Best Foods While Taking Ozempic
Food choices matter on Ozempic (semaglutide). The medication reduces appetite and slows gastric emptying — which means smaller meals need to work harder, and the wrong foods can trigger nausea, reflux, or discomfort. GLP Food Score ranks every menu item so you know what to order before you sit down.
Ozempic (semaglutide) is a GLP-1 receptor agonist injected once weekly. It lowers blood sugar, reduces appetite, and often leads to significant weight loss as a secondary effect.
View official FDA prescribing information →How we score food for GLP-1 users +
The GLP Food Score is a 0–100 rating built around the macros that matter most on GLP-1 medications. Protein (25%) — preserves muscle and controls hunger. Net carbs (30%) — blood sugar management. Sugar (20%) — minimizes blood sugar spikes. Fiber (10%) — supports digestion. Fat (10%) — high fat worsens nausea. Calories (5%) — smaller portions, higher nutritional density. Full scoring methodology →
Top-Scoring Restaurant Items
| Restaurant | Item | Protein | Net Carbs | Calories | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yard House | Yard House Grouper | 51g | 0g | 240 | 87 |
| Yard House | Yard House Mahi Mahi | 49g | 0g | 230 | 87 |
| Yard House | Yard House Opah | 63g | 0g | 280 | 87 |
| Yard House | Yard House Red Fish | 55g | 0g | 270 | 87 |
| Bob Evans | Bob Evans Grilled Chicken Breasts | 54g | 0g | 280 | 86 |
| Bob Evans | Bob Evans Grilled to Perfection Chicken | 55g | 1g | 270 | 86 |
| Yard House | Yard House Barramundi | 50g | 0g | 260 | 86 |
| Carrabba's | Carrabba's Tuscan Grilled Chicken | 55g | 0g | 270 | 86 |
| Longhorn | Longhorn Redrock Grilled Shrimp 12 ct. | 46g | 2g | 240 | 85 |
| Texas Roadhouse | Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken | 47g | 3g | 250 | 85 |
| Papa Murphy's | Papa Murphy's Bleu Cheese Dressing | 100g | 1g | 150 | 85 |
| Outback | Outback Grilled Alaskan Halibut | 55g | 2g | 310 | 85 |
| Outback | Outback Simply Grilled Mahi | 47g | 1g | 220 | 85 |
| Longhorn | Longhorn Lemon Garlic Chicken 6 oz. 240 90 10 4 0 105 840 2 0 < 1 g 36 Lemon Garlic Chicken 9 oz. | 53g | 2g | 330 | 84 |
| Longhorn | Longhorn Lemon Garlic Chicken 9 oz. | 53g | 2g | 330 | 84 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double White Meat Chicken for Nachos | 46g | 0g | 260 | 84 |
| Texas Roadhouse | Texas Roadhouse Kids Andy's Steak | 46g | 2g | 250 | 84 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double White Meat Chicken for Quesadilla | 46g | 0g | 260 | 84 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double White Meat Chicken for Salad | 46g | 0g | 260 | 84 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double White Meat Chicken for Bowl | 46g | 0g | 260 | 84 |