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Cheesecake Factory dishes with 40+ grams of protein

By Editorial StaffLast updated 11 September 2026

This page filters the menu to dishes delivering 40 grams of protein or more per serving, ranked so you can identify protein-dense options across chicken, steak, and seafood entrees.

Qualifying dishes: 128
Avg. calories: 1367
Avg. protein: 63 g
Avg. sodium: 2700 mg

What to watch for on the high-protein menu

High-protein entrees often come with higher calorie and sodium totals. The table below lets you compare protein alongside calorie and sodium counts to choose dishes that align with your nutritional goals.

How this list is built

A dish qualifies when published nutrition records list protein content of 40 grams or more per serving. Items without published protein data are omitted.

Where these dishes live on the menu

By category

Specialties19
Pastas13
Glamburgers®12
Appetizers11
Fish & Seafood11
Eggs & Omelettes8

Protein leaders

Top of the list, by protein

#1 · Specialties
Chicken Parmesan "Pizza Style"
120 g protein
1940 cal · $25.45
#2 · Appetizers
Buffalo Wings
109 g protein
1120 cal · $20.23
#3 · Specialties
Crusted Chicken Romano
107 g protein
1800 cal · $27.45
#4 · Specialties
Parmesan-Herb Crusted Chicken
105 g protein
1370 cal · $26.95
#5 · Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Club
100 g protein
1180 cal · $21.45
#6 · Pastas
Louisiana Chicken Pasta
98 g protein
2270 cal · $27.45
#7 · Specialties
Chicken Bellagio
98 g protein
2020 cal · $27.23
#8 · Pastas
Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted Garlic
95 g protein
1870 cal · $27.45

The complete list

All 128 high-protein dishes

Showing 128 of 128 dishes

Dish	Category	Calories	Protein	Sodium	Price
Chicken Parmesan "Pizza Style"	Specialties	1940 cal	120 g	3,730 mg	$25.45
Buffalo Wings	Appetizers	1120 cal	109 g	5,020 mg	$20.23
Crusted Chicken Romano	Specialties	1800 cal	107 g	4,420 mg	$27.45
Parmesan-Herb Crusted Chicken	Specialties	1370 cal	105 g	3,350 mg	$26.95
Grilled Chicken and Avocado Club	Sandwiches	1180 cal	100 g	1,860 mg	$21.45
Chicken Bellagio	Specialties	2020 cal	98 g	4,660 mg	$27.23
Louisiana Chicken Pasta	Pastas	2270 cal	98 g	4,660 mg	$27.45
Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted Garlic	Pastas	1870 cal	95 g	4,130 mg	$27.45
Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken	Pastas	2120 cal	91 g	2,960 mg	$32.23
Jamaican Black Pepper Chicken	Fish & Seafood	1390 cal	90 g	1,710 mg	$25.45
Chicken Madeira	Specialties	1300 cal	89 g	2,390 mg	$28.73
Breakfast Burrito	Saturday & Sunday Brunch	2080 cal	88 g	4,580 mg	$20.23
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich	Sandwiches	1830 cal	87 g	3,600 mg	$21.73
Grilled Rib-Eye Steak*	Steaks	1360 cal	86 g	2,310 mg	$44.95
Green Chilaquiles with Carnitas and Eggs*	Saturday & Sunday Brunch	1650 cal	85 g	2,560 mg	$19.45
Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo	Fish & Seafood	1450 cal	84 g	2,280 mg	$27.45
Cajun Jambalaya Pasta	Pastas	1270 cal	83 g	3,000 mg	$28.73
Loco Moco*	Eggs & Omelettes	1750 cal	81 g	1,960 mg	$21.50
Tuscan Chicken	SkinnyLicious® Specialties	590 cal	81 g	1,560 mg	$25.50
Baja Chicken Tacos	Specialties	1410 cal	80 g	2,680 mg	$21.73
Chicken Piccata	Specialties	1420 cal	79 g	2,920 mg	$27.95
Fish & Chips	Fish & Seafood	1930 cal	79 g	3,580 mg	$25.95
Buffalo Blasts®	Appetizers	1670 cal	78 g	7,080 mg	$19.45
Crispy Chicken Costoletta	Specialties	1800 cal	77 g	2,990 mg	$26.95
Buffalo Chicken Strips	Appetizers	1090 cal	76 g	4,950 mg	$16.73
Steak Diane*	Steaks	1150 cal	76 g	2,750 mg	$31.23
Bacon-Bacon Cheeseburger*	Glamburgers®	1610 cal	75 g	3,530 mg	$22.95
Bang-Bang Chicken and Shrimp	Specialties	1370 cal	75 g	1,370 mg	$28.73
Famous Factory Meatloaf	Specialties	1930 cal	75 g	5,100 mg	$26.95
Monte Cristo Sandwich	Saturday & Sunday Brunch	1960 cal	74 g	2,470 mg	$19.73
Shepherd’s Pie	Specialties	1400 cal	74 g	3,290 mg	$24.73
Thai Chicken Salad	Salads	1210 cal	73 g	2,670 mg	$21.45
Fettuccini Alfredo with Shrimp	Pastas	2050 cal	72 g	2,900 mg	$33.67
Grilled Branzino	Fish & Seafood	1410 cal	72 g	1,910 mg	$30.45
Jamaican Black Pepper Chicken and Shrimp	Fish & Seafood	1340 cal	72 g	1,720 mg	$27.45
Tomato Basil Pasta	Pastas	1720 cal	72 g	4,910 mg	$21.95
Cuban Sandwich	Sandwiches	1200 cal	71 g	3,070 mg	$20.95
Pasta Da Vinci	Pastas	1540 cal	71 g	2,380 mg	$27.45
Truffle-Honey Chicken	Specialties	1700 cal	71 g	3,030 mg	$26.45
Pasta with Shrimp and Sausage	Pastas	1780 cal	68 g	5,090 mg	$29.95
Santa Fe Salad	Salads	1670 cal	68 g	2,450 mg	$22.23
Smokehouse B.B.Q. Burger*	Glamburgers®	1580 cal	68 g	3,070 mg	$21.95
Filet Mignon*	Steaks	840 cal	67 g	1,680 mg	$49.45
Grilled Steak Tacos*	Specialties	1580 cal	67 g	2,720 mg	$26.45
Jamaican Black Pepper Shrimp	Fish & Seafood	1290 cal	67 g	1,940 mg	$27.45
Spicy Chicken Chipotle Pasta	Pastas	1770 cal	67 g	3,230 mg	$27.45
Cobb Salad	Salads	1480 cal	66 g	2,460 mg	$22.45
Spaghetti and Meatballs	Pastas	1920 cal	66 g	5,550 mg	$27.45
Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas	Specialties	1420 cal	65 g	2,760 mg	$20.95
Kalua Pig Flatbread Pizza	Flatbread Pizzas	1100 cal	65 g	2,490 mg	$16.95
Baja Bowl with Grilled Chicken	New Menu - Bowls	1080 cal	64 g	2,200 mg	$17.45
Herb Crusted Filet of Salmon	Fish & Seafood	1350 cal	64 g	1,620 mg	$31.45
Miso Salmon	Fish & Seafood	1340 cal	64 g	1,430 mg	$31.45
Factory Nachos	Appetizers	2670 cal	63 g	2,680 mg	$18.95
Fresh Grilled Salmon	Lunch Favorites	1330 cal	63 g	1,680 mg	$22.45
Chicken Tenders	Specialties	1500 cal	62 g	3,230 mg	$22.23
Grilled Salmon	Fish & Seafood	1270 cal	62 g	1,640 mg	$29.95
Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich	Sandwiches	1090 cal	62 g	2,710 mg	$18.95
Classic Burger*	Glamburgers®	1280 cal	61 g	2,520 mg	$20.73
Green Chile Cheeseburger*	Glamburgers®	1270 cal	61 g	2,570 mg	$20.95
Americana Cheeseburger*	Glamburgers®	1390 cal	60 g	3,410 mg	$21.95
Macaroni and Cheese Burger*	Glamburgers®	1340 cal	60 g	2,430 mg	$21.95
Peruvian Chicken Bowl	New Menu - Bowls	1200 cal	60 g	2,350 mg	$17.95
B.B.Q. Kalua Pork*	Glamburgers®	930 cal	59 g	1,650 mg	$21.95
Cajun Salmon	Fish & Seafood	1570 cal	59 g	2,030 mg	$31.45
Chicken Shawarma	Sandwiches	1890 cal	59 g	5,350 mg	$19.45
French Dip Cheeseburger*	Glamburgers®	1620 cal	59 g	3,470 mg	$21.95
Kids' Chicken Quesadilla	Kids' Menu	940 cal	59 g	1,670 mg	$12.22
Asian Tenderloin Bowl	New Menu - Bowls	1610 cal	58 g	4,560 mg	$20.45
Southern Fried Chicken Bowl	New Menu - Bowls	1540 cal	58 g	3,000 mg	$18.95
Carne Asada Steak*	Steaks	1290 cal	57 g	1,350 mg	$28.73
Chicken Katsu Bowl	New Menu - Bowls	1380 cal	57 g	2,520 mg	$15.95
Barbeque Ranch Chicken Salad	Salads	1950 cal	56 g	2,920 mg	$22.23
Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza	Flatbread Pizzas	1170 cal	56 g	3,430 mg	$15.95
Sheila's Chicken and Avocado Salad	Salads	1820 cal	56 g	2,150 mg	$21.95
The Club	Sandwiches	1290 cal	56 g	3,240 mg	$21.45
Bistro Burger*	Glamburgers®	1330 cal	55 g	3,190 mg	$21.00
California Omelette	Eggs & Omelettes	1090 cal	55 g	1,570 mg	$19.45
Steak Frites*	Steaks	1490 cal	55 g	2,810 mg	$31.73
Bee Sting Flatbread Pizza	Flatbread Pizzas	1170 cal	54 g	3,280 mg	$17.23
Crispy Pineapple Chicken and Shrimp	Specialties	1630 cal	54 g	2,500 mg	$23.95
Double Smash Cheeseburger*	Glamburgers®	1140 cal	54 g	3,180 mg	$19.23
Hawaiian Flatbread Pizza	Flatbread Pizzas	960 cal	54 g	2,870 mg	$16.95
Factory Turkey Burger	Glamburgers®	1060 cal	53 g	2,110 mg	$21.45
Orange Chicken	Specialties	1750 cal	52 g	2,730 mg	$26.45
Korean Fried Chicken	Specialties	1810 cal	51 g	3,930 mg	$22.23
Thai Lettuce Wraps with Chicken	Appetizers	850 cal	51 g	1,990 mg	$21.45
Chinese Chicken Salad	Salads	1630 cal	50 g	2,960 mg	$21.45
Fettuccini Alfredo	Pastas	1930 cal	50 g	2,570 mg	$24.95
Fish Tacos	Specialties	1320 cal	50 g	2,580 mg	$22.45
Macaroni & Cheese	Side Dishes	1550 cal	50 g	2,690 mg	$10.95
Pasta Carbonara	Pastas	2030 cal	50 g	3,480 mg	$24.95
Cheese Flatbread Pizza	Flatbread Pizzas	1000 cal	49 g	2,530 mg	$13.95
Four Cheese Pasta	Pastas	1280 cal	49 g	4,110 mg	$24.73
Fried Chicken Club Salad	Salads	1560 cal	49 g	2,870 mg	$19.95
Kids' Cheese Flatbread	Kids' Menu	1000 cal	49 g	2,530 mg	$11.50
Quesadilla	Appetizers	1120 cal	49 g	2,070 mg	$16.23
Baja Bowl with Pork Carnitas	New Menu - Bowls	1150 cal	48 g	2,630 mg	$17.45
Brioche Breakfast Sandwich	Eggs & Omelettes	1030 cal	48 g	1,920 mg	$17.45
Eggs Benedict* with Canadian Bacon and Hollandaise	Saturday & Sunday Brunch	1350 cal	48 g	2,360 mg	$19.73
Roadside Sliders*	Appetizers	800 cal	48 g	1,720 mg	$16.73
Spinach, Mushroom, Bacon and Cheese Omelette	Eggs & Omelettes	1050 cal	48 g	1,570 mg	$19.45
Kids' Pepperoni Flatbread	Kids' Menu	990 cal	47 g	2,720 mg	$12.50
Old Fashioned Burger*	Glamburgers®	990 cal	46 g	1,880 mg	$18.73
Sesame Ginger Chicken	SkinnyLicious® Specialties	590 cal	46 g	2,320 mg	$24.73
SkinnyLicious® Chicken Pasta	SkinnyLicious® Specialties	590 cal	46 g	1,760 mg	$21.95
Crispy Fried Cheese	Small Plates & Snacks	1070 cal	45 g	2,320 mg	$14.95
Grilled Steak & Eggs*	Eggs & Omelettes	660 cal	45 g	1,100 mg	$32.73
Grilled Steak Medallions*	SkinnyLicious® Specialties	440 cal	45 g	1,320 mg	$28.23
SkinnyLicious® Grilled Salmon*	SkinnyLicious® Specialties	590 cal	45 g	1,020 mg	$28.23
Chicken & Biscuits	New Menu - Bites	1240 cal	44 g	1,460 mg	$10.50
Eggroll Sampler	Appetizers	1320 cal	44 g	2,320 mg	$18.95
Farm Fresh Eggs* with Grilled Ham	Eggs & Omelettes	440 cal	44 g	1,770 mg	$19.45
Fried Calamari	Appetizers	1520 cal	44 g	1,850 mg	$19.95
Fried Chicken & Waffles	Saturday & Sunday Brunch	1190 cal	44 g	1,260 mg	$19.73
Jambalaya Hash & Eggs*	Saturday & Sunday Brunch	1750 cal	44 g	2,370 mg	$20.73
Teriyaki Salmon Bowl	New Menu - Bowls	1130 cal	44 g	2,030 mg	$20.50
Baja Bowl with Chipotle-Honey Shrimp	New Menu - Bowls	940 cal	43 g	2,010 mg	$17.45
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls	Small Plates & Snacks	980 cal	43 g	1,890 mg	$15.45
Tex Mex Eggrolls	Appetizers	930 cal	43 g	2,030 mg	$15.95
Factory Create an Omelette	Eggs & Omelettes	630 cal	42 g	890 mg	$18.95
Fresh Basil, Tomato and Cheese Flatbread Pizza	Flatbread Pizzas	850 cal	42 g	2,300 mg	$14.95
Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes	Saturday & Sunday Brunch	2110 cal	42 g	3,260 mg	$17.45
Chicken Salad Sandwich	Sandwiches	1180 cal	41 g	2,320 mg	$19.45
Shrimp Scampi	Fish & Seafood	1260 cal	41 g	2,340 mg	$29.73
Farm Fresh Eggs* with Chicken Sausage	Eggs & Omelettes	520 cal	40 g	1,440 mg	$19.45
Fried Macaroni and Cheese	Appetizers	1310 cal	40 g	2,140 mg	$18.45
Kids’ Quesadilla	Kids' Menu	820 cal	40 g	1,440 mg	$10.22

FAQ

Common questions

What is the highest-protein dish at The Cheesecake Factory?: Steak, salmon, and chicken entrees lead the protein rankings, as detailed in the leaderboard on this page.
Is high-protein always high-calorie?: Dishes with high protein vary in calorie density. Compare the protein and calorie columns in the table to find leaner selections.
Are there high-protein vegetarian options?: Vegetarian protein leaders are highlighted on our vegetarian menu page, featuring dishes with legumes, tofu, cheese, and eggs.
Does portion size affect protein?: Figures reflect standard menu servings. Lunch portions or shared plates will deliver proportionally lower totals.

Cheesecake Factory dishes with 40+ grams of protein

What to watch for on the high-protein menu

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