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Red Lobster Nutrition Calculator: A Dietitian's Guide

Written & reviewed by Jennifer Zoned, PhDLast reviewed June 2026Based on official Red Lobster nutrition data

Red Lobster is famous for its Cheddar Bay Biscuits, but just a couple of these buttery biscuits can add more calories than your main seafood entree. Balancing your plate requires some strategy.

This calculator lets you build your Red Lobster dinner, comparing grilled seafood against fried options and tracking the biscuits.

304menu items tracked
958average calories per item
50calories in a lighter pick (Extra Spicy)
1840calories in the heaviest (Weekday Shrimp Trio)
102gprotein in the top pick (Salmon New Orleans)

The Cheddar Bay Biscuit calorie reality

Cheddar Bay Biscuits are loaded with butter and cheese, making them very calorie-dense. While they are a delicious treat, limiting yourself to one is a simple way to save fat and calories.

Dietitian’s takeLimit the Cheddar Bay Biscuits, choose wood-grilled fish or shrimp, and opt for steamed vegetables as your sides.

Seafood preparation: Grilled vs fried

Wood-grilled lobster tail, salmon, and shrimp are exceptionally lean and high in protein. Fried seafood platters bring extra fat and carbs from the breading and oil. For example, the Sailor's Seafood Boil Family Meal is a top protein pick with 249g of protein.

Lighter picks

  • Extra Spicy50 cal
  • Lemonade50 cal
  • Cocktail Sauce50 cal
  • Ketchup60 cal

Heaviest hitters

  • Weekday Shrimp Trio1840 cal
  • Roasted Garlic1720 cal
  • Admiral's Feast1670 cal
  • Butter - 100% Pure Melted Butt…1620 cal

Choosing smart sides and butter control

Garlic butter sauce and french fries add a lot of fat. Opting for steamed broccoli, asparagus, or a baked potato (without sour cream) is a much lighter side choice.

Lighter choices vs. heaviest items at Red Lobster
Lighter choiceCalHeavier choiceCal
Extra Spicy50Weekday Shrimp Trio1840
Lemonade50Roasted Garlic1720
Cocktail Sauce50Admiral's Feast1670

Sources & method

Nutrition values are compiled from official Red Lobster published nutrition information and reputable public nutrition databases, then normalized to a consistent per-item format. Figures vary with build, size and customization, so use this calculator as a close guide and confirm in-store details when you need exact numbers. Reviewed by Jennifer Zoned, PhD, Nutrition Researcher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wood-grilled shrimp or wild-caught fish paired with steamed broccoli and a garden salad. The calculator shows the exact totals.

A single Cheddar Bay Biscuit contains approximately one hundred and sixty calories, mostly from fat and carbohydrates.

The shrimp itself is low, but the garlic butter sauce it is served in adds significant fat. Asking for light butter is a smart choice.

Jennifer Zoned, PhD Nutritionist and founder of Macro & Meals
Reviewed & Written By

Jennifer Zoned, PhD

Nutrition Researcher | Senior Nutritionist | Macro & Meals Founder

Doctorate in Nutrition from Johns Hopkins University PhD and as a Nutrition Researcher and Senior Nutritionist, I aim to make evidence-based nutrition research more user-friendly.

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