Pit StopMax & Erma's: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 236 Max & Erma'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 Max & Erma's publishes (see the source).
169 items are 400 calories or less. 49 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Herb-Grilled Salmon (no sides) (35 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb-Grilled Salmon (no sides)1 serving | 310 | 35 | 12 | 14 |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Breast (no side)1 serving | 380 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
| Tortilla Soup - Bowl1 bowl | 330 | 18 | 28 | 15 |
| French Onion Soup - Bowl1 bowl | 290 | 14 | 21 | 15 |
| Ice Cold Glass of Milk (12 fl oz)12 fl oz | 180 | 12 | 17 | 7 |
| Kids Beverage - Chocolate Milk (12 fl oz)12 fl oz | 220 | 12 | 26 | 7 |
| Clam Chowder Soup - Bowl (w/ crackers)1 bowl | 340 | 12 | 37 | 17 |
| Corn Chowder Soup - Bowl (w/ crackers)1 bowl | 290 | 11 | 41 | 10 |
| Kids Mac & Cheese (no side)1 serving | 270 | 10 | 29 | 12 |
| Kids Pasta w/ marinara (no side, w/ breadstick)1 serving | 300 | 10 | 47 | 4 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Cheeseburger Sliders (no side)1 serving | 570 | 28 | 28 | 39 |
| Chipotle Black Bean Burger1 burger | 470 | 22 | 56 | 20 |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup - Bowl (w/ crackers)1 bowl | 480 | 19 | 32 | 31 |
| Loaded Potato Soup - Bowl (w/ crackers)1 bowl | 600 | 17 | 63 | 31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herb-Grilled Salmon (no sides)1 serving | 310 | 35 | 11.3 |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Breast (no side)1 serving | 380 | 22 | 5.8 |
| Tortilla Soup - Bowl1 bowl | 330 | 18 | 5.5 |
| Kids Cheeseburger Sliders (no side)1 serving | 570 | 28 | 4.9 |
| Chipotle Black Bean Burger1 burger | 470 | 22 | 4.7 |
| Kids Cheese Pizza (no side)1 serving | 690 | 31 | 4.5 |
| Chicken Salad Sandwich1 sandwich | 770 | 31 | 4.0 |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup - Bowl (w/ crackers)1 bowl | 480 | 19 | 4.0 |
| Loaded Potato Soup - Bowl (w/ crackers)1 bowl | 600 | 17 | 2.8 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Max & Erma's?
Philly Steak (1 sandwich): 53 g protein, 940 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Max & Erma's?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Herb-Grilled Salmon (no sides) (1 serving): 35 g protein, 310 calories; Kids Grilled Chicken Breast (no side) (1 serving): 22 g protein, 380 calories; Tortilla Soup - Bowl (1 bowl): 18 g protein, 330 calories.
Where do these Max & Erma's numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Max & Erma's publishes, last checked November 4, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.