Lou Malnati's: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 150 Lou Malnati'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 Lou Malnati's publishes (see the source).
64 items are 400 calories or less. 34 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Calamari (21 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamari1 serving (2 per order) | 333 | 21 | 8 | 21 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Individual - Lower Fat Cheese, Sausage1 slice (1/2 pizza) | 390 | 20 | 29 | 22 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Individual - Lower Fat Cheese1 slice (1/2 pizza) | 380 | 19 | 30 | 20 |
| Meatballs1 order | 320 | 18 | 7 | 25 |
| Thin Crust Pizza - Large - Lower Fat Cheese, Sausage1 slice (1/8 pizza) | 340 | 18 | 20 | 21 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Individual - Sausage1 slice (1/2 pizza) | 390 | 18 | 30 | 23 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Individual - Cheese, Mushroom, Onion1 slice (1/2 pizza) | 400 | 17 | 34 | 22 |
| Kids - Chicken Nuggets1 order | 314 | 16 | 15 | 21 |
| Thin Crust Pizza - Large - Sausage1 slice (1/8 pizza) | 340 | 16 | 21 | 22 |
| Thin Crust Pizza - Large - Lower Fat Cheese, Pepperoni1 slice (1/8 pizza) | 350 | 16 | 20 | 23 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Dish Pizza - Large - Lower Fat Cheese1 slice (1/8 pizza) | 580 | 32 | 49 | 29 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Medium - Lower Fat Cheese, Pepperoni1 slice (1/6 pizza) | 600 | 32 | 44 | 34 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Medium - Lower Fat Cheese, Sausage1 slice (1/6 pizza) | 560 | 30 | 43 | 30 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Medium - Lower Fat Cheese1 slice (1/6 pizza) | 530 | 29 | 44 | 27 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Small - Lower Fat Cheese, Pepperoni1 slice (1/4 pizza) | 540 | 29 | 37 | 30 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Small - Chicago Classic1 slice (1/4 pizza) | 600 | 29 | 38 | 37 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Medium - Sausage1 slice (1/6 pizza) | 570 | 28 | 44 | 31 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Small - Lower Fat Cheese1 slice (1/4 pizza) | 470 | 27 | 37 | 24 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Large - Cheese1 slice (1/8 pizza) | 590 | 27 | 50 | 31 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Small - Lower Fat Cheese, Sausage1 slice (1/4 pizza) | 470 | 26 | 36 | 26 |
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 Sandwich1 order | 630 | 52 | 8.3 |
| Calamari1 serving (2 per order) | 333 | 21 | 6.3 |
| Gluten Free Thin Crust Pizza - Small - Cheese1 slice (1/4 pizza) | 253 | 15 | 5.9 |
| Bone-In BuffaLou Wings - Medium1 serving (2 per order) | 726 | 42 | 5.8 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Small - Lower Fat Cheese1 slice (1/4 pizza) | 470 | 27 | 5.7 |
| Meatballs1 order | 320 | 18 | 5.6 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Small - Lower Fat Cheese, Sausage1 slice (1/4 pizza) | 470 | 26 | 5.5 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Small - Lower Fat Cheese, Pepperoni1 slice (1/4 pizza) | 540 | 29 | 5.4 |
| Thin Crust Pizza - Large - Lower Fat Cheese, Sausage1 slice (1/8 pizza) | 340 | 18 | 5.3 |
| Deep Dish Pizza - Individual - Lower Fat Cheese, Sausage1 slice (1/2 pizza) | 390 | 20 | 5.1 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Lou Malnati's?
Italian Beef Sandwich with Mozzarella Cheese (1 order): 78 g protein, 823 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Lou Malnati's?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Calamari (1 serving (2 per order)): 21 g protein, 333 calories; Deep Dish Pizza - Individual - Lower Fat Cheese, Sausage (1 slice (1/2 pizza)): 20 g protein, 390 calories; Deep Dish Pizza - Individual - Lower Fat Cheese (1 slice (1/2 pizza)): 19 g protein, 380 calories.
Where do these Lou Malnati's numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Lou Malnati's publishes, last checked November 3, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.