McAlister's Deli under 400 calories: 25 orders, ranked

Of the 73 single orders we track at McAlister's Deli, 25 come in at or under 400 calories — 34%. The most protein in one item under 400 is the Pecanberry Salad, 30 g for 360 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Pecanberry Salad (30 g protein, 7 g fiber, 360 cal). 5 entrées fit under 400; 48 do not.

Source: McAlister's Deli nutrition guide (official) · Data refreshed October 13, 2026

• 25 orders under 400
• 30g most protein in one item
• 30g protein in a full meal
• 48 entrées over 400

As of October 2026, 25 of the 73 McAlister's Deli single orders we track come in at or under 400 calories, and the most protein in a complete McAlister's Deli meal under 400 is 30 g (A Pecanberry Salad and a Decaffeinated Coffee).

Three complete McAlister's Deli meals under 400 calories

Under 400, the most-protein meal is built on the Pecanberry Salad (360 cal), which leaves 40 calories for its sides and drink. One meal-sized entrée, up to two different sides and a drink — the MinMax app's meal and the best under the cap, drink included (water only where no published drink fits; the lightest meal takes a zero-calorie drink, or water).

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Every McAlister's Deli order under 400 calories, ranked by protein

Single orders only — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 400 is 230 calories and 5 of the 25 are entrées. Figures as McAlister's Deli published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).

What 400 calories buys at McAlister's Deli

The 8 lightest orders under 400: Fruit (60), Steamed Broccoli (100), Baked Lay's Original Potato Crisps (140), Cajun Red Beans and Rice (160), Cajun Spice Potato Chips (200), McAlister's Deli BBQ Spud Chips (200), Miss Vickie's Jalapeno Potato Chips (200) and Miss Vickie's Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips (200).

What doesn't fit under 400

48 of 53 McAlister's Deli entrées are over 400 calories; the lightest of them, the Broccoli Cheddar, Bowl, misses by 20 calories at 420. With more room, see McAlister's Deli under 500. Closest misses: Broccoli Cheddar, Bowl (420), Traditional Chili, Bowl (420), Savannah Chopped Salad (450), McAlister's Chef Salad (480) and Grilled Chicken Salad (490).

More at McAlister's Deli

• McAlister's Deli calories & nutrition (197 items listed)
• McAlister's Deli under 500 calories (30 orders)
• McAlister's Deli under 600 calories (32 orders)
• High-protein McAlister's Deli orders (11 items)
• McAlister's Deli calorie calculator (build an order under your cap)

Under 400 calories at other chains

The same cap at 3 Subs & sandwiches chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 400 calories.

• Potbelly under 400
• QuickChek under 400
• Port of Subs under 400