Originally from Chicago, Dave Anderson, the founder of Famous Dave's restaurant chain, developed a love for the taste of barbecued ribs early on. After deciding he wanted to make a career of it, for 25 years he purportedly searched the country for the perfect barbecue foods. Over the years, Dave also worked on perfecting his own barbecue sauce. He finally opened his first restaurant in 1994 in Hayward, Wisconsin, and the chain now has over 170 restaurants nationwide.
Ribs
Famous Dave's is known for its variety of ribs and sauces. The ribs are available as a dinner, a sandwich and a salad. A 3-oz. serving of the Rib Tips has 260 calories, with 21 g total fat and 18 g of protein. Adding 2 tbs. of the Sassy Original Sauce adds 70 calories and 17 g carbohydrate. According to Healthy Dining Finder, the lunch portion of Sassy BBQ Pork Salad contains 410 calories, 21 g total fat, 7 g saturated fat, 1,490 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate and 19 g of protein. If you are eating a 2,000-calorie per day diet, the Sassy BBQ Pork Salad provides about 20 percent of the day's caloric intake.
Chicken
There are also a number of chicken dishes available at Famous Dave's. The Char-Grilled Chicken Sandwich has 270 calories, 3 g total fat, 950 mg sodium, 37 g of carbohydrate and 28 g of protein. One bowl of the Crispy Chicken Salad contains 760 calories, with 38 g total fat, and 67 g of protein. Sodium is an essential nutrient, meaning it must be ingested every day. Penn Medicine's recommendation for daily sodium intake is no more than 2,300 mg, or about a teaspoon. The sodium contained in the Char-Grilled Sandwich provides 41 percent of the day's sodium needs.
Fish
Famous Dave's also offers catfish and salmon options for the fish lovers. The Sweet and Sassy Grilled Salmon Fillet, without glaze, has 450 calories, 26 g total fat, 5 g saturated fat, 1130 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate and 43 g protein. One Sweetwater Catfish finger contains 70 calories, with 3 g total fat, 6 g carbohydrate and 4 g protein. Lean protein and complex carbohydrates should comprise most of the calories in the daily diet. MayoClinic.com states 45 to 65 percent of the day's calories should come from carbohydrate and 10 to 35 percent should come from protein.
Appetizers and Sides
A 4-oz. serving of Famous Dave's Drunkin' Apples, a popular side dish, has 140 calories, with 5 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 60 mg sodium and 26 g carbohydrates. Six ounces of the Wilbur Beans contains 150 calories, 3.5 g total fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 26 g carbohydrates and 8 g protein. The Nachos For Two appetizer, meant to be shared, has 835 calories, 46.4 g total fat, 83.1 g carbohydrate and 27.4 g protein. Divide by two to get he values for one share.
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