High-Protein Low-Fat Restaurant Meals

The top match is Charred Chicken at Butcher & the Boar — 56g protein and 300 calories (Estimate). Next are Pacific Cod at Jake's Famous Crawfish (50g) and Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs at Fish Cheeks (52g).

Updated October 2026

High-protein, low-fat — the macro combination behind most "shredding" diets. 35g+ protein, under 20g fat. Look for grilled chicken, lean turkey, white fish, and shellfish-forward entrées.

High-Protein Low-Fat Meals (35g+ Protein, Under 20g Fat): Full Ranking

25 meals ranked by protein per calorie, highest first.
RankDishRestaurantCaloriesProteinCarbsFatProtein / 100 calSource
1Charred ChickenButcher & the Boar30056 g2.0 g7.0 g18.7 gEstimate
2Pacific CodJake's Famous Crawfish31050 g2.0 g10 g16.1 gEstimate
3Steamed Fish with Thai HerbsFish Cheeks33052 g6.0 g10 g15.8 gEstimate
4Grilled Chicken Breast PlatterCarrot Express37553 g3.0 g16 g14.1 gPublished by Carrot Express
5Grilled Salmon & Swai ComboCalifornia Fish Grill33046 g4.0 g14 g13.9 gPublished by California Fish Grill
6Cilantro-Lime Marinated Chicken SkewersKid Cashew Wood Fire Grill32044 g4.0 g14 g13.8 gEstimate
7Grilled Atlantic SalmonCalifornia Fish Grill30041 g5.0 g14 g13.7 gPublished by California Fish Grill
8Beef Tenderloin ToroCafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!32544 g1.0 g16 g13.5 gEstimate
9Blackened Mahi MahiButcher & the Boar37248 g6.0 g15 g12.9 gEstimate
10Mediterranean Sea Bass (Grilled)Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill43055 g9.0 g20 g12.8 gPublished by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
11Greek Rotisserie Half ChickenIlios Crafted Greek38048 g4.0 g18 g12.6 gEstimate
12Chicken Souvla PlateIlios Crafted Greek35044 g6.0 g16 g12.6 gEstimate
13Mediterranean Sea Bass (Blackened)Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill44055 g10 g20 g12.5 gPublished by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill
14Double Chicken Street Corn Pollo Fit BowlEl Pollo Loco44054 g18 g19 g12.3 gPublished by El Pollo Loco
15Wood-Fired Chicken BreastTimber Wood Fire Bistro38044 g18 g12 g11.6 gEstimate
16Flat Cut Chicken Kabob PlateLuna Grill45051 g24 g17 g11.3 gPublished by Luna Grill
17Chicken Kabob PlateLuna Grill43048 g24 g16 g11.2 gPublished by Luna Grill
18Thai Coconut SaladMODERN MARKET EATERY35840 g27 g9.0 g11.2 gPublished by MODERN MARKET EATERY
19Florida Black Grouper - Horseradish CrustedChops Lobster Bar38042 g12 g18 g11.1 gEstimate
20Rotisserie Chicken with TzatzikiKid Cashew Wood Fire Grill42046 g8.0 g20 g11.0 gEstimate
21BossProtein House65770 g55 g16 g10.7 gPublished by Protein House
22Chicken Burger (no bun)Blu Burger Grille34036 g2.0 g14 g10.6 gEstimate
23Grilled SalmonBlu Burger Grille42044 g18 g18 g10.5 gEstimate
2412 ct Chick-fil-A NuggetsChick-fil-A38040 g16 g17 g10.5 gPublished by Chick-fil-A
25Pulpo a la GallegaCafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!42844 g20 g19 g10.3 gEstimate

Includes single-serving restaurant meals of at least 300 calories whose stated calories match their protein, carb and fat grams within 25%. Sides, drinks, add-ons, kids’ meals and family-size or multi-serving items are excluded. The table lists 25 meals from 17 brands, at most 2 per brand, each labeled by source.

Why this filter combination matters

Under 20g fat per meal supports a 60g daily fat cap across three meals — common for physique athletes in the weeks before competition.

Frequently asked questions

What's the #1 result for "High-Protein Low-Fat Meals (35g+ Protein, Under 20g Fat)" right now?

The top match is Charred Chicken at Butcher & the Boar — 56g protein and 300 calories (Estimate). See the full ranked table above for the rest.

Which restaurants are on this list?

Butcher & the Boar (Charred Chicken, 56g protein), Jake's Famous Crawfish (Pacific Cod, 50g protein), Fish Cheeks (Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs, 52g protein), Carrot Express (Grilled Chicken Breast Platter, 53g protein), California Fish Grill (Grilled Salmon & Swai Combo, 46g protein) and Kid Cashew Wood Fire Grill (Cilantro-Lime Marinated Chicken Skewers, 44g protein), plus 11 more brands in the table. Each restaurant's best-ranked dish is shown, in table order.

Which meal on this list has the most protein?

Boss at Protein House: 70g protein in 657 calories, 10.7g protein per 100 calories (Published by Protein House).