#1 · Carrabba's
Carrabba's Kids Grilled Shrimp and Steamed Broccoli
30g protein · 160 calories · 5g net carbs · score 99/100
Serving: 1 Serving · Verified Aug 15, 2026 · First-party source ↗
Low-Carb Restaurant Options
Lower-carb eating supports steadier blood sugar — the core metabolic goal of most GLP-1 medications. Every item below has 15g net carbs or fewer.
The short answer
The strongest low-carb fast-food orders are complete menu items with 15g or less net carbohydrate, meaningful protein, and a defined serving. The table excludes standalone meats, toppings, sauces, and menu-builder components, then ranks qualifying orders by GLP Food Score.
What to look for
- Net carbohydrate is calculated from the available total carbohydrate and fiber values; use the item page to confirm the underlying fields.
- Compare protein, calories, fat, sugar, and serving size alongside the carbohydrate number.
- Order the named item as listed unless a verified modifier and its explicit nutrition delta are shown.
How items qualify
- 15g or less net carbohydrate for the listed serving
- 15g or more protein
- 100–700 calories for the listed serving
- GLP Food Score of 80 or higher
- Complete menu item with a linked nutrition record
Five standout orders
These are complete, first-party-sourced orders from the comparison below. Order each item as named; we do not subtract ingredients unless the restaurant publishes a verified nutrition adjustment.
#2 · Wawa
Wawa Turkey BLT Express Salad
23g protein · 240 calories · 5g net carbs · score 93/100
Serving: 286 g configured item · Verified Aug 15, 2026 · First-party source ↗
#3 · Longhorn
Longhorn Redrock Grilled Shrimp 12 ct.
46g protein · 240 calories · 2g net carbs · score 92/100
Serving: 12 ct · Verified Aug 15, 2026 · First-party source ↗
#4 · Blimpie
Blimpie Chicken Caesar
22g protein · 160 calories · 4g net carbs · score 91/100
Serving: 269 g · Verified Aug 14, 2026 · First-party source ↗
#5 · Outback
Outback Center Cut Sirloin 9oz
53g protein · 420 calories · 1g net carbs · score 91/100
Serving: 1 Serving · Verified Aug 15, 2026 · First-party source ↗
Low-carb fast-food comparison
How to use this guide
Low carb is an editorial comparison screen, not a prescription or a claim that carbohydrates should be avoided. The same threshold can fit people differently depending on the rest of the meal and their clinical needs.
Net carbohydrate values are only as reliable as the restaurant nutrition fields used to calculate them. Missing values remain unknown rather than being treated as zero.
Review the scoring methodology and nutrition source and freshness policy before relying on a comparison.
Important limitations
- The database may not distinguish every type of fiber or sugar alcohol.
- Restaurant recipes and serving sizes can change.
- People using glucose-lowering medication should follow individualized guidance for carbohydrate intake.
Low-carb fast-food FAQ
What counts as low-carb fast food in this guide?
A listed serving must contain 15g or less net carbohydrate, at least 15g of protein, between 100 and 700 calories, and score 80 or higher.
Does low carb automatically mean healthier?
No. Carbohydrate is only one part of the nutrition profile, so the comparison also displays protein, calories, fiber, fat, sugar, and the overall GLP Food Score.
Are ingredient removals included?
Only when a linked item record includes a verified modifier relationship and explicit nutrient delta. Otherwise the values apply to the named item as listed.
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