Applebee's Nutrition: What to Order on GLP-1 Medications
Looking for Applebee's nutrition and what to order on GLP-1 medications? Compare 234 menu items scored for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro & Zepbound. 15 rated Excellent or Good.
At a glance · current menu analysis
What can I order at Applebee's while taking a GLP-1 medication?
Start with Applebee's Classic Bone-In Wings (no flavor or dipping sauce), the highest-scoring nutritionally meaningful complete menu choice in the current Applebee's dataset at 89/100 (Excellent). GLP Food Score compares listed nutrition values; it does not determine personal tolerance or replace advice from your clinician.
Key findings from the Applebee's menu
- 234 indexed menu items were analyzed; 15 (6%) currently rate Good or Excellent.
- The comparisons above use first-party-sourced good or excellent complete orders with a listed value for the nutrient.
- 84 of 118 items with sodium data list at least 1,000mg sodium.
- Scores use formula version 1.0 and the serving-level nutrition stored for each item.
Applebee's currently has 234 indexed menu items in GLP Food Score. 15 (6%) are rated Good or Excellent. The highest-scoring complete menu choice is Applebee's Classic Bone-In Wings (no flavor or dipping sauce) at 89/100 (Excellent).
Among categories with at least 3 indexed items, Soups & Chilis currently has the highest average score at 60/100. Use the High Protein, Low Carb, Low Calorie, and Low Sugar views to narrow the menu, then open an item for its serving-level nutrition and score rationale. Scores compare the listed nutrition values; they are not medical recommendations.
About Applebee's
Applebee’s began in 1980 when Bill and T.J. Palmer opened a restaurant in Decatur, Georgia. The chain describes its current concept as a neighborhood grill and bar built around casual dining, familiar American food and drinks.
Restaurant background source: Applebee’s — History ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-22
Highest-scoring complete menu choices at Applebee's
Components, toppings, sauces and standalone sides are excluded. Every choice must represent at least 100 calories, have complete scoring inputs, and include a first-party nutrition source, serving basis and verification date. These are nutrition comparisons, not medical recommendations. Order each named item as listed unless its item page documents a verified modification.
| Menu item | Nutrition snapshot | Why it stands out · tradeoff | Source basis | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applebee's Classic Bone-In Wings (no flavor or dipping sauce) | 56g protein · 1g net carbs · 415 calories | Strength: 56g protein. Tradeoff: review the full serving-level nutrition before ordering. | Serving · checked Aug 13, 2026 · official source ↗ | 89/100 |
| Applebee's Kid's Chicken Taco | 19g protein · 17g net carbs · 214 calories | Strength: 214 calories. Tradeoff: review the full serving-level nutrition before ordering. | Serving · checked Aug 13, 2026 · official source ↗ | 77/100 |
| Applebee's Kid's Chicken Tenders | 19g protein · 15g net carbs · 290 calories | Strength: 290 calories. Tradeoff: review the full serving-level nutrition before ordering. | Serving · checked Aug 13, 2026 · official source ↗ | 75/100 |
| Applebee's Grilled Chicken Breast | 49g protein · 36g net carbs · 555 calories | Strength: 49g protein. Tradeoff: 1796mg sodium. | Serving · checked Aug 13, 2026 · official source ↗ | 69/100 |
| Applebee's 6 oz. USDA Select Sirloin | 42g protein · 37g net carbs · 556 calories | Strength: 42g protein. Tradeoff: 1881mg sodium. | Serving · checked Aug 13, 2026 · official source ↗ | 68/100 |
Data notes: Scores use the nutrition values currently stored for each indexed item. Review sources and update policy →
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Applebee's — FAQ for GLP-1 users
What should I order at Applebee's on a GLP-1 medication? +
Applebee's Classic Bone-In Wings (no flavor or dipping sauce) is the highest-scoring complete menu choice with first-party source evidence in the current Applebee's dataset at 89/100 (Excellent). Compare its serving-level nutrition with your needs and tolerance; the score is not a medical recommendation.
How many Applebee's menu items rate Good or Excellent? +
15 of 234 indexed Applebee's menu items (6%) currently rate Good or Excellent. These are nutrition-comparison labels, not a guarantee that an item is appropriate for every person.
How many Applebee's menu items have a complete GLP Food Score? +
234 of 234 indexed Applebee's menu items currently have all six required scoring inputs for the same recorded serving. The other 0 items remain unscored until the missing serving-level data can be reconciled.
How much of the Applebee's menu has a first-party nutrition source? +
118 of 234 indexed Applebee's menu records currently link to a first-party nutrition source. Source coverage is reported separately from score availability because an official record can still omit a required nutrient.
Does GLP Food Score treat missing Applebee's nutrition values as zero? +
No. For the 0 currently unscored Applebee's items, a blank nutrient remains unknown rather than becoming zero. Those records are excluded from score rankings and Good or Excellent counts until a complete serving-level record is available.
Which Applebee's item has the most protein in this comparison? +
Applebee's Classic Bone-In Wings (no flavor or dipping sauce) lists 56g protein, the highest value among first-party-sourced good or excellent complete orders with protein data.
What is the lowest-calorie Applebee's choice in this comparison? +
Applebee's Kid's Chicken Taco lists 214 calories, the lowest positive calorie value among first-party-sourced good or excellent complete orders with calorie data. Check the serving basis before comparing portions.
Which Applebee's choice has the fewest net carbs in this comparison? +
Applebee's Classic Bone-In Wings (no flavor or dipping sauce) lists 1g net carbs, the lowest value among first-party-sourced good or excellent complete orders with net-carbohydrate data.
How common are high-sodium items on the Applebee's menu? +
84 of 118 indexed Applebee's items with sodium data list at least 1,000mg sodium per recorded serving. Items without a sodium value are excluded from that count.
When was the Applebee's nutrition data last checked? +
118 of 234 Applebee's menu records have first-party verification; the latest recorded check was August 13, 2026.
How does GLP Food Score evaluate Applebee's menu items? +
Formula version 1.0 compares the listed protein, net carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, fat, and calories for each recorded serving. Community ratings are separate and do not change the nutrition score.
Nutrition-source records last checked August 13, 2026. Review sources and update policy →