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Chili's vs Olive Garden for Low-Sugar Meals

Sit-down chains can hide sugar in sauces, drinks, and bigger sides. This page compares Chili’s and Olive Garden on the low-sugar lens so the better default is obvious before you order.

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Chili's Grill & Bar

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Classic Sirloin & Black Beans

380 cal · 46g protein

Choose the classic sirloin with black beans for a steadier protein-and-fiber plate than fries or loaded mash.

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Ancho Salmon (Modified)

480 cal · 45g protein

Ancho Salmon. Request Light Glaze. CRITICAL SWAP: Sub standard Rice/Beans for Asparagus and a House Salad (No croutons/No dressing).

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Guiltless Sirloin & Asparagus

395 cal · 42g protein

Choose the Guiltless 6 oz Sirloin with asparagus for one of the better lower-carb Chili's restaurant combinations.

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Grilled Fish & Broccoli Medley

530 cal · 40g protein

Build a medley with grilled salmon, seasonal vegetables, and a mini house salad for a balanced sit-down dinner.

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Guiltless 6 oz. Sirloin with Avocado

360 cal · 39g protein

6 oz. Classic Sirloin with Grilled Avocado from the 'Guiltless Grill' menu. Side: Steamed Broccoli (No butter). Drink: Raspberry Sparkling Water.

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Olive Garden

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Grilled Chicken Margherita

650 cal · 65g protein

Order the Grilled Chicken Margherita for the strongest protein total on the current official nutrition PDF, and skip breadsticks.

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Herb-Grilled Salmon with Broccoli and Salad

760 cal · 52g protein

Pair the herb-grilled salmon with broccoli and a no-dressing salad to keep the plate more balanced than a pasta entree.

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Herb-Grilled Salmon

610 cal · 45g protein

Choose the Herb-Grilled Salmon when you want the cleanest protein-first Olive Garden entree on the official nutrition sheet.

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Chicken Scampi with Broccoli

760 cal · 44g protein

Chicken Scampi with broccoli gives the menu a second chicken entree that is still more practical than the heaviest cream pastas.

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Sicilian Chopped Salad & Grilled Chicken

480 cal · 35g protein

Starter: Sicilian Chopped Salad with dressing on the side. Entree swap: add grilled chicken from the soups and salads section.

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