Cotton Patch Cafe: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 129 Cotton Patch Cafe items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition Cotton Patch Cafe published, as listed on storyblok.pleinaircdn.com.
52 items are 400 calories or less. 44 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Chicken N' Dumplings - Bowl plus Side (Green Beans) (22 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken N' Dumplings - Bowl plus Side (Green Beans)1 bowl plus side (green beans) | 360 | 22 | 42 | 10 |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup - Cup1 cup | 270 | 12 | 23 | 15 |
| Chicken N' Dumplings - Cup1 cup | 160 | 10 | 19 | 4.5 |
| Broccoli Rice Casserole1/2 cup | 260 | 10 | 23 | 12 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuckwagon Chicken1 entree | 580 | 51 | 53 | 16 |
| Chicken Fried Chicken - Small, Original1 small entree | 570 | 31 | 54 | 26 |
| Chicken Fried Chicken - Small, Jalapeno1 small entree | 580 | 31 | 54 | 26 |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup - Bowl plus Side (Green Beans)1 bowl plus side (green beans) | 410 | 21 | 44 | 18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuckwagon Chicken1 entree | 580 | 51 | 8.8 |
| Chicken N' Dumplings - Bowl plus Side (Green Beans)1 bowl plus side (green beans) | 360 | 22 | 6.1 |
| 8 oz Bacon Wrapped Filet1 entree | 700 | 41 | 5.9 |
| Chicken Fried Chicken - Small, Original1 small entree | 570 | 31 | 5.4 |
| Chicken Fried Chicken - Small, Jalapeno1 small entree | 580 | 31 | 5.3 |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup - Bowl plus Side (Green Beans)1 bowl plus side (green beans) | 410 | 21 | 5.1 |
| Blackened Tilapia - Jr1 jr entree | 650 | 33 | 5.1 |
| Chicken Fried Steak - Small, Original1 small entree | 720 | 33 | 4.6 |
| Chicken Fried Steak - Small, Jalapeno1 small entree | 730 | 33 | 4.5 |
| Grilled Shrimp1 entree | 780 | 32 | 4.1 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Cotton Patch Cafe?
Chicken Fried Chicken - Regular, Jalapeno (1 regular entree): 57 g protein, 850 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Cotton Patch Cafe?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Chicken N' Dumplings - Bowl plus Side (Green Beans) (1 bowl plus side (green beans)): 22 g protein, 360 calories; Chicken Tortilla Soup - Cup (1 cup): 12 g protein, 270 calories; Chicken N' Dumplings - Cup (1 cup): 10 g protein, 160 calories.
Where do these Cotton Patch Cafe numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Cotton Patch Cafe publishes, last checked November 4, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.