Nutrition Breakdown

Mel's Drive-In Calories — Lowest to Highest

Browse calorie values for Mel's Drive-In menu items, with official nutrition where available and estimated calories for uncovered items. Updated July 2026.

Coverage

100%

Average Calories

365 kcal

Lowest Item

10 kcal

Highest Item

710 kcal

276 / 276 items resolved USDA database: 20 Estimated: 256

Lowest Calorie Items at Mel's Drive-In

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# Item Category Source Calories
1 6. New York Steale (8 Oz) & Egg mels club breakfast Estimated 10 kcal
2 Anchor Steam beer Estimated 10 kcal
3 Bottled Water beverages Estimated 10 kcal
4 Low Fat Yogurt Steak fountain delights Estimated 10 kcal
5 New York Steak (10 Oz) special Estimated 10 kcal
6 Tea beverages Estimated 10 kcal
7 Homemade Cherry Pies* desserts USDA 34 kcal
8 Spaghetti Marinara pasta USDA 39 kcal
9 Coffee beverages Estimated 40 kcal
10 Hot Apple Pie with Cinnamon Sauce desserts USDA 46 kcal
11 Spaghetti Meat Sauce pasta USDA 90 kcal
12 Margo's Cherry Pie desserts USDA 115 kcal
13 Veggie Lasagna pasta USDA 127 kcal
14 Tortellini Meat or Cheese pasta USDA 134 kcal
15 Tortellini Meat or Cheese pasta USDA 134 kcal
16 Iced Tea beverages Estimated 135 kcal
17 Ravioli Meat or Cheese pasta USDA 137 kcal
18 Fruit Bowl juice and fruits Estimated 140 kcal
19 Half Grape Fruit or Melan juice and fruits Estimated 140 kcal
20 Ice Cream or Sherbet fountain delights USDA 144 kcal
21 Ravioli Meat or Cheese pasta USDA 148 kcal
22 Iced Coffee beverages Estimated 150 kcal
23 Meat Lasagna pasta USDA 155 kcal
24 California Fruit Salad salads Estimated 160 kcal
25 Mels Deluxe Sundeas fountain delights USDA 160 kcal
26 Spaghetti Meatball pasta USDA 162 kcal
27 Cafe Latte beverages Estimated 170 kcal
28 20 Oz Sodas, Snapple, Gatorade beverages Estimated 180 kcal
29 5. Shrimp Salad salads Estimated 180 kcal
30 6. Mediterranean Salad salads Estimated 180 kcal
Nutrition sync is temporarily paused Missing official items: 256

Highest Calorie Items

Top calorie-dense picks based on current nutrition data

Pizza Sub

hot sandwiches 710 kcal

1/3lb. Hamburger Party

side orders 620 kcal

Avocado Burger

burgers 620 kcal

Cheese Burger

burgers 620 kcal

Chili Burger

burgers 620 kcal

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How Estimated Calories Are Calculated

When official nutrition is unavailable, calorie values are estimated using menu-item keywords and then adjusted by portion size. These values are directional for comparison, not medical nutrition advice.

  • Base estimate: item-name tokens (for example burger, fries, salad, pizza, shake) map to baseline calorie ranges.
  • Portion weighting: ounce and gram values adjust the estimate (about 8 oz = 1.0x, about 230 g = 1.0x), then the value is capped within a safe range.
  • Size modifiers: small/kids items apply a lower multiplier, while large/xl/family/double items apply a higher multiplier.
  • Final output: estimates are rounded to whole calories and shown as Estimated in the source column.

Mel's Drive-In Calories — Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about calorie values, estimates, and nutrition coverage.

How many Mel's Drive-In items have calorie data?
Mel's Drive-In currently has calorie values for 276 of 276 menu items (100% coverage). We first use official nutrition sources when available, then apply estimation fallback for unresolved items.

What is the lowest-calorie item at Mel's Drive-In?
The lightest item currently tracked is 6. New York Steale (8 Oz) & Egg at approximately 10 kcal. Use the ranked table to find other low-calorie meal choices.

Are Mel's Drive-In calorie values official or estimated?
This page uses a hybrid model: 20 items use USDA database estimates, while 256 items are algorithmic estimates. Both are directional for comparison, not medical guidance.

Where can I compare calories and prices together?
Use the Mel's Drive-In full menu prices page for price-focused browsing and the cheapest menu items page for budget picks. This calories page is built for nutrition-first filtering.

How to Use This Calories Page

Use this page to compare low-calorie and high-calorie items quickly before ordering. Official values are used where available, and estimated values fill the coverage gap for broad menu discovery.

Estimated values are directional and may vary by location, preparation style, and serving size. For strict dietary planning, cross-check with the official restaurant nutrition statement when available.