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
| Rank | Dish | Restaurant | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Protein / 100 cal | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charred Chicken | Butcher & the Boar | 300 | 56 g | 2.0 g | 7.0 g | 18.7 g | Estimate |
| 2 | Pacific Cod | Jake's Famous Crawfish | 310 | 50 g | 2.0 g | 10 g | 16.1 g | Estimate |
| 3 | Steamed Fish with Thai Herbs | Fish Cheeks | 330 | 52 g | 6.0 g | 10 g | 15.8 g | Estimate |
| 4 | Grilled Chicken Breast Platter | Carrot Express | 375 | 53 g | 3.0 g | 16 g | 14.1 g | Published by Carrot Express |
| 5 | Grilled Salmon & Swai Combo | California Fish Grill | 330 | 46 g | 4.0 g | 14 g | 13.9 g | Published by California Fish Grill |
| 6 | Cilantro-Lime Marinated Chicken Skewers | Kid Cashew Wood Fire Grill | 320 | 44 g | 4.0 g | 14 g | 13.8 g | Estimate |
| 7 | Grilled Atlantic Salmon | California Fish Grill | 300 | 41 g | 5.0 g | 14 g | 13.7 g | Published by California Fish Grill |
| 8 | Beef Tenderloin Toro | Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! | 325 | 44 g | 1.0 g | 16 g | 13.5 g | Estimate |
| 9 | Blackened Mahi Mahi | Butcher & the Boar | 372 | 48 g | 6.0 g | 15 g | 12.9 g | Estimate |
| 10 | Mediterranean Sea Bass (Grilled) | Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill | 430 | 55 g | 9.0 g | 20 g | 12.8 g | Published by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill |
| 11 | Greek Rotisserie Half Chicken | Ilios Crafted Greek | 380 | 48 g | 4.0 g | 18 g | 12.6 g | Estimate |
| 12 | Chicken Souvla Plate | Ilios Crafted Greek | 350 | 44 g | 6.0 g | 16 g | 12.6 g | Estimate |
| 13 | Mediterranean Sea Bass (Blackened) | Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill | 440 | 55 g | 10 g | 20 g | 12.5 g | Published by Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill |
| 14 | Double Chicken Street Corn Pollo Fit Bowl | El Pollo Loco | 440 | 54 g | 18 g | 19 g | 12.3 g | Published by El Pollo Loco |
| 15 | Wood-Fired Chicken Breast | Timber Wood Fire Bistro | 380 | 44 g | 18 g | 12 g | 11.6 g | Estimate |
| 16 | Flat Cut Chicken Kabob Plate | Luna Grill | 450 | 51 g | 24 g | 17 g | 11.3 g | Published by Luna Grill |
| 17 | Chicken Kabob Plate | Luna Grill | 430 | 48 g | 24 g | 16 g | 11.2 g | Published by Luna Grill |
| 18 | Thai Coconut Salad | MODERN MARKET EATERY | 358 | 40 g | 27 g | 9.0 g | 11.2 g | Published by MODERN MARKET EATERY |
| 19 | Florida Black Grouper - Horseradish Crusted | Chops Lobster Bar | 380 | 42 g | 12 g | 18 g | 11.1 g | Estimate |
| 20 | Rotisserie Chicken with Tzatziki | Kid Cashew Wood Fire Grill | 420 | 46 g | 8.0 g | 20 g | 11.0 g | Estimate |
| 21 | Boss | Protein House | 657 | 70 g | 55 g | 16 g | 10.7 g | Published by Protein House |
| 22 | Chicken Burger (no bun) | Blu Burger Grille | 340 | 36 g | 2.0 g | 14 g | 10.6 g | Estimate |
| 23 | Grilled Salmon | Blu Burger Grille | 420 | 44 g | 18 g | 18 g | 10.5 g | Estimate |
| 24 | 12 ct Chick-fil-A Nuggets | Chick-fil-A | 380 | 40 g | 16 g | 17 g | 10.5 g | Published by Chick-fil-A |
| 25 | Pulpo a la Gallega | Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! | 428 | 44 g | 20 g | 19 g | 10.3 g | Estimate |
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).