Brio Nutrition Information

Brio Tuscan Grille is an Italian restaurant that offers a wide variety of entrees, from meat-based dishes to traditional pasta. According to the official website for Brio, the dishes served at this restaurant are made from fresh ingredients, and Brio has a "fine casual" dining atmosphere. May entrees at Brio are high in calories, so check the nutrition information closely before ordering if you're on a diet.

Wood-Grilled Salmon Salad

The wood-grilled salmon salad is a low calorie dish at Brio, with just 294 calories per salad, according to the Daily Plate. This is a low-carbohydrate meal, with just 12 g per salad, but it is high in fat, with more than 13 g in each salad, with 6 g of saturated fat. MayoClinic.com suggests limiting saturated fat to reduce your risk of heart disease. Brio's wood-grilled salmon salad is rich in protein, with 33 g, notes the Daily Plate.

Chicken Fra Diavolo

The chicken fra diavolo is a high calorie dish featuring pasta and chicken. According to the Daily Plate, one portion of Brio's chicken fra diavolo contains 1103 calories, more than half of the daily recommendation of 2000. This dish is very high in fat, with 51.5 g, 20 g of which comes from saturated fat. The Daily Plate explains that Brio's chicken fra diavolo contains 115 g of carbohydrates and 45 g of protein.

Zucchini Fritters

The zucchini fritters are served as an appetizer at Brio. Although each fritter is relatively low in calories, they are small, so you may be tempted to eat several. According to The Daily Plate, each zucchini fritter contains 145 calories, with nearly 4 g of fat, 21 g of carbohydrates and about 8 g of protein.

Garganelli Carbonara

The Garganelli Carbonara is another high calorie dish, with 427 calories in an 100 g serving, according to MyFitnessPal. This portion contains about 12 g of fat, with 66 g of carbohydrates and 40 g of protein.

Considerations

Because many of the dishes at Brio are high in calories, it may be difficult to find diet-friendly food. However, you can reduce the calorie count of your meal in several ways. Splitting a dish with another diner, asking for no sauce or dressing, and avoiding dishes with fried portions and creamy sauces can help you keep calorie intake under control.