High Protein Options at IHOP
Quick Answer: IHOP has a deep bench here: 53 high protein options, every one with at least 20g protein. The best is the Omelette (400 cal, 28g protein, Nom Score B); the highest-protein is the Colorado Omelette at 77g protein.
Top High Protein Picks at IHOP
The Omelette rates highest across a broad field — Nom Score B (78/100) on 400 calories, 28g protein, and 440mg sodium. 62% of the 86 IHOP items we analyzed clear the high protein bar. That is the deepest high protein menu of the 31 chains we track. Among the dishes that miss, 100% do so on not enough protein. Most come from the Breakfast menu (8 of 10). Protein ranges 20–66g across the picks. Figures are computed from IHOP’s published nutrition data (June 2026).
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What to Avoid
These items at IHOP don’t meet high protein criteria:
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Common questions about high protein at IHOP
Is IHOP good for high protein diets?
Yes — IHOP has 53 high protein options, topped by the Omelette (Nom Score B).
What’s the best high protein option at IHOP?
The Omelette is the best choice with 400 calories, 28g protein, and a Nom Score of B.
What is the highest-protein item at IHOP?
The highest-protein option at IHOP is the Colorado Omelette with 77g protein (1251 cal).
What’s the best high-protein, low-calorie option at IHOP?
For protein without the calories, the Omelette is the pick — 28g protein in 400 calories (Nom Score B).
Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from IHOP’s published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →
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