Pit StopFamous Dave's: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 218 Famous Dave's items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition Famous Dave's publishes (see the source).
137 items are 400 calories or less. 75 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Strips (40 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Strips1 appetizer | 380 | 40 | 22 | 15 |
| Farmhouse Traditional Wings - 1/2 lb (wings only)1/2 lb | 360 | 35 | 0 | 24 |
| Build Your Own Burger or Sandwich - Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich1 sandwich | 380 | 31 | 43 | 11 |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips (3 ea)3 pieces | 290 | 30 | 17 | 11 |
| Grilled Chicken Breast (Lunch / Early Diners)1 entree | 110 | 25 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Grilled Shrimp Skewers1 appetizer | 220 | 25 | 27 | 2.5 |
| Kid's Rib Dinner1 kids meal | 320 | 24 | 4 | 23 |
| Shrimp Skewer1 entree | 150 | 23 | 9 | 2 |
| BBQ Pulled Chicken with Texas Toast (4 oz)4 oz | 390 | 23 | 37 | 18 |
| Skirt Steak1 entree | 180 | 19 | 1 | 12 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis-Style Spareribs - Naked - 4 bones4 bones | 580 | 54 | 1 | 40 |
| BBQ Roasted Chicken (1/4 ea)1/4 chicken | 580 | 51 | 31 | 28 |
| Country-Roasted Chicken (1/4 ea)1/4 chicken | 450 | 50 | 1 | 27 |
| Baby Back Ribs - Original-Style - Half BabyHalf Baby | 560 | 50 | 7 | 37 |
| Farmhouse Boneless Wings - 1/2 lb (wings only)1/2 lb | 480 | 49 | 28 | 19 |
| Burnt Ends (6 oz)6 oz | 480 | 45 | 17 | 25 |
| BBQ Sandwich with Texas Beef Brisket1 sandwich | 600 | 43 | 48 | 28 |
| Texas Beef Brisket with Texas Toast (4 oz)4 oz | 490 | 40 | 26 | 26 |
| Georgia Chopped Pork with Texas Toast (4 oz)4 oz | 530 | 37 | 29 | 30 |
| Cedar Plank Salmon (1 ea)1 piece | 420 | 35 | 9 | 25 |
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 Breast (Lunch / Early Diners)1 entree | 110 | 25 | 22.7 |
| Shrimp Skewer1 entree | 150 | 23 | 15.3 |
| Grilled Shrimp Skewers1 appetizer | 220 | 25 | 11.4 |
| Country-Roasted Chicken (1/4 ea)1/4 chicken | 450 | 50 | 11.1 |
| Skirt Steak1 entree | 180 | 19 | 10.6 |
| Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Strips1 appetizer | 380 | 40 | 10.5 |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Strips (3 ea)3 pieces | 290 | 30 | 10.3 |
| Farmhouse Boneless Wings - 1/2 lb (wings only)1/2 lb | 480 | 49 | 10.2 |
| Traditional Wing Basket (wings only)1 appetizer | 630 | 62 | 9.8 |
| Farmhouse Traditional Wings - 1 lb (wings only)1 lb | 720 | 70 | 9.7 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Famous Dave's?
Farmhouse Boneless Wings - 1 lb (wings only) (1 lb): 98 g protein, 960 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Famous Dave's?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Strips (1 appetizer): 40 g protein, 380 calories; Farmhouse Traditional Wings - 1/2 lb (wings only) (1/2 lb): 35 g protein, 360 calories; Build Your Own Burger or Sandwich - Grilled Chicken Breast Sandwich (1 sandwich): 31 g protein, 380 calories.
Where do these Famous Dave's numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Famous Dave's publishes, last checked November 4, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.