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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

Cracker Barrel: most protein at 400 calories or less
ItemCalProteinCarbsFat
Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Signature Chicken)1 serving38062710
Grilled Chicken Tenders (Signature Chicken)1 serving3205768
Country Ham (8 oz.)8 oz37049219
Good Morning Breakfast1 serving390383213
Grilled Catfish (Fish & Shrimp)1 serving26033215
Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Early Dinner Deals)1 serving1903145
Crispy Tender Dippers (Kids Meals)1 serving300291315
Grilled Chicken Tenders (Breakfast Meats)1 serving1602834.5
Kid's Grilled Chicken Tenders1 serving1602834
Chili Bowl1 bowl400284412

Most protein, 400 to 600 calories

Cracker Barrel: most protein between 400 and 600 calories
ItemCalProteinCarbsFat
New York Strip Steak1 serving47067019
Crispy Tender Dippers (Signature Chicken)1 serving600572630
Sugar Cured Ham (8 oz.)8 oz41043322
Slow-Braised Pot Roast1 serving520432326
Homestyle Grilled Chicken Salad1 serving440401624
Lemon Pepper Grilled Rainbow Trout1 serving41039226
Homestyle Chicken Sandwich (grilled)1 serving490374219
Country Fried Steak1 serving600374928
Crispy Homestyle Chicken (Early Dinner Deals)1 serving530363229
Smokehouse Grilled Chicken with Mashed Potatoes1 serving410343217

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.

Cracker Barrel: protein per 100 calories
ItemCalProteinPer 100 cal
Grilled Chicken Tenders (Signature Chicken)1 serving3205717.8
Grilled Chicken Tenders (Breakfast Meats)1 serving1602817.5
Kid's Grilled Chicken Tenders1 serving1602817.5
Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Signature Chicken)1 serving3806216.3
Smokehouse Grilled Chicken (Early Dinner Deals)1 serving1903116.3
Steak & Chicken Combo (with smokehouse grilled chicken breast)1 serving6609814.8
New York Strip Steak1 serving4706714.3
Turkey Sausage1 serving1702414.1
Country Ham (8 oz.)8 oz3704913.2
Steak & Eggs1 serving6208012.9

High-protein breakfast

Cracker Barrel: high-protein breakfast items, 600 calories or less
ItemCalProteinCarbsFat
Good Morning Breakfast1 serving390383213
Grilled Chicken Tenders (Breakfast Meats)1 serving1602834.5
Egg Sandwich1 serving480214525
Eggs in the Basket1 serving430204320
Fried Catfish (Breakfast Meats)1 serving40018933
Grilled Catfish (Breakfast Meats)1 serving17017211
Biscuit Breakfast: Turkey Sausage Biscuit (each)1 each220152010
Biscuit Breakfast: Country Ham Biscuit (each)1 each230152010

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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.

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