Chili'snutrition: calories, macros & the healthiest picks
Every Chili's menu item we track — 16 items, averaging 982 calories — checked against Chili's's own published nutrition data. The picks below are computed, not guessed: ranked by actual protein-per-calorie and calories-per-item across the full menu.
Healthiest picks
Computed from the full nutrition table below — not a hand-picked opinion.
Best protein per calorie
Fajitas - Grilled Chicken
59g protein for 440 cal — 13.4g protein per 100 cal
6 oz Sirloin with Grilled Avocado
39g protein for 420 cal — 9.3g protein per 100 cal
Fajitas - Grilled Steak
55g protein for 640 cal — 8.6g protein per 100 cal
Lowest-calorie, still filling
6 oz Sirloin with Grilled Avocado
420 cal with 39g protein
Grilled Chicken Salad
430 cal with 36g protein
Fajitas - Grilled Chicken
440 cal with 59g protein
Watch out for
Quesadilla Bacon Ranch Chicken — 1700 cal, 129g fat — the single biggest item on the menu.
Full Chili's nutrition table
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16 items
6 oz Sirloin with Grilled Avocado Guiltless Grill, 6 oz sirloin steak with grilled avocado, as served | 420 | 39 | 23 | 21 |
Grilled Chicken Salad Guiltless Grill, as served | 430 | 36 | 22 | 23 |
Fajitas - Grilled Chicken Fajita entree, grilled chicken, as served without toppings, tortillas, or sides | 440 | 59 | 21 | 14 |
Mango-Chile Chicken Guiltless Grill, as served | 490 | 34 | 49 | 19 |
Fajitas - Grilled Steak Fajita entree, grilled steak, as served without toppings, tortillas, or sides | 640 | 55 | 21 | 38 |
Baby Back Ribs - Original BBQ (Half Rack) Half Rack, Original BBQ sauce, as served, without sides | 710 | 49 | 10 | 53 |
Classic Sirloin 10 oz 10 oz sirloin steak, as served | 820 | 68 | 42 | 43 |
Oldtimer Beef Burger Big Mouth Burger, as served, without side fries | 890 | 51 | 47 | 55 |
Classic Ribeye Steaks, as served | 1050 | 81 | 40 | 64 |
Molten Chocolate Cake Sweet Stuff dessert, as served | 1150 | 11 | 142 | 61 |
Cajun Pasta with Grilled Chicken Crispers & More, as served | 1180 | 65 | 111 | 53 |
Enchiladas Beef Fresh Mex, as served | 1290 | 62 | 110 | 66 |
Chicken Crispers with Choice of Sauce Crispers & More, as served | 1420 | 56 | 138 | 72 |
Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie Sweet Stuff dessert, skillet-baked, as served | 1420 | 14 | 189 | 71 |
The Boss Beef Burger Big Mouth Burger, as served, without side fries | 1660 | 103 | 53 | 115 |
Quesadilla Bacon Ranch Chicken Fresh Mex, as served | 1700 | 69 | 71 | 129 |
FAQ
What's the healthiest thing to order at Chili's?
Based on verified nutrition data across Chili's's full menu, the Fajitas - Grilled Chicken has the best protein-to-calorie ratio on the menu — 59g protein for 440 cal — 13.4g protein per 100 cal. If you want the lowest-calorie option that still fills you up, the 6 oz Sirloin with Grilled Avocado comes in at 420 calories with 39g of protein.
How many calories are in a typical Chili's order?
Across the 16 menu items we track for Chili's, the average is about 982 calories per item. Individual items range widely, so check the table on this page for the exact item you're ordering.
What has the most protein per calorie at Chili's?
The Fajitas - Grilled Chicken is the most protein-efficient item on the Chili's menu: 59g protein for 440 cal — 13.4g protein per 100 cal. AutoCal ranks every item this way automatically when you scan the menu in person.
What should I watch out for at Chili's?
The Quesadilla Bacon Ranch Chicken is the single biggest item on the Chili's menu we track — 1700 cal, 129g fat — the single biggest item on the menu. It's not off-limits, just worth knowing before you order if you're watching calories.
Is this Chili's nutrition data accurate?
Yes — every item is checked against Chili's's own published nutrition information, not crowd-sourced estimates. It's the same verified dataset AutoCal uses when you scan a Chili's menu in the app.
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