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Texas Roadhouse vs Outback Steakhouse: Macros Compared (2026)

Quick Answer: Steakhouse chain showdown. For cutting: Texas Roadhouse (Herb Crusted Chicken — 260 cal / 47g protein). For bulking: Outback Steakhouse (Steak & Mate Combos 11 oz Sirloin & 5 oz Grilled Chicken (Bulking) — 850 cal / 103g protein). For keto: Texas Roadhouse (New York Strip – 12 oz — 640 cal / 85g protein). All macros verified against MacroMate's database — no fabricated numbers.
Real data, not estimates. Every macro below is from MacroMate's verified Firestore-backed nutrition database. Both chains' picks come from their own goal-tagged build lists; no modifications or approximations.

Side-by-Side Comparison

GoalTexas RoadhouseOutback Steakhouse
CuttingHerb Crusted Chicken
260 cal / 47g protein
Outback Center Cut Sirloin 12 oz (Regional)
520 cal / 70g protein
BulkingPulled Pork Dinner
890 cal / 80g protein
Steak & Mate Combos 11 oz Sirloin & 5 oz Grilled Chicken (Bulking)
850 cal / 103g protein
Maintenance
? cal / ?g protein

? cal / ?g protein
KetoNew York Strip – 12 oz
640 cal / 85g protein
Bone In Ribeye 18 oz
1070 cal / 66g protein

Best for Cutting

Texas Roadhouse wins for cutting. Texas Roadhouse Herb Crusted Chicken: 260 cal / 47g protein (0.181 P:C). Outback Steakhouse Outback Center Cut Sirloin 12 oz (Regional): 520 cal / 70g protein (0.135 P:C).

Best for Bulking

Outback Steakhouse wins for bulking. Outback Steakhouse Steak & Mate Combos 11 oz Sirloin & 5 oz Grilled Chicken (Bulking): 850 cal / 103g protein (0.121 P:C). Texas Roadhouse Pulled Pork Dinner: 890 cal / 80g protein (0.090 P:C).

Best for Maintenance

No specific pick from either chain in our database.

Best for Keto

Texas Roadhouse wins for keto. Texas Roadhouse New York Strip – 12 oz: 640 cal / 85g protein (0.133 P:C). Outback Steakhouse Bone In Ribeye 18 oz: 1070 cal / 66g protein (0.062 P:C).

Bottom Line

Both Texas Roadhouse and Outback Steakhouse have macro-friendly orders that fit most goals — the right pick depends on what you're optimizing for on a given meal. Use the table above to decide based on the goal you're hitting; pull the full goal-tagged build list at each chain's MacroMate page below.

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