Penn Station Nutrition: What to Order on GLP-1 Medications
Looking for Penn Station nutrition and what to order on GLP-1 medications? Compare 25 menu items scored for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro & Zepbound. 1 rated Excellent or Good.
At a glance · current menu analysis
What can I order at Penn Station while taking a GLP-1 medication?
Start with Penn Station Bacon Cheese Sauce (where available), the highest-scoring nutritionally meaningful complete menu choice in the current Penn Station dataset at 62/100 (Moderate). GLP Food Score compares listed nutrition values; it does not determine personal tolerance or replace advice from your clinician.
Key findings from the Penn Station menu
- 25 indexed menu items were analyzed; 1 (4%) currently rate Good or Excellent.
- The comparisons above use first-party-sourced complete orders with complete scoring inputs with a listed value for the nutrient.
- 1 of 24 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.
Penn Station currently has 25 indexed menu items in GLP Food Score. 1 (4%) are rated Good or Excellent. The highest-scoring complete menu choice is Penn Station Bacon Cheese Sauce (where available) at 62/100 (Moderate).
Among categories with at least 2 indexed items, Item currently has the highest average score at 28/100. 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 Penn Station
Jeff Osterfeld opened the first Penn Station restaurant in Cincinnati in 1985 after adding a Philadelphia-inspired cheesesteak to his earlier deli menu. The restaurant developed around grilled submarine sandwiches, fresh-cut fries and hand-squeezed lemonade prepared in view of guests.
Restaurant background source: Penn Station East Coast Subs — Our History ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-22
Highest-scoring complete menu choices at Penn Station
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Station Bacon Cheese Sauce (where available) | 4g protein · 9g net carbs · 135 calories | Strength: 9g net carbs. Tradeoff: review the full serving-level nutrition before ordering. | 1 · checked Aug 15, 2026 · official source ↗ | 62/100 |
| Penn Station Fries (Small) | 3g protein · 31g net carbs · 378 calories | Strength: 378 calories. Tradeoff: review the full serving-level nutrition before ordering. | 5.5 oz · checked Aug 15, 2026 · official source ↗ | 46/100 |
| Penn Station Fries (Large) | 10g protein · 104g net carbs · 1260 calories | Strength: score 37/100 in the current menu comparison. Tradeoff: 1655mg sodium. | 18.3 oz · checked Aug 15, 2026 · official source ↗ | 37/100 |
| Penn Station Fries (Medium) | 5g protein · 54g net carbs · 654 calories | Strength: score 31/100 in the current menu comparison. Tradeoff: 45g fat. | 9.5 oz · checked Aug 15, 2026 · official source ↗ | 31/100 |
| Penn Station Lemonade (Regular) | 0g protein · 37g net carbs · 141 calories | Strength: 141 calories. Tradeoff: 35g sugar. | 16 oz · checked Aug 15, 2026 · official source ↗ | 24/100 |
Data notes: Scores use the nutrition values currently stored for each indexed item. Review sources and update policy →
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Penn Station — FAQ for GLP-1 users
What should I order at Penn Station on a GLP-1 medication? +
Penn Station Bacon Cheese Sauce (where available) is the highest-scoring complete menu choice with first-party source evidence in the current Penn Station dataset at 62/100 (Moderate). Compare its serving-level nutrition with your needs and tolerance; the score is not a medical recommendation.
How many Penn Station menu items rate Good or Excellent? +
1 of 25 indexed Penn Station menu items (4%) currently rate Good or Excellent. These are nutrition-comparison labels, not a guarantee that an item is appropriate for every person.
How many Penn Station menu items have a complete GLP Food Score? +
24 of 25 indexed Penn Station menu items currently have all six required scoring inputs for the same recorded serving. The other 1 item remains unscored until the missing serving-level data can be reconciled.
How much of the Penn Station menu has a first-party nutrition source? +
24 of 25 indexed Penn Station 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 Penn Station nutrition values as zero? +
No. For the 1 currently unscored Penn Station item, 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 Penn Station item has the most protein in this comparison? +
Penn Station Fries (Large) lists 10g protein, the highest value among first-party-sourced complete orders with complete scoring inputs with protein data.
What is the lowest-calorie Penn Station choice in this comparison? +
Penn Station Bacon Cheese Sauce (where available) lists 135 calories, the lowest positive calorie value among first-party-sourced complete orders with complete scoring inputs with calorie data. Check the serving basis before comparing portions.
Which Penn Station choice has the fewest net carbs in this comparison? +
Penn Station Bacon Cheese Sauce (where available) lists 9g net carbs, the lowest value among first-party-sourced complete orders with complete scoring inputs with net-carbohydrate data.
How common are high-sodium items on the Penn Station menu? +
1 of 24 indexed Penn Station 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 Penn Station nutrition data last checked? +
24 of 25 Penn Station menu records have first-party verification; the latest recorded check was September 21, 2026.
How does GLP Food Score evaluate Penn Station 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 September 21, 2026. Review sources and update policy →