Chili's

We scored all 48 entree-style items on Chili's menu for how well they fit a diabetes-friendly meal -- glycemic index, carb and calorie load against a standard 60g-carb / 600-calorie budget, and how processed the item is.

Best choices

Ranked by GlucoBeacon's own scoring formula -- glycemic index, carbs and calories against a standard 60g-carb / 600-calorie per-meal budget, and how processed the item is -- highest score first.

Item	Category	Carbs	Calories	Est. GI	Score
Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Steak (1 Portion)	Steaks	2g	200	55	88
Classic Sirloin (6 oz)	Steaks	1g	250	5	88
Sizzling Fajitas - Seared Shrimp (1 Portion)	Entrees	1g	60	20	87
Sizzling Fajitas - Grilled Chicken (1 Portion)	Entrees	1g	150	0	85
House Salad	Salads	11g	200	40	84
Classic Sirloin (10 oz)	Steaks	2g	390	5	84
Guiltless Sirloin (6 oz)	Steaks	9g	300	5	82
PP Fajitas Mix & Match - Grilled Steak (1 Choice)	Steaks	5g	400	55	82

Approach with caution

These score lowest -- typically a mix of high carbs, high calories, high glycemic index, or heavy processing. Not "never eat," just items to pair with extra protein/fiber or eat in a smaller portion.

Item	Category	Carbs	Calories	Est. GI	Score
Veggie Santa Fe Burger	Burgers	73g	630	30	38
BBQ Brisket Burger	Burgers	67g	1090	55	38
Boneless Wings - Buffalo (12 ct)	Wings	65g	1190	50	38
Cajun Pasta	Pasta	78g	1290	58	26

How we score it

Each item gets up to 30 points for glycemic index (lower is better), 30 points for staying under a 60g carb budget, 15 points for staying under a 600-calorie budget, and 25 points for being minimally processed -- the same formula GlucoBeacon's in-app Restaurant Advisor uses, just run here against a generic budget instead of your own goals. A higher score means an easier fit into most diabetes meal plans; it isn't a guarantee for any individual, since real blood sugar response depends on portion size, what else you eat with it, and your own physiology.