Pit StopTravelCenters of America: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 61 TravelCenters of America items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition TravelCenters of America publishes (see the source).
21 items are 400 calories or less. 18 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Turkey Sausage - A la Carte (12 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Sausage - A la Carte1 order | 160 | 12 | 2 | 12 |
| Bacon - A la Carte1 order | 180 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| Soup1 side | 250 | 12 | 41 | 3 |
| House Side Salad1 side | 210 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
| Breakfast Sausage - A la Carte1 order | 230 | 10 | 0 | 19 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chili1 side | 455 | 27 | 39 | 24 |
| Macaroni & Cheese (Sides)1 side | 480 | 19 | 48 | 17 |
| Kids Macaroni & Cheese1 kids meal | 500 | 19 | 48 | 17 |
| Loaded Hash Browns1 side | 440 | 15 | 37 | 21 |
| Shrimp Basket1 serving | 576 | 15 | 44 | 42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chili1 side | 455 | 27 | 5.9 |
| Bone-In Chicken Wings1 serving | 760 | 42 | 5.5 |
| Kids Chicken Tenders1 kids meal | 680 | 31 | 4.6 |
| Kids Spaghetti1 kids meal | 700 | 31 | 4.4 |
| Macaroni & Cheese (Sides)1 side | 480 | 19 | 4.0 |
| Kids Macaroni & Cheese1 kids meal | 500 | 19 | 3.8 |
| Loaded Hash Browns1 side | 440 | 15 | 3.4 |
| Shrimp Basket1 serving | 576 | 15 | 2.6 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at TravelCenters of America?
Chicken Tenders (FSR Menu Items) (1 serving): 63 g protein, 925 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at TravelCenters of America?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Turkey Sausage - A la Carte (1 order): 12 g protein, 160 calories; Bacon - A la Carte (1 order): 12 g protein, 180 calories; Soup (1 side): 12 g protein, 250 calories.
Where do these TravelCenters of America numbers come from?
From the nutrition information TravelCenters of America publishes, last checked November 3, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.