Low-Calorie Options at Portillo's

GLP-1 medications reduce appetite, which means every calorie needs to work harder. These Portillo's items come in under 400 calories while still delivering meaningful nutrition.

Quick answer

The first 3 low calorie results at Portillo's are Portillo's Side of Sweet Peppers (40 calories, 0g protein), Portillo's Hot Peppers (50 calories, 0g protein), and Portillo's Lite French Dressing (80 calories, 0g protein).

Compare serving-level nutrition in the table below; formulations and serving sizes can change.

What this Portillo's comparison shows

This page compares 25 currently indexed low calorie Portillo's items. Their GLP-1 Food Scores range from 23 to 90, with a median of 63. The highest-ranked result is Portillo's Side of Sweet Peppers at 67/100, based on its listed serving-level nutrition.

For the nutrient defining this list, values run from 40 calories to 200 calories; the median is 120 calories. Serving sizes and formulations can differ, so open an item before ordering and confirm current details with the restaurant.

Results use the published scoring methodology and nutrition source policy. This is a nutrition comparison, not medical advice.

How to interpret this low calorie list

25 of 114 indexed Portillo's records (22%) meet this page’s numeric screen. Inclusion only means that the listed serving satisfies the category rule; it does not establish that the item is a complete meal, medically appropriate, well tolerated, or better than every excluded item.

Results remain ordered by the full six-factor GLP Food Score rather than by calories alone. That distinction matters because two qualifying items can differ substantially in protein, net carbohydrates, sugar, fiber, total fat and calories. Use the comparison table to shortlist options, then open the item record to verify its serving basis, source status, tradeoffs and current restaurant details.

Also see:High ProteinLow CarbGLP-1 FriendlyLow Sugar
ItemProteinNet CarbsCaloriesSugarGLP-1 Score
Portillo's Side of Sweet Peppers0g1g401g
Moderate·67
Portillo's Hot Peppers0g2g501g
Moderate·65
Portillo's Lite French Dressing0g20g8017g
Caution·42
Portillo's Lite Honey Dijon Dressing0g20g8016g
Caution·43
Portillo's Lite Italian Dressing0g4g803g
Moderate·64
Portillo's Slice of American Cheese4g2g900g
Moderate·65
Portillo's Chicken Noodle Soup10g7g901g
Good ✓·72
Portillo's Cup of Cheese Sauce2g8g902g
Moderate·63
Portillo's Vitaminwater XXX0g26g10026g
Caution·31
Portillo's Beef Vegetable With Barley Soup6g12g1204g
Moderate·70
Portillo's Raspberry Vinaigrette0g8g1208g
Moderate·58
Portillo's Milk, Carton8g11g12011g
Moderate·57
Portillo's Side of Gravy0g1g1200g
Moderate·64
Portillo's Char-Broiled Chicken21g2g1300g
Safe ✓·85
Portillo's Hot Chocolate1g32g14031g
Skip·29
Portillo's Odwalla Lemonade0g34g14034g
Skip·26
Portillo's Hot Dog7g2g1501g
Moderate·67
Portillo's Lite Ranch Dressing1g3g1501g
Moderate·63
Portillo's Pomegranate Limeade0g38g15034g
Skip·23
Portillo's Side Garden Salad7g14g1703g
Moderate·65
Portillo's Chipotle Ranch Dressing1g5g1702g
Moderate·63
Portillo's Flounder13g17g1800g
Moderate·67
Portillo's Cole Slaw2g13g18012g
Moderate·56
Portillo's Grilled Tuna27g1g1900g
Safe ✓·90
Portillo's Corn Chowder2g26g2006g
Moderate·52
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