If you’ve seen my “how to eat healthy when eating out” page, you’ll know that I’m naturally skeptical of chain restaurants because of their massive amounts of calories, fat, and salt. So when I decided to analyze TGI Fridays nutrition facts, you can probably predict the results.
According to TGI Fridays website, they “focus on fresh, quality ingredients; bold, craveable flavors; and fun, shareable items … we have something for every appetite including our “Right Portion, Right Price” entrees, which are 750 calories or less.”
So let me get this straight. 750 calories or less is considered healthy?
I beg to differ.
Fortunately, TGI Fridays posts its nutrition information on its website. As you’re about to see, there are plenty of unhealthy options … but not a whole lot of healthy ones. Here are your best (and worst) bets:
Unhealthiest Things on the Menu at TGI Fridays
Worst Appetizer:
Loaded Potato Skins: 2040 calories, 131 g fat, 163 g carbs, 2230 mg sodium
Worst Salad:
Pecan Crusted Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing: 1400 calories, 102 g fat, 78 g carbs, 2350 mg sodium
Worst Burger:
New York Cheddar and Bacon Burger: 1530 calories, 88 g fat, 101 g carbs, 3880 mg sodium
Worst Sandwich:
Jack Daniels Chicken Sandwich: 1140 calories, 58 g fat, 106 g carbs, 3140 mg sodium
Worst Entrees:
Hibachi Chicken Skewers: 1330 calories, 41 g fat, 187 g carbs, 4760 mg sodium
Hibachi Steak Skewers: 1390 calories, 53 g fat, 186 g carbs, 3840 mg sodium
Jack Daniels Ribs: 1530 calories, 73 g fat, 158 g carbs, 3220 mg sodium
Jack Daniels Ribs and Shrimp: 1730 calories, 80 g fat, 181 g carbs, 4140 mg sodium
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Worst Side:
Parmesan Steak Fries: 660 calories, 49 g fat, 47 g carbs, 630 mg sodium
Worst Kids Meal:
Chicken Fingers: 500 calories, 33 g fat, 31 g carbs, 1160 mg sodium
Worst Desserts:
Brownie Obsession: 1240 calories, 54 g fat, 185 g carbs, 820 mg sodium
Tennessee Whiskey Cake: 1270 calories, 61 g fat, 160 g carbs, 480 mg sodium
Healthiest Things on the Menu at TGI Fridays
Best Appetizer:
Ahi Tuna Crisps: 330 calories, 24 g fat, 15 g carbs, 720 mg sodium
Best Salad:
Strawberry Fields Salad with Low Fat Balsamic Dressing: 690 calories, 50 g fat, 44 g carbs, 870 mg sodium
Best Seafood Dishes:
Grilled Salmon with Langostino Lobster: 520 calories, 32 g fat, 6 g carbs, 1480 mg sodium
Dragonfire Salmon: 600 calories, 23 g fat, 46 g carbs, 1980 mg sodium
Best Sandwich:
Half California Club: 380 calories, 26 g fat, 20 g carbs, 1170 mg sodium
Best Entrees:
Dragonfire Chicken: 660 calories, 15 g fat, 95 g carbs, 2160 mg sodium
6 oz. Sirloin Steak with Broccoli and Ginger Lime Slaw: 500 calories, 34.5 g fat, 21 g carbs, 2000 mg sodium
Best Side:
Broccoli: 50 calories, 0.5 g fat, 10 g carbs, 370 mg sodium
Ginger Lime Slaw: 80 calories, 10 g fat, 9 g carbs, 180 mg sodium
Tomato Mozzarella Salad: 110 calories, 6 g fat, 5 g carbs, 340 mg sodium
Best Kids Meal:
Chicken Sandwich with Oval Salad and Mandarin Oranges: 380 calories, 14.5 g fat, 43 g carbs, 715 mg sodium
Best Dessert:
Kid’s Orange Sherbet: 150 calories, 0 g fat, 37 g carbs, 35 mg sodium