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What to Order at Denny's on GLP-1 Medications

Looking for what to order at Denny's on GLP-1 medications? Compare 198 menu items scored for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro & Zepbound. 30 rated Excellent or Good.

At a glance · current menu analysis

What can I order at Denny's while taking a GLP-1 medication?

Start with Denny's Tilapia Ranchero Dinner, the highest-scoring item in the current Denny's dataset at 95/100 (Excellent). GLP Food Score compares listed nutrition values; it does not determine personal tolerance or replace advice from your clinician.

Highest proteinDenny's Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Dinner · 65g
Lowest calorieDenny's Broccoli · 35 cal
Lowest net carbsDenny's 55+ Grilled Tilapia · 0g

Key findings from the Denny's menu

Cite this analysis: “Denny's GLP-1 Menu Guide,” GLP Food Score. Methodology · Source policy

Denny's currently has 198 indexed menu items in GLP Food Score. 30 (15%) are rated Good or Excellent. The highest-scoring item is Denny's Tilapia Ranchero Dinner at 95/100 (Excellent).

Among categories with at least 3 indexed items, Salad Components currently has the highest average score at 75/100. 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.

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Best current GLP-1 menu scores at Denny's

These are the highest scores in the current dataset, not medical recommendations. Confirm serving size and current ingredients before ordering.

5 highest-scoring indexed items; score ties retain the menu’s stable order.
Menu itemNutrition snapshotScore
Denny's Tilapia Ranchero Dinner42g protein · 3g net carbs · 300 calories95/100
Denny's 55+ Grilled Tilapia41g protein · 0g net carbs · 250 calories92/100
Denny's 55+ Grilled Chicken29g protein · 0g net carbs · 200 calories90/100
Denny's Grilled Chicken29g protein · 0g net carbs · 200 calories90/100
Denny's Grilled Seasoned Chicken Breast29g protein · 0g net carbs · 200 calories90/100

Data notes: Scores use the nutrition values currently stored for each indexed item. Review sources and update policy →

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Full Denny's Menu

Every menu item we score, highest GLP-1 score first — page 1 of 2.

Denny's Tilapia Ranchero Dinner42g protein · 3g net carbs · 300 cal95Denny's 55+ Grilled Tilapia41g protein · — net carbs · 250 cal92Denny's 55+ Grilled Chicken29g protein · — net carbs · 200 cal90Denny's Grilled Chicken29g protein · — net carbs · 200 cal90Denny's Grilled Seasoned Chicken Breast29g protein · — net carbs · 200 cal90Denny's Kid's Grilled Chicken on a Stick29g protein · — net carbs · 200 cal90Denny's Sirloin Steak Dinner54g protein · 1g net carbs · 360 cal87Denny's Slow-Cooked Pot Roast Dinner43g protein · 9g net carbs · 400 cal84Denny's Wild Alaska Salmon32g protein · 1g net carbs · 350 cal84Denny's Wild Alaska Salmon Dinner32g protein · 1g net carbs · 350 cal84Denny's 100% Beef Patty29g protein · — net carbs · 360 cal83Denny's Garlic Peppercorn Sirloin Dinner43g protein · 3g net carbs · 420 cal83Denny's Fit Fare Tilapia Ranchero48g protein · 22g net carbs · 461 cal82Denny's Loaded Veggie Omelette29g protein · 6g net carbs · 450 cal82Denny's Veggie Patty17g protein · 14g net carbs · 170 cal82Denny's T-Bone Steak Dinner52g protein · — net carbs · 490 cal81Denny's 55+ Omelette27g protein · 6g net carbs · 480 cal78Denny's Cobb Salad22g protein · 14g net carbs · 430 cal78Denny's Grilled Ham Slice15g protein · 1g net carbs · 90 cal78Denny's Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Dinner65g protein · 5g net carbs · 631 cal78Denny's Turkey Bacon Strips15g protein · 1g net carbs · 130 cal78Denny's Ultimate Omelette36g protein · 4g net carbs · 711 cal78Denny's My Hammy & Cheese Omelette49g protein · 4g net carbs · 600 cal77Denny's Wild West Omelette41g protein · 7g net carbs · 581 cal76Denny's Philly Cheesesteak Omelette46g protein · 8g net carbs · 711 cal75Denny's Prime Rib13g protein · 3g net carbs · 130 cal75Denny's All-American Slam with Hash Browns44g protein · 17g net carbs · 931 cal71Denny's Broccoli3g protein · 2g net carbs · 35 cal71Denny's Fit Fare Veggie Sizzlin' Skillet22g protein · 33g net carbs · 390 cal71Denny's T-Bone Steak with Hash Browns53g protein · 15g net carbs · 661 cal71Denny's Caesar Salad with Caesar Dressing17g protein · 7g net carbs · 911 cal70Denny's Avocado1g protein · — net carbs · 45 cal69Denny's Chopped Nuts6g protein · 3g net carbs · 150 cal69Denny's Kid's Chicken Nuggets11g protein · 10g net carbs · 190 cal69Denny's Kid's Steamed Broccoli2g protein · 2g net carbs · 25 cal69Denny's Bacon Strips7g protein · 1g net carbs · 100 cal68Denny's Egg White7g protein · — net carbs · 28 cal68Denny's Fried Chicken Strips25g protein · 38g net carbs · 370 cal68Denny's Hearty Breakfast Sausage14g protein · 5g net carbs · 350 cal68Denny's Scrambled Egg7g protein · 1g net carbs · 110 cal68Denny's Buffalo Sauce— protein · — net carbs · 70 cal67Denny's Caramelized Onions— protein · 1g net carbs · 70 cal67Denny's Pico de Gallo1g protein · 2g net carbs · 15 cal67Denny's 55+ Country-Fried Steak with gravy19g protein · 22g net carbs · 400 cal66Denny's Boiled Egg6g protein · — net carbs · 60 cal66Denny's Jr. Cheeseburger29g protein · 30g net carbs · 461 cal66Denny's Sausage Links9g protein · 1g net carbs · 320 cal66Denny's Swiss Cheese6g protein · — net carbs · 80 cal66Denny's American Cheese4g protein · 1g net carbs · 80 cal65Denny's Brown Gravy— protein · 2g net carbs · 10 cal65Denny's Cheddar Cheese5g protein · — net carbs · 80 cal65Denny's Country Gravy1g protein · 3g net carbs · 45 cal65Denny's Fried Egg5g protein · — net carbs · 90 cal65Denny's Garden Side Salad without dressing8g protein · 14g net carbs · 170 cal65Denny's Half & Half Creamer— protein · — net carbs · 10 cal65Denny's House Salad9g protein · 16g net carbs · 190 cal65Denny's Mayonnaise— protein · — net carbs · 100 cal65Denny's Sauteed Mushrooms1g protein · 1g net carbs · 60 cal65Denny's Sour Cream1g protein · 1g net carbs · 45 cal65Denny's Tomato Sauce1g protein · 3g net carbs · 25 cal65Denny's Whipped Cream— protein · 1g net carbs · 15 cal65Denny's Whipped Margarine— protein · — net carbs · 40 cal65Denny's Italian Dressing— protein · 4g net carbs · 15 cal64Denny's Sugar-Free Maple Flavored Syrup— protein · 6g net carbs · 25 cal64Denny's Caesar Side Salad with Caesar Dressing6g protein · 13g net carbs · 240 cal63Denny's Grits with Margarine1g protein · 11g net carbs · 90 cal63Denny's Hazelnut or French Vanilla Creamer— protein · 5g net carbs · 30 cal62Denny's Jr. Garden Salad2g protein · 12g net carbs · 80 cal62Denny's Kid's Sweet Petite Corn4g protein · 15g net carbs · 210 cal62Denny's Crazy Spicy Sizzlin' Skillet Dinner50g protein · 36g net carbs · 861 cal61Denny's Croutons2g protein · 11g net carbs · 70 cal61Denny's Jr. French Toast21g protein · 28g net carbs · 490 cal61Denny's Hash Browns1g protein · 14g net carbs · 170 cal60Denny's Kids' Goldfish Crackers3g protein · 15g net carbs · 120 cal60Denny's Santa Fe Sizzlin' Skillet16g protein · 28g net carbs · 521 cal60Denny's Cheddar Cheese Hash Browns6g protein · 14g net carbs · 250 cal59Denny's Chicken Strips Dinner34g protein · 51g net carbs · 490 cal59Denny's Red-Skinned Potatoes4g protein · 23g net carbs · 200 cal59Denny's Country Fried Steak with Gravy Dinner30g protein · 35g net carbs · 631 cal58Denny's Strawberry Topping— protein · 9g net carbs · 40 cal58Denny's Supreme Sizzlin' Skillet15g protein · 29g net carbs · 561 cal58Denny's The Super Bird Sandwich40g protein · 41g net carbs · 591 cal58Denny's Bleu Cheese Dressing4g protein · 4g net carbs · 324 cal57Denny's Blue Cheese Dressing4g protein · 4g net carbs · 316 cal57Denny's Kid's Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes3g protein · 17g net carbs · 120 cal57Denny's Red-Skinned Mashed Potatoes3g protein · 17g net carbs · 120 cal57Denny's Bacon Cheddar Tots10g protein · 29g net carbs · 300 cal56Denny's Garlic Toast/Dinner Bread6g protein · 24g net carbs · 190 cal56Denny's Everything Hash Browns7g protein · 22g net carbs · 310 cal55Denny's Mozzarella Cheese Sticks32g protein · 58g net carbs · 561 cal55Denny's Whole Wheat Bun10g protein · 36g net carbs · 230 cal55Denny's Caesar Dressing2g protein · 4g net carbs · 376 cal54Denny's Oreo Cookie Pieces1g protein · 15g net carbs · 110 cal54Denny's Country-Fried Steak & Hash Browns20g protein · 36g net carbs · 571 cal53Denny's Kid's Grapes1g protein · 13g net carbs · 60 cal53Denny's Ranch Dressing— protein · 2g net carbs · 396 cal53Denny's Tomato Juice4g protein · 17g net carbs · 90 cal53Denny's Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger50g protein · 45g net carbs · 1001 cal51Denny's Whole Grain Rice6g protein · 43g net carbs · 240 cal51Denny's Pot Roast Melt63g protein · 49g net carbs · 791 cal50

Denny's — FAQ for GLP-1 users

What should I order at Denny's on a GLP-1 medication? +

Denny's Tilapia Ranchero Dinner is the highest-scoring item in the current Denny's dataset at 95/100 (Excellent). Compare its serving-level nutrition with your needs and tolerance; the score is not a medical recommendation.

How many Denny's menu items rate Good or Excellent? +

30 of 198 indexed Denny's menu items (15%) currently rate Good or Excellent. These are nutrition-comparison labels, not a guarantee that an item is appropriate for every person.

Which Denny's item has the most protein in this comparison? +

Denny's Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Dinner lists 65g protein, the highest value among good or excellent indexed items with protein data.

What is the lowest-calorie Denny's choice in this comparison? +

Denny's Broccoli lists 35 calories, the lowest positive calorie value among good or excellent indexed items with calorie data. Check the serving basis before comparing portions.

Which Denny's choice has the fewest net carbs in this comparison? +

Denny's 55+ Grilled Tilapia lists 0g net carbs, the lowest value among good or excellent indexed items with net-carbohydrate data.

When was the Denny's nutrition data last checked? +

First-party source reconciliation for the Denny's menu is not yet complete. Review the source information on individual item pages before relying on a value.

How does GLP Food Score evaluate Denny'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.

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