Since the first A-frame style restaurant opened in California, the International House of Pancakes has been an American favorite for generations. Although the restaurant construction style and name have been updated, you can still expect to find a delectable stack of pancakes when you visit one of over 1,400 restaurants across the U.S.

In 2007, IHOP Corp acquired Applebee's International Inc and brought two leading restaurant brands together. With a combined restaurant reach of more than 3,300, the IHOP Corporation has become the largest full service restaurant company in the world.

A few months ago we provided a review of Applebee's as part of our ongoing Diet Friendly Dining series. Although a complete nutrition guide is not readily available for most of the pancakes, omelettes or burgers, a new IHOP For Me section on the menu provides nutrition information to help you find a meal under 500 calories with 15-20 grams of fat or less.

Breakfast Choices

Whole Wheat French Toast Combo For Me - Two slices of whole wheat French toast topped with sliced bananas and served with scrambled egg substitute and two strips of turkey bacon.

Calories – 470

Carbohydrates – 51 grams

Fat – 14 grams

Protein – 39 grams

Sodium – 970 mg

Two x Two x Two For Me - Scrambled egg substitute with two strips of turkey bacon and two buttermilk pancakes

Calories – 400

Carbohydrates – 38 grams

Fat – 16 grams

Protein – 29 grams

Sodium – 1,370 mg

Two-Egg Breakfast For Me - Scrambled egg substitute with two strips of turkey bacon, whole wheat toast and fresh fruit

Calories – 380

Carbohydrates – 40 grams

Fat – 11 grams

Protein – 28 grams

Sodium – 820 mg

'Just Right' Spinach, Mushroom & Tomato Omelette For Me - Egg substitute with fresh spinach, mushrooms, onions and Swiss cheese and topped with diced tomatoes and served with fresh fruit

Calories – 350

Carbohydrates – 24 grams

Fat – 14 grams

Protein – 32 grams

Sodium – 510 mg

'Just Right' Veggie Omelette For Me - Egg substitute with mushrooms, green peppers, onions and oven-roasted tomatoes and served with fresh fruit

Calories – 360

Carbohydrates – 34 grams

Fat – 14 grams

Protein – 25 grams

Sodium – 700 mg



Lunch & Dinner Choices

Balsamic-Glazed Chicken For Me - Grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, onions, diced tomatoes and balsamic glaze and served with steamed broccoli and a green salad with reduced-fat Italian dressing

Calories – 510

Carbohydrates – 36 grams

Fat – 20 grams

Protein – 42 grams

Sodium – 1,770 mg

Simply chicken Sandwich For Me - Grilled chicken breast on a toasted Romano-Parmesan bun with lettuce and tomato and served with a side of fresh fruit

Calories – 440

Carbohydrates – 42 grams

Fat – 6 grams

Protein – 54 grams

Sodium – 860 mg

Tilapia Hollandaise For Me - Seasoned grilled tilapia topped with rich hollandaise and served with steamed broccoli

Calories – 370

Carbohydrates – 15 grams

Fat – 13 grams

Protein – 47 grams

Sodium – 820 mg

While it would be wonderful to know the complete nutrition information for the entire menu, it is nice to have information for those that they consider healthier options. I would venture to say anything not highlighted as a 'For Me' option is well over 600 calories per serving and not one of your more nutritious choices. As always, if you require low sodium options, the choices are limited with the Spinach, Mushroom & Tomato For Me Omelette providing your lowest sodium option with 510 mg.



Did you know IHOP had a special low calorie portion on their menu? Does this increase the likelihood that you would eat at one of their restaurants?