Texas Roadhouse

We scored all 73 entree-style items on Texas Roadhouse'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
Lil' Dillo Steak Bites	Steaks	2g	170	0	89
6oz Sirloin Steak	Steaks	0g	250	0	88
USDA Choice Sirloin - 6 oz	Steaks	3g	250	0	87
Dallas Filet - 6 oz	Steaks	6g	270	0	85
House Side Salad	Salads	9g	230	35	84
USDA Choice Sirloin - 8 oz	Steaks	5g	340	0	83
House Salad	Salads	12g	220	40	83
Grilled Salmon	Entrees	0g	370	0	80

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
BBQ Chicken Sandwich	Sandwiches	63g	640	52	41
Steak Fries	Steaks	63g	510	70	37
Fried Catfish - 4 Piece	Entrees	45g	1170	60	36
Country Fried Chicken	Entrees	62g	1150	58	29

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.