American Deli: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 78 American Deli items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition American Deli publishes (see the source).
38 items are 400 calories or less. 28 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Chef Salad (Small) (25 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Salad (Small)1 small salad | 235 | 25 | 10 | 10 |
| Grilled Chicken Salad (Small)1 small salad | 225 | 19 | 15 | 14 |
| Shrimp (8pc)8 piece | 397 | 10 | 40 | 20 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (6pc)6 piece | 592 | 70 | 0 | 35 |
| Chef Salad (Large)1 large salad | 460 | 41 | 19 | 18 |
| Grilled Chicken Salad (Large)1 large salad | 440 | 39 | 21 | 31 |
| Gyro (Chicken)1 sandwich | 460 | 35 | 53 | 19 |
| Fried Chicken Salad (Small)1 small salad | 440 | 20 | 25 | 30 |
Most protein for the calories
Items of 800 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein per 100 calories.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wings (6pc)6 piece | 592 | 70 | 11.8 |
| Chef Salad (Small)1 small salad | 235 | 25 | 10.6 |
| Grilled Chicken Salad (Large)1 large salad | 440 | 39 | 8.9 |
| Gyro (Chicken)1 sandwich | 460 | 35 | 7.6 |
| Burger (Turkey)1 sandwich | 738 | 40 | 5.4 |
| Fried Chicken Salad (Small)1 small salad | 440 | 20 | 4.5 |
| Reuben1 sandwich | 788 | 30 | 3.8 |
| Philly (Beef)1 sandwich | 796 | 30 | 3.8 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at American Deli?
Wings (6pc) (6 piece): 70 g protein, 592 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at American Deli?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Chef Salad (Small) (1 small salad): 25 g protein, 235 calories; Grilled Chicken Salad (Small) (1 small salad): 19 g protein, 225 calories; Shrimp (8pc) (8 piece): 10 g protein, 397 calories.
Where do these American Deli numbers come from?
From the nutrition information American Deli publishes, last checked November 5, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.