Low-calorie Cracker Barrel options, ranked
Cracker Barrel publishes nutrition for 154 menu items. 62 are under 300 calories and 92 are under 500. The lightest real portion is Uncle Herschel's Favorite (eggs only - meat and sides not included) (150 calories, 14 g protein), and the lightest with at least 20 g of protein is Grilled Chicken Tenders (Breakfast side) (160 calories, 28 g protein). Numbers are per serving from Cracker Barrel's own nutrition guide; open any item for the full breakdown.
Lightest real meals
Items of 150 calories or more with at least 15 g of protein, lightest first.
Grilled Chicken Tenders (Breakfast side)
per serving · 28g protein · 3g carbs · 5g fat
160 kcal
Kid's Grilled Chicken Tenders (Kids)
per kids meal · 28g protein · 3g carbs · 4g fat
160 kcal
Turkey Sausage (Breakfast side)
per serving · 24g protein · 0g carbs · 8g fat
170 kcal
Grilled Catfish (Breakfast side)
per serving · 17g protein · 2g carbs · 11g fat
170 kcal
Bowl of Turnip Greens
per side · 15g protein · 12g carbs · 7g fat
180 kcal
Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Early Dinner)
per entrée · 31g protein · 4g carbs · 5g fat
190 kcal
Country Ham (Breakfast side)
per serving · 25g protein · 1g carbs · 9g fat
190 kcal
Sugar Cured Ham (Breakfast side)
per serving · 22g protein · 1g carbs · 11g fat
200 kcal
The Country Boy (eggs only - meat and sides not included)
per plate · 20g protein · 3g carbs · 14g fat
220 kcal
The Best Classic Meatloaf (Lunch)
per entrée · 16g protein · 7g carbs · 14g fat
220 kcal
Biscuit Breakfast: Turkey Sausage Biscuit
per 1 biscuit · 15g protein · 20g carbs · 10g fat
220 kcal
Biscuit Breakfast: Country Ham Biscuit
per 1 biscuit · 15g protein · 20g carbs · 10g fat
230 kcal
Under 300 calories
Everything, including sides, sauces and drinks, lightest first.
Tomato Slices
per side · 0g protein · 2g carbs · 0g fat
10 kcal
Steamed Broccoli
per side · 2g protein · 6g carbs · 0g fat
35 kcal
Apple Sauce (Kids)
per serving · 0g protein · 12g carbs · 0g fat
50 kcal
Hushpuppy
per 1 each · 0g protein · 7g carbs · 3g fat
50 kcal
Egg Whites
per serving · 12g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
60 kcal
Fresh Fruit
per side · 0g protein · 15g carbs · 0g fat
60 kcal
Turnip Greens
per side · 7g protein · 6g carbs · 3g fat
80 kcal
Country Green Beans
per side · 2g protein · 8g carbs · 5g fat
80 kcal
Boiled Cabbage
per side · 4g protein · 5g carbs · 7g fat
90 kcal
Multigrain Bread
per 1 slice · 3g protein · 18g carbs · 2g fat
100 kcal
Coarse Ground Grits
per side · 1g protein · 15g carbs · 4g fat
100 kcal
Potato Soup Cup (Cup)
per cup · 3g protein · 15g carbs · 4g fat
110 kcal
Sourdough Bread
per 1 slice · 3g protein · 21g carbs · 2g fat
110 kcal
Sweet Whole Baby Carrots
per side · 0g protein · 18g carbs · 5g fat
110 kcal
Turkey Noodle Soup Cup (Cup)
per cup · 9g protein · 11g carbs · 5g fat
130 kcal
Chicken Noodle Soup Cup (Cup)
per cup · 7g protein · 14g carbs · 5g fat
130 kcal
Hashbrown Casserole
per side · 3g protein · 16g carbs · 8g fat
140 kcal
Biscuit
per 1 each · 3g protein · 20g carbs · 6g fat
140 kcal
Uncle Herschel's Favorite (eggs only - meat and sides not included)
per plate · 14g protein · 2g carbs · 9g fat
150 kcal
Old Timer's Breakfast (eggs only - meat and sides not included)
per plate · 14g protein · 2g carbs · 9g fat
150 kcal
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast (eggs only - meat and sides not included)
per plate · 14g protein · 2g carbs · 9g fat
150 kcal
Two Eggs
per 2 eggs · 14g protein · 2g carbs · 9g fat
150 kcal
Beef Noodle Soup Cup (Cup)
per cup · 12g protein · 9g carbs · 8g fat
150 kcal
Grilled Chicken Tenders (Breakfast side)
per serving · 28g protein · 3g carbs · 5g fat
160 kcal
Kid's Grilled Chicken Tenders (Kids)
per kids meal · 28g protein · 3g carbs · 4g fat
160 kcal
House Salad (dressing not included)
per salad · 10g protein · 13g carbs · 9g fat
160 kcal
Turkey Sausage (Breakfast side)
per serving · 24g protein · 0g carbs · 8g fat
170 kcal
Grilled Catfish (Breakfast side)
per serving · 17g protein · 2g carbs · 11g fat
170 kcal
Pinto Beans
per side · 12g protein · 27g carbs · 2g fat
170 kcal
Whole Kernel Corn
per side · 2g protein · 16g carbs · 13g fat
170 kcal
Bowl of Turnip Greens
per side · 15g protein · 12g carbs · 7g fat
180 kcal
Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Early Dinner)
per entrée · 31g protein · 4g carbs · 5g fat
190 kcal
Country Ham (Breakfast side)
per serving · 25g protein · 1g carbs · 9g fat
190 kcal
Thick-Sliced Bacon (Breakfast side)
per serving · 13g protein · 0g carbs · 16g fat
190 kcal
Ice Cream
per 1 scoop · 3g protein · 21g carbs · 11g fat
190 kcal
Corn Muffin
per 1 each · 3g protein · 19g carbs · 11g fat
190 kcal
Sugar Cured Ham (Breakfast side)
per serving · 22g protein · 1g carbs · 11g fat
200 kcal
Chili Cup (Cup)
per cup · 14g protein · 22g carbs · 6g fat
200 kcal
Seasoned Buttery Rice
per side · 4g protein · 33g carbs · 6g fat
200 kcal
Impossible Sausage (Breakfast side)
per serving · 12g protein · 9g carbs · 14g fat
210 kcal
Biscuit and Scrambled Egg (Kids)
per kids meal · 10g protein · 20g carbs · 10g fat
210 kcal
Fried Cinnamon Apples
per side · 0g protein · 41g carbs · 5g fat
210 kcal
The Country Boy (eggs only - meat and sides not included)
per plate · 20g protein · 3g carbs · 14g fat
220 kcal
The Best Classic Meatloaf (Lunch)
per entrée · 16g protein · 7g carbs · 14g fat
220 kcal
Biscuit Breakfast: Turkey Sausage Biscuit
per 1 biscuit · 15g protein · 20g carbs · 10g fat
220 kcal
Potato Soup Bowl (Bowl)
per bowl · 7g protein · 30g carbs · 8g fat
220 kcal
Mashed Potatoes
per side · 3g protein · 28g carbs · 11g fat
220 kcal
Biscuit Breakfast: Country Ham Biscuit
per 1 biscuit · 15g protein · 20g carbs · 10g fat
230 kcal
Biscuit Breakfast: Sugar Cured Ham Biscuit
per 1 biscuit · 14g protein · 20g carbs · 9g fat
230 kcal
Kid's Ice Cream Sundae (Kids)
per serving · 3g protein · 27g carbs · 12g fat
230 kcal
Cole Slaw
per side · 0g protein · 10g carbs · 20g fat
230 kcal
Smoked Sausage Patties (Breakfast side)
per serving · 14g protein · 2g carbs · 20g fat
240 kcal
Dumplings
per side · 6g protein · 41g carbs · 6g fat
240 kcal
Sweet Potato Casserole
per side · 2g protein · 41g carbs · 8g fat
240 kcal
Turkey Noodle Soup Bowl (Bowl)
per bowl · 18g protein · 22g carbs · 10g fat
250 kcal
Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl (Bowl)
per bowl · 14g protein · 27g carbs · 10g fat
250 kcal
Biscuit Breakfast: Impossible Sausage Biscuit
per 1 biscuit · 9g protein · 24g carbs · 13g fat
250 kcal
Breaded Fried Okra
per side · 3g protein · 38g carbs · 9g fat
250 kcal
Grilled Catfish
per entrée · 33g protein · 2g carbs · 15g fat
260 kcal
Biscuit Breakfast: Thick-sliced Bacon Biscuit
per 1 biscuit · 12g protein · 20g carbs · 16g fat
270 kcal
Mac & Cheese
per side · 9g protein · 19g carbs · 18g fat
270 kcal
Hashbrown Casserole Tots
per side · 5g protein · 28g carbs · 17g fat
280 kcal
300 to 500 calories
Crispy Tender Dippers (Kids)
per kids meal · 29g protein · 13g carbs · 15g fat
300 kcal
Garlic Steak Tips
per entrée · 26g protein · 0g carbs · 22g fat
300 kcal
Beef Noodle Soup Bowl (Bowl)
per bowl · 25g protein · 17g carbs · 16g fat
300 kcal
Loaded Hashbrown Casserole
per side · 14g protein · 16g carbs · 21g fat
300 kcal
Lima Beans
per side · 15g protein · 41g carbs · 11g fat
310 kcal
Biscuit Breakfast: Smoked Sausage Biscuit
per 1 biscuit · 10g protein · 21g carbs · 21g fat
310 kcal
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
per side · 10g protein · 28g carbs · 19g fat
310 kcal
Cornbread Dressing
per side · 5g protein · 33g carbs · 18g fat
310 kcal
Grilled Chicken Tenders
per entrée · 57g protein · 6g carbs · 8g fat
320 kcal
Mini Pancakes (Kids)
per kids meal · 4g protein · 41g carbs · 15g fat
320 kcal
Crispy Rockin Fried Shrimp (Kids, fries not included)
per kids meal · 15g protein · 38g carbs · 16g fat
350 kcal
Chicken & Dumplings
per entrée · 19g protein · 53g carbs · 8g fat
360 kcal
Country Ham (8 oz)
per entrée · 49g protein · 2g carbs · 19g fat
370 kcal
Smokehouse Grilled Chicken
per entrée · 62g protein · 7g carbs · 10g fat
380 kcal
Steak Fries
per side · 5g protein · 53g carbs · 17g fat
380 kcal
Good Morning Breakfast
per plate · 38g protein · 32g carbs · 13g fat
390 kcal
Bacon Mac & Cheese
per side · 15g protein · 25g carbs · 26g fat
390 kcal
Confetti Mini Pancakes (Kids)
per kids meal · 5g protein · 58g carbs · 16g fat
390 kcal
Chili Bowl (Bowl)
per bowl · 28g protein · 44g carbs · 12g fat
400 kcal
Fried Catfish (Breakfast side)
per serving · 18g protein · 9g carbs · 33g fat
400 kcal
Sugar Cured Ham (8 oz)
per entrée · 43g protein · 3g carbs · 22g fat
410 kcal
Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout
per entrée · 39g protein · 2g carbs · 26g fat
410 kcal
Eggs in the Basket
per plate · 20g protein · 43g carbs · 20g fat
430 kcal
Homestyle Grilled Chicken Salad (dressing not included)
per salad · 40g protein · 16g carbs · 24g fat
440 kcal
The Best Classic Meatloaf
per entrée · 32g protein · 14g carbs · 29g fat
450 kcal
New York Strip Steak
per entrée · 67g protein · 0g carbs · 19g fat
470 kcal
Hamburger Steak
per entrée · 33g protein · 3g carbs · 37g fat
480 kcal
Egg Sandwich (meat not included)
per sandwich · 21g protein · 45g carbs · 25g fat
480 kcal
Homestyle Chicken Sandwich (grilled)
per sandwich · 37g protein · 42g carbs · 19g fat
490 kcal
Lil' Barrel Cheeseburgers (Kids)
per kids meal · 31g protein · 18g carbs · 32g fat
490 kcal
Questions people ask
What is the lowest-calorie item at Cracker Barrel?
Tomato Slices at 10 calories per side. The lightest item that's a full portion (150 calories or more) is Uncle Herschel's Favorite (eggs only - meat and sides not included) (150 calories, 14 g protein).
How many Cracker Barrel items are under 500 calories?
92 of the 154 items Cracker Barrel publishes nutrition for, and 62 are under 300.
What's the lowest-calorie Cracker Barrel order with real protein?
Grilled Chicken Tenders (Breakfast side) (160 calories, 28 g protein) is the lightest item with at least 20 g of protein.
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