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Cheesecake Factory dishes with 40+ grams of protein

By , EditorReviewed Menu checked How this is sourced

If you eat at The Cheesecake Factory to hit a protein target, chicken, steak, seafood and glamburgers do most of the lifting. This page filters the menu to dishes delivering 40 grams of protein or more per serving, then ranks them, so you can pick a plate that funds your daily target without ordering blindly. The threshold sits at about two-thirds of the average adult's daily protein RDA in a single dish.

Qualifying dishes
159
Avg. calories
1409
Avg. protein
63 g
Avg. sodium
2783 mg

What to watch for on the high-protein menu

High-protein plates at the Factory ride alongside high calorie and high sodium figures. The average dish on this list clears 1,300 calories and 2,700 mg of sodium, near or above the daily sodium limit for most adults. If you are chasing protein while managing calories or blood pressure, the protein-per-calorie column below is the more useful sort. It surfaces lean seafood and grilled chicken dishes above the fried and cheese-loaded plates.

How this list is built

A dish qualifies only when the manufacturer's nutrition file lists protein content of 40 grams or more per published serving. Items without published protein data are excluded. Portion sizes reflect the standard menu preparation; shareable, half-portion or lunch versions can be significantly lower.

Where these dishes live on the menu

By category

  • Lunch Favorites32
  • Specialties19
  • Pastas14
  • Appetizers13
  • Glamburgers®12
  • Fish & Seafood11
Absolute protein leaders

Top of the list, by g protein

  1. #1 · Specialties
    Chicken Parmesan "Pizza Style"
    120 g protein
    1940 cal · $22.95 – $27.95
  2. #2 · Appetizers
    Buffalo Wings
    109 g protein
    1120 cal · $18.95 – $21.50
  3. #3 · Lunch Favorites
    Crusted Chicken Romano
    107 g protein
    1800 cal · $17.95 – $21.95
  4. #4 · Specialties
    Crusted Chicken Romano
    107 g protein
    1800 cal · $24.95 – $29.95
  5. #5 · Specialties
    Parmesan-Herb Crusted Chicken
    105 g protein
    1370 cal · $23.95 – $29.95
  6. #6 · Sandwiches
    Grilled Chicken and Avocado Club
    100 g protein
    1180 cal · $19.95 – $22.95
  7. #7 · Lunch Favorites
    Louisiana Chicken Pasta
    98 g protein
    2270 cal · $17.95 – $21.95
  8. #8 · Pastas
    Louisiana Chicken Pasta
    98 g protein
    2270 cal · $24.95 – $29.95
The complete list

All 159 high-protein dishes

DishCategoryCaloriesProteinSodiumPrice
Chicken Parmesan "Pizza Style"Specialties1940120 g3730 mg$22.95 – $27.95
Buffalo WingsAppetizers1120109 g5020 mg$18.95 – $21.50
Crusted Chicken RomanoLunch Favorites1800107 g4420 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Crusted Chicken RomanoSpecialties1800107 g4420 mg$24.95 – $29.95
Parmesan-Herb Crusted ChickenSpecialties1370105 g3350 mg$23.95 – $29.95
Grilled Chicken and Avocado ClubSandwiches1180100 g1860 mg$19.95 – $22.95
Chicken BellagioSpecialties202098 g4660 mg$24.95 – $29.50
Louisiana Chicken PastaLunch Favorites227098 g4660 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Louisiana Chicken PastaPastas227098 g4660 mg$24.95 – $29.95
Chicken TendersSpecialties199097 g3490 mg$19.95 – $24.50
Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted GarlicLunch Favorites187095 g4130 mg$20.95 – $26.50
Farfalle with Chicken and Roasted GarlicPastas187095 g4130 mg$24.95 – $29.95
Fettuccini Alfredo with ChickenLunch Favorites212091 g2960 mg$21.95 – $26.95
Fettuccini Alfredo with ChickenPastas212091 g2960 mg$29.95 – $34.50
Jamaican Black Pepper ChickenFish & Seafood139090 g1710 mg$22.95 – $27.95
Chicken MadeiraSpecialties130089 g2390 mg$25.95 – $31.50
Breakfast BurritoSaturday & Sunday Brunch208088 g4580 mg$18.95 – $21.50
Chicken Parmesan SandwichSandwiches183087 g3600 mg$19.95 – $23.50
Green Chilaquiles with Carnitas and Eggs*Saturday & Sunday Brunch165085 g2560 mgVaries
Shrimp and Chicken GumboFish & Seafood145084 g2280 mg$24.95 – $29.95
Cajun Jambalaya PastaPastas127083 g3000 mg$25.95 – $31.50
Jambalaya PastaPastas127083 g3000 mg$25.95
Loco Moco*Eggs & Omelettes175081 g1960 mg$21.50
Tuscan ChickenSkinnyLicious® Specialties59081 g1560 mg$23.50 – $27.50
Baja Chicken TacosSpecialties141080 g2680 mg$19.95 – $23.50
Chicken PiccataLunch Favorites142079 g2920 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Chicken PiccataSpecialties142079 g2920 mg$24.95 – $30.95
Fish & ChipsFish & Seafood193079 g3580 mg$23.95 – $27.95
Fish & ChipsLunch Favorites193079 g3580 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Buffalo Blasts®Appetizers167078 g7080 mg$17.95 – $20.95
Crispy Chicken CostolettaSpecialties180077 g2990 mg$23.95 – $29.95
Buffalo Chicken StripsAppetizers109076 g4950 mg$14.95 – $18.50
Steak Diane*Steaks115076 g2750 mg$28.95 – $33.50
Bacon-Bacon Cheeseburger*Glamburgers®161075 g3530 mg$20.95 – $24.95
Bang-Bang Chicken and ShrimpSpecialties137075 g1370 mg$25.95 – $31.50
Famous Factory MeatloafLunch Favorites193075 g5100 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Famous Factory MeatloafSpecialties193075 g5100 mg$24.95 – $28.95
Grilled Rib-Eye Steak*Steaks125075 g2310 mg$42.95 – $46.95
Monte Cristo SandwichSaturday & Sunday Brunch196074 g2470 mg$17.95 – $21.50
Shepherd’s PieLunch Favorites140074 g3290 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Shepherd’s PieSpecialties140074 g3290 mg$21.95 – $27.50
Thai Chicken SaladSalads121073 g2670 mg$18.95 – $23.95
Grilled BranzinoFish & Seafood141072 g1910 mg$28.95 – $31.95
Jamaican Black Pepper Chicken and ShrimpFish & Seafood134072 g1720 mg$24.95 – $29.95
Tomato Basil PastaPastas172072 g4910 mg$19.95 – $23.95
Cuban SandwichSandwiches120071 g3070 mg$18.95 – $22.95
Pasta Da VinciLunch Favorites154071 g2380 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Pasta Da VinciPastas154071 g2380 mg$24.95 – $29.95
Truffle-Honey ChickenSpecialties170071 g3030 mg$23.95 – $28.95
Pasta with Shrimp and SausageLunch Favorites178068 g5090 mg$21.95
Pasta with Shrimp and SausagePastas178068 g5090 mg$29.95
Santa Fe SaladLunch Favorites167068 g2450 mg$17.50 – $20.95
Santa Fe SaladSalads167068 g2450 mg$19.95 – $24.50
Smokehouse B.B.Q. Burger*Glamburgers®158068 g3070 mg$19.95 – $23.95
Filet Mignon*Steaks84067 g1680 mg$48.95 – $49.95
Grilled Steak Tacos*Specialties158067 g2720 mg$24.95 – $27.95
Jamaican Black Pepper ShrimpFish & Seafood129067 g1940 mg$24.95 – $29.95
Spicy Chicken Chipotle PastaLunch Favorites177067 g3230 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Spicy Chicken Chipotle PastaPastas177067 g3230 mg$24.95 – $29.95
Cobb SaladLunch Favorites148066 g2460 mg$17.50 – $20.95
Cobb SaladSalads148066 g2460 mg$19.95 – $24.95
Spaghetti and MeatballsLunch Favorites192066 g5550 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Spaghetti and MeatballsPastas192066 g5550 mg$24.95 – $29.95
Green Chile Chicken EnchiladasSpecialties142065 g2760 mg$18.95 – $22.95
Kalua Pig Flatbread PizzaFlatbread Pizzas110065 g2490 mg$16.95
Kalua Pig Flatbread PizzaLunch Favorites110065 g2490 mg$20.95
Baja Bowl with Grilled ChickenNew Menu - Bowls108064 g2200 mg$16.95 – $17.95
Herb Crusted Filet of SalmonFish & Seafood135064 g1620 mg$29.95 – $32.95
Herb Crusted Filet of SalmonLunch Favorites135064 g1620 mg$19.95 – $24.95
Miso SalmonFish & Seafood134064 g1430 mg$29.95 – $32.95
Miso SalmonLunch Favorites134064 g1430 mg$19.95 – $24.95
Factory NachosAppetizers267063 g2680 mg$16.95 – $20.95
Fresh Grilled SalmonLunch Favorites133063 g1680 mg$19.95 – $24.95
Grilled SalmonFish & Seafood127062 g1640 mg$27.95 – $31.95
Spicy Crispy Chicken SandwichSandwiches109062 g2710 mgVaries
Classic Burger*Glamburgers®128061 g2520 mg$19.50 – $21.95
Green Chile Cheeseburger*Glamburgers®127061 g2570 mg$20.95
Americana Cheeseburger*Glamburgers®139060 g3410 mg$19.95 – $23.95
Macaroni and Cheese Burger*Glamburgers®134060 g2430 mg$19.95 – $23.95
Peruvian Chicken BowlNew Menu - Bowls120060 g2350 mg$16.95 – $18.95
B.B.Q. Kalua Pork*Glamburgers®93059 g1650 mg$21.95
Cajun SalmonFish & Seafood157059 g2030 mg$29.95 – $32.95
Cajun SalmonLunch Favorites157059 g2030 mg$19.95 – $24.95
Chicken ShawarmaSandwiches189059 g5350 mg$17.95 – $20.95
French Dip Cheeseburger*Glamburgers®162059 g3470 mg$19.95 – $23.95
Kids' Chicken QuesadillaKids' Menu94059 g1670 mg$11.50 – $12.95
Asian Tenderloin BowlNew Menu - Bowls161058 g4560 mg$19.95 – $20.95
Southern Fried Chicken BowlNew Menu - Bowls154058 g3000 mg$17.95 – $19.95
Carne Asada Steak*Steaks129057 g1350 mg$25.95 – $31.50
Chicken Katsu BowlNew Menu - Bowls138057 g2520 mg$14.95 – $16.95
Barbeque Ranch Chicken SaladLunch Favorites195056 g2920 mg$17.50 – $20.95
Barbeque Ranch Chicken SaladSalads195056 g2920 mg$19.95 – $24.50
Sheila's Chicken and Avocado SaladLunch Favorites182056 g2150 mg$17.50 – $20.95
Sheila's Chicken and Avocado SaladSalads182056 g2150 mg$19.95 – $23.95
The ClubSandwiches129056 g3240 mg$19.95 – $22.95
Bistro Burger*Glamburgers®133055 g3190 mg$19.50 – $22.50
California OmeletteEggs & Omelettes109055 g1570 mg$18.95 – $19.95
Steak Frites*Steaks149055 g2810 mg$29.95 – $33.50
Bee Sting Flatbread PizzaFlatbread Pizzas117054 g3280 mg$15.95 – $18.50
Bee Sting Flatbread PizzaLunch Favorites117054 g3280 mg$17.95 – $20.95
Crispy Pineapple Chicken and ShrimpSpecialties163054 g2500 mg$20.95 – $26.95
Double Smash Cheeseburger*Glamburgers®114054 g3180 mg$18.50 – $19.95
Hawaiian Flatbread PizzaFlatbread Pizzas96054 g2870 mg$16.95
Hawaiian Flatbread PizzaLunch Favorites96054 g2870 mg$20.95
Factory Turkey BurgerGlamburgers®106053 g2110 mg$19.95 – $22.95
Orange ChickenLunch Favorites175052 g2730 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Orange ChickenSpecialties175052 g2730 mg$23.95 – $28.95
Korean Fried ChickenSpecialties181051 g3930 mg$19.95 – $24.50
Thai Lettuce Wraps with ChickenAppetizers85051 g1990 mg$19.95 – $22.95
Chinese Chicken SaladLunch Favorites163050 g2960 mg$17.50 – $20.95
Chinese Chicken SaladSalads163050 g2960 mg$18.95 – $23.95
Fettuccini AlfredoLunch Favorites193050 g2570 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Fettuccini AlfredoPastas193050 g2570 mg$22.95 – $26.95
Fettuccini Alfredo with ShrimpLunch Favorites193050 g2570 mg$23.95 – $29.50
Fettuccini Alfredo with ShrimpPastas193050 g2570 mg$31.45 – $35.90
Fish TacosSpecialties132050 g2580 mgVaries
Macaroni & CheeseSide Dishes155050 g2690 mg$9.95 – $11.95
Pasta CarbonaraLunch Favorites203050 g3480 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Pasta CarbonaraPastas203050 g3480 mg$22.95 – $26.95
Cheese Flatbread PizzaFlatbread Pizzas100049 g2530 mg$12.95 – $14.95
Cheese Flatbread PizzaLunch Favorites100049 g2530 mg$17.95 – $20.95
Four Cheese PastaLunch Favorites128049 g4110 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Four Cheese PastaPastas128049 g4110 mg$22.95 – $26.50
Fried Chicken Club SaladSalads156049 g2870 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Kids' Cheese FlatbreadKids' Menu100049 g2530 mg$10.50 – $12.50
QuesadillaAppetizers112049 g2070 mg$13.95 – $16.50
QuesadillaAppetizers112049 g2070 mg$18.50
QuesadillaAppetizers112049 g2070 mg$14.95
Baja Bowl with Pork CarnitasNew Menu - Bowls115048 g2630 mg$16.95 – $17.95
Brioche Breakfast SandwichEggs & Omelettes103048 g1920 mg$15.95 – $18.95
Roadside Sliders*Appetizers80048 g1720 mg$15.50 – $17.95
Spinach, Mushroom, Bacon and Cheese OmeletteEggs & Omelettes105048 g1570 mg$18.95 – $19.95
Kids' Pepperoni FlatbreadKids' Menu99047 g2720 mg$11.50 – $13.50
Pepperoni Flatbread PizzaFlatbread Pizzas99047 g2720 mg$14.95 – $16.95
Pepperoni Flatbread PizzaLunch Favorites99047 g2720 mg$17.95 – $20.95
Old Fashioned Burger*Glamburgers®99046 g1880 mg$17.50 – $19.95
Sesame Ginger ChickenSkinnyLicious® Specialties59046 g2320 mg$23.50 – $25.95
SkinnyLicious® Chicken PastaSkinnyLicious® Specialties59046 g1760 mg$19.95 – $23.95
Crispy Fried CheeseSmall Plates & Snacks107045 g2320 mg$13.95 – $15.95
Grilled Steak & Eggs*Eggs & Omelettes66045 g1100 mg$31.50 – $33.95
Grilled Steak Medallions*SkinnyLicious® Specialties44045 g1320 mg$26.50 – $29.95
SkinnyLicious® Grilled Salmon*SkinnyLicious® Specialties59045 g1020 mg$26.50 – $29.95
Chicken & BiscuitsNew Menu - Bites124044 g1460 mg$9.50 – $11.50
Eggroll SamplerAppetizers132044 g2320 mg$16.95 – $20.95
Farm Fresh Eggs* with Grilled HamEggs & Omelettes44044 g1770 mg$18.95 – $19.95
Fried CalamariAppetizers152044 g1850 mg$17.95 – $21.95
Fried Chicken & WafflesSaturday & Sunday Brunch119044 g1260 mg$18.50 – $20.95
Jambalaya Hash & Eggs*Saturday & Sunday Brunch175044 g2370 mg$18.95 – $22.50
Teriyaki Salmon BowlNew Menu - Bowls113044 g2030 mg$19.50 – $21.50
Baja Bowl with Chipotle-Honey ShrimpNew Menu - Bowls94043 g2010 mg$16.95 – $17.95
Cheeseburger Spring RollsSmall Plates & Snacks98043 g1890 mg$13.95 – $16.95
Tex Mex EggrollsAppetizers93043 g2030 mg$13.95 – $17.95
Fresh Basil, Tomato and Cheese Flatbread PizzaFlatbread Pizzas85042 g2300 mg$13.95 – $15.95
Fresh Basil, Tomato and Cheese Flatbread PizzaLunch Favorites85042 g2300 mg$17.95 – $20.95
Chicken Salad SandwichSandwiches118041 g2320 mg$17.95 – $20.95
Shrimp ScampiFish & Seafood126041 g2340 mg$27.95 – $31.50
Farm Fresh Eggs* with Chicken SausageEggs & Omelettes52040 g1440 mg$18.95 – $19.95
Fried Macaroni and CheeseAppetizers131040 g2140 mg$15.95 – $20.95
Kids’ QuesadillaKids' Menu82040 g1440 mg$9.50 – $10.95
FAQ

Common questions

What is the highest-protein dish at The Cheesecake Factory?
See the leaderboard on this page. Steak, salmon and layered pasta dishes with grilled chicken tend to dominate the top of the list, some clearing 100 grams of protein per plate.
Is high-protein the same as low-calorie?
No. High-protein plates at The Cheesecake Factory average around 1,300 calories. Sort by protein-per-calorie to find leaner options, or check the low-calorie menu for dishes under 600 calories that still deliver useful protein.
What about protein for vegetarians?
The vegetarian menu ranks its own protein leaders in the Highest-Protein Vegetarian Picks section. Cheese, egg and bean-heavy dishes lead there; most sit below the 40-gram threshold used on this page.
Does grilled chicken always qualify?
Not automatically. A grilled-chicken salad may fall short of 40 grams once the greens and dressings dilute the plate. Every dish here is checked against the published nutrition file rather than assumed by ingredient.
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