar Salad (with Grilled Chicken)
per salad · 57g protein · 56g carbs · 57g fat
950 kcal
Bourbon Street Shrimp & Sausage Penne
per entrée · 57g protein · 87g carbs · 81g fat
1290 kcal
Classic Bone-In Wings (no flavor or dipping sauce)
per appetizer · 56g protein · 3g carbs · 20g fat
410 kcal
Oriental Chicken Salad (with Grilled Chicken)
per salad · 56g protein · 61g carbs · 29g fat
710 kcal
Most protein per calorie
Grams of protein per 100 calories, for items with at least 10 g of protein.
Classic Bone-In Wings (no flavor or dipping sauce)
per appetizer · 56g protein · 3g carbs · 20g fat
410 kcal
California Grilled Chicken Salad
per salad · 53g protein · 23g carbs · 19g fat
460 kcal
Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad
per salad · 48g protein · 38g carbs · 12g fat
430 kcal
Crispy Chicken Tender Salad (with Grilled Chicken)
per salad · 60g protein · 37g carbs · 29g fat
640 kcal
Kids Chicken Taco
per serving · 19g protein · 18g carbs · 7g fat
210 kcal
Grilled Chicken Breast (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 49g protein · 43g carbs · 22g fat
560 kcal
12 oz. Ribeye (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 76g protein · 46g carbs · 43g fat
870 kcal
8 oz. USDA Select Sirloin (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 53g protein · 44g carbs · 27g fat
620 kcal
Grilled Chicken Balsamic Berry Salad
per salad · 54g protein · 53g carbs · 29g fat
660 kcal
Oriental Chicken Salad (with Grilled Chicken)
per salad · 56g protein · 61g carbs · 29g fat
710 kcal
6 oz. USDA Select Sirloin (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 42g protein · 43g carbs · 25g fat
560 kcal
Shrimp 'N Parmesan Sirloin (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 66g protein · 48g carbs · 52g fat
910 kcal
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 56g protein · 48g carbs · 44g fat
800 kcal
Applebee's Riblets Platter (no sauce) (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 94g protein · 73g carbs · 82g fat
1400 kcal
Double-Glazed Baby Back Ribs (no sauce) (includes menu sides)
per entrée · 84g protein · 68g carbs · 73g fat
1260 kcal
Questions people ask
Which Applebee's item has the most protein?
Quesadilla Chicken Salad, with 122 g of protein and 1960 calories per salad.
What has the most protein per calorie at Applebee's?
Classic Bone-In Wings (no flavor or dipping sauce): 13.7 g of protein per 100 calories (56 g protein, 410 calories).
How many Applebee's items have 30 g of protein or more?
67 of 152. 73 have at least 20 g.
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