Cracker Barrel: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 305 Cracker Barrel items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition Cracker Barrel published, as listed on app.everybite.com.
211 items are 400 calories or less. 54 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Signature Chicken) (62 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Signature Chicken)1 serving | 380 | 62 | 7 | 10 |
| Grilled Chicken Tenders (Signature Chicken)1 serving | 320 | 57 | 6 | 8 |
| Country Ham (8 oz.)8 oz | 370 | 49 | 2 | 19 |
| Good Morning Breakfast1 serving | 390 | 38 | 32 | 13 |
| Grilled Catfish (Fish & Shrimp)1 serving | 260 | 33 | 2 | 15 |
| Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Early Dinner Deals)1 serving | 190 | 31 | 4 | 5 |
| Crispy Tender Dippers (Kids Meals)1 serving | 300 | 29 | 13 | 15 |
| Grilled Chicken Tenders (Breakfast Meats)1 serving | 160 | 28 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Kid's Grilled Chicken Tenders1 serving | 160 | 28 | 3 | 4 |
| Chili Bowl1 bowl | 400 | 28 | 44 | 12 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Strip Steak1 serving | 470 | 67 | 0 | 19 |
| Crispy Tender Dippers (Signature Chicken)1 serving | 600 | 57 | 26 | 30 |
| Sugar Cured Ham (8 oz.)8 oz | 410 | 43 | 3 | 22 |
| Slow-Braised Pot Roast1 serving | 520 | 43 | 23 | 26 |
| Homestyle Grilled Chicken Salad1 serving | 440 | 40 | 16 | 24 |
| Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout1 serving | 410 | 39 | 2 | 26 |
| Homestyle Chicken Sandwich (grilled)1 serving | 490 | 37 | 42 | 19 |
| Country Fried Steak1 serving | 600 | 37 | 49 | 28 |
| Crispy Homestyle Chicken (Early Dinner Deals)1 serving | 530 | 36 | 32 | 29 |
| Smokehouse Grilled Chicken with Mashed Potatoes1 serving | 410 | 34 | 32 | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Tenders (Signature Chicken)1 serving | 320 | 57 | 17.8 |
| Grilled Chicken Tenders (Breakfast Meats)1 serving | 160 | 28 | 17.5 |
| Kid's Grilled Chicken Tenders1 serving | 160 | 28 | 17.5 |
| Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Signature Chicken)1 serving | 380 | 62 | 16.3 |
| Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Early Dinner Deals)1 serving | 190 | 31 | 16.3 |
| Steak & Chicken Combo (with smokehouse grilled chicken breast)1 serving | 660 | 98 | 14.8 |
| New York Strip Steak1 serving | 470 | 67 | 14.3 |
| Turkey Sausage1 serving | 170 | 24 | 14.1 |
| Country Ham (8 oz.)8 oz | 370 | 49 | 13.2 |
| Steak & Eggs1 serving | 620 | 80 | 12.9 |
High-protein breakfast
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Morning Breakfast1 serving | 390 | 38 | 32 | 13 |
| Grilled Chicken Tenders (Breakfast Meats)1 serving | 160 | 28 | 3 | 4.5 |
| Egg Sandwich1 serving | 480 | 21 | 45 | 25 |
| Eggs in the Basket1 serving | 430 | 20 | 43 | 20 |
| Fried Catfish (Breakfast Meats)1 serving | 400 | 18 | 9 | 33 |
| Grilled Catfish (Breakfast Meats)1 serving | 170 | 17 | 2 | 11 |
| Biscuit Breakfast: Turkey Sausage Biscuit (each)1 each | 220 | 15 | 20 | 10 |
| Biscuit Breakfast: Country Ham Biscuit (each)1 each | 230 | 15 | 20 | 10 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Cracker Barrel?
Steak & Chicken Combo (with smokehouse grilled chicken breast) (1 serving): 98 g protein, 660 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Cracker Barrel?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Signature Chicken) (1 serving): 62 g protein, 380 calories; Grilled Chicken Tenders (Signature Chicken) (1 serving): 57 g protein, 320 calories; Country Ham (8 oz.) (8 oz): 49 g protein, 370 calories.
What is a high-protein breakfast at Cracker Barrel?
Good Morning Breakfast (1 serving): 38 g protein, 390 calories; Grilled Chicken Tenders (Breakfast Meats) (1 serving): 28 g protein, 160 calories; Egg Sandwich (1 serving): 21 g protein, 480 calories.
Where do these Cracker Barrel numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Cracker Barrel publishes, last checked November 2, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.