Outback Steakhouse

We scored all 63 entree-style items on Outback Steakhouse'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
6oz Victoria's Filet	Steaks	1g	300	0	86
9oz Center-Cut Sirloin	Steaks	0g	370	0	85
House Salad	Salads	8g	230	35	85
Victoria's Filet Mignon 6 oz	Steaks	1g	470	0	82
Grilled Chicken	Entrees	0g	270	0	82
House Side Salad (No Dressing)	Salads	16g	180	35	82
Grilled Chicken on the Barbie	Entrees	0g	280	0	82
Add On Grilled Chicken - 5 oz	Entrees	0g	300	0	81

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
Queensland Pasta	Pasta	129g	1690	60	26
Walhalla Pasta - No Protein	Pasta	148g	1500	60	26
Walhalla Pasta - No Protein - Serves 5	Pasta	437g	3910	60	26
Fettuccine Alfredo Base	Pasta	121g	870	60	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.