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Nutrition Breakdown

Nelson's Diner Calories — Lowest to Highest

Browse calorie values for Nelson's Diner menu items, with official nutrition where available and estimated calories for uncovered items. Updated August 2026.

Coverage

100%

Average Calories

344 kcal

Lowest Item

10 kcal

Highest Item

620 kcal

125 / 125 items resolved USDA database: 10 Estimated: 115

Lowest Calorie Items at Nelson's Diner

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# Item Category Source Calories
1 Bottled Water beverages Estimated 10 kcal
2 Bottled Water beverages Estimated 10 kcal
3 Country Fried Steak "homemade" sausage gravy Estimated 10 kcal
4 Philly Cheese Steak nelson's specialty sandwiches Estimated 10 kcal
5 Coffee beverages Estimated 40 kcal
6 Apple Sauce lunch side orders USDA 81 kcal
7 Tomato Slices lunch side orders USDA 90 kcal
8 Cottage Cheese lunch side orders USDA 105 kcal
9 Fountain Drinks And Iced Teas beverages Estimated 135 kcal
10 Seasonal Fresh Fruit side orders Estimated 140 kcal
11 "Nelson's" Platter "homemade" sausage gravy Estimated 170 kcal
12 Cole Slaw Or Potato Salad lunch side orders USDA 170 kcal
13 Memphis Platter fit for "the king" Estimated 170 kcal
14 French Fries lunch side orders USDA 179 kcal
15 Caesar Salad "garden party" Estimated 180 kcal
16 Caesar Salad "garden party" Estimated 180 kcal
17 Caesar Salad "garden party" Estimated 180 kcal
18 Chef Salad "garden party" Estimated 180 kcal
19 Jimmy "The Greek" Salad "garden party" Estimated 180 kcal
20 Rickys Garden Salad "garden party" Estimated 180 kcal
21 TY "Cobb" Salad "garden party" Estimated 180 kcal
22 Tuna Salad sandwiches Estimated 180 kcal
23 Hot Dog kid's lunch corner USDA 211 kcal
24 Soup Of The Day soups Estimated 220 kcal
25 Chicken Tenders kid's lunch corner USDA 250 kcal
26 Hamburger kid's lunch corner USDA 256 kcal
27 Slice Of French Toast kid's corner $3.99 Estimated 260 kcal
28 Cheeseburger kid's lunch corner USDA 304 kcal
29 Buffalo Chicken Salad "garden party" Estimated 305 kcal
30 Chicken Or Tuna Salad Scoop lunch side orders Estimated 305 kcal
Nutrition sync is temporarily paused Missing official items: 115

Highest Calorie Items

Top calorie-dense picks based on current nutrition data

Bacon Cheeseburger

burgers and dogs 620 kcal

Cheeseburger

burgers and dogs 620 kcal

Hamburger

burgers and dogs 620 kcal

Mushroom Swiss Burger

burgers and dogs 620 kcal

Carolina Cuban Sandwich

nelson's specialty sandwiches 470 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.

Nelson's Diner Calories — Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about calorie values, estimates, and nutrition coverage.

How many Nelson's Diner items have calorie data?
Nelson's Diner currently has calorie values for 125 of 125 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 Nelson's Diner?
The lightest item currently tracked is Bottled Water at approximately 10 kcal. Use the ranked table to find other low-calorie meal choices.

Are Nelson's Diner calorie values official or estimated?
This page uses a hybrid model: 10 items use USDA database estimates, while 115 items are algorithmic estimates. Both are directional for comparison, not medical guidance.

Where can I compare calories and prices together?
Use the Nelson's Diner 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.