Best Foods While Taking Zepbound
Food choices matter on Zepbound (tirzepatide). 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.
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is the weight management version of Mounjaro. Same dual GIP/GLP-1 mechanism, same dosing, specifically approved for chronic weight management.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrabba's | Carrabba's Kids Grilled Chicken Meal with Broccoli | 29g | 5g | 200 | 99 |
| Carrabba's | Carrabba's Kids Grilled Shrimp and Steamed Broccoli | 30g | 5g | 160 | 99 |
| Papa Murphy's | Papa Murphy's Chicken Caesar Salad | 25g | 3g | 190 | 98 |
| Carrabba's | Carrabba's Kids Grilled Chicken and Steamed Spinach | 27g | 2g | 190 | 98 |
| Carrabba's | Carrabba's Kids Grilled Shrimp and Steamed Spinach | 27g | 2g | 130 | 98 |
| Subway | Subway Double Chicken Salad | 36g | 6g | 220 | 95 |
| Papa Murphy's | Papa Murphy's Chicken Bacon Artichoke Salad | 34g | 4g | 330 | 95 |
| Ruby Tuesday | Ruby Tuesday Chicken Bella | 36g | 4g | 351 | 95 |
| Texas Roadhouse | Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken | 47g | 3g | 250 | 95 |
| Denny's | Denny's Tilapia Ranchero Dinner | 42g | 3g | 300 | 95 |
| Pei Wei | Pei Wei Edamame | 27g | 8g | 270 | 94 |
| Firehouse Subs | Firehouse Subs Firehouse Chopped Salad with Grilled Chicken | 57g | 9g | 375 | 94 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double Steak | 30g | 4g | 208 | 94 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double Steak for Quesadilla | 30g | 4g | 208 | 94 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double Steak for Salad | 30g | 4g | 208 | 94 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double Steak for Bowl | 30g | 4g | 208 | 94 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double Steak for Burrito | 30g | 4g | 208 | 94 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double Steak for Stacks | 30g | 4g | 208 | 94 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double Fish for Nachos | 40g | 0g | 212 | 94 |
| Moe's | Moe's Double Fish for Quesadilla | 40g | 0g | 212 | 94 |