Comprehensive Nutrition Report: Applebee's Menu Evaluation

This nutrition report provides a comprehensive analysis of Applebee's menu, evaluating various aspects such as taste, execution, menu continuity, price points, presentation, texture, and flavor profiles. The report details how the menu items offer dynamic flavor profiles, with descriptions of ingredients like lime, tequila, and Cajun spices, and assesses the clarity and ease of understanding of the menu. It examines the menu's suitability for customers with special nutritional requirements, highlighting both the availability of options for those seeking lower calorie meals and the lack of allergen information. The report further discusses the value proposition of the menu items, the attractiveness of the food presentation, and the diversity of textures and flavors offered, including American, Asian, and Italian influences. Additionally, it analyzes the sensible combinations of food items, the interesting methods of preparation, and the restaurant's community-responsible concept, with a focus on organic and locally sourced ingredients. The report also includes descriptions of new menu items and modifications, such as the Boneless Buffalo Chicken Salad and Chop Steak.

Running head: NUTRITION 1
Nutrition
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Institution

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1. Taste
The menu indicates that the food items have a dynamic flavor profile that can suit the
requirements of the customer. For example, the fiesta lime chicken has a mixture of lime, tequila,
Mexi-ranch dressing and sour cream among other ingredients to give it the perfect taste. Cajun
Lime Tilapia is also seasoned with Cajun and served with lime juice, corn salsa, and black bean.
Cajun Lime tilapia is served on rice and seasoned vegetables to give it the perfect taste that
would impress customers. The several flavors help in making the meals delicious. It is thus
evident that most of the menu items possess a dynamic flavor profile.
2. Execution
The menu is written with clarity to help customers in making their food choices. The entrees are
not difficult to understand because the explanations on the menu are adequate. Every meal listed
on the many has a detailed description of everything that it is served with. A customer would,
therefore, not have a lot of trouble picking his meal. For example, if one wants to eat a steak,
they can check at the available options and see how they are served. From the menu, one can
picture what to expect when their order is served.
3. Menu Continuity
The menu is also good for people with special nutritional requirements. For example, customers
who need under 550 calories in their diet can Asian crunch salad or grilled shrimp and island
rice. The food options are unlimited to suit the requirements of customers including kids.
However, the menu does not consider customers with allergies, as they cannot guarantee that
they can eliminate any of the ingredients while preparing meals. Customers are, therefore,
required to consider the same when ordering their meals. The menu items also blend nicely. An

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example is the Cajun Lime Tilapia that is served with a glass of lime juice, rice, and seasoned
vegetables to get the perfect combination.
4. Price Point
Considering the food items served at Applebee, I believe that customers get value for their
money. Their meals are prepared with additional ingredients that make them unique from what is
served in other places. Considering their target market, these prices are affordable and fair with
respect to the food items they offer. You will not find a lot of pizza or sandwich shops that serve
the time of Italian chicken and Portobello sandwich served at Applebee.
5. Presentation and Color
I have not been fortunate to visit Applebee so far but from the menu, I believe that the entrees are
attractive. Just from the description alone, one can already picture what to expect from the
restaurant. How the menu describes a particular food item and all the spices and side dishes that
accompany it; is just interesting. Just from the description, a customer can envision what they
expect to be served.
6. Texture
The restaurant offers a variety of textures that suit the requirements of its customers. They have
crunchy vegetables that are served with other meals to improve customer experience. They also
serve smoothies, lemonades, and shakes among other beverages that are smooth and refreshing.
They also serve tender steaks that are sweet and chewy. The diversity of food texture offered by
this restaurant cannot be understated. Almost all customer needs are addressed due to the variety.
This restaurant is ideal for any customer who wants the perfect experience.

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7. Flavor Profile
The restaurant serves a global flavor profile that consists of Asian flavor in the Asian greens,
Italian flavor from the spicy shrimp Diavolo, and a lot of American flavors. The restaurant adds
spices and ingredients to their meals. These spices and ingredients might be locally obtained by
they have their origins from other countries. The variety of flavors implies that this restaurant
can, therefore, serve the interest of customers from across the world.
8. Sensible Combination
The food combinations are made with highly qualified chefs. They are innovative, easily
recognized, and sensible. The food combinations are also acceptable to the general public. For
example, if one reads the menu and sees a meal like oriental chicken salad, they might be
tempted to try it. This is because it is accompanied by other accomplishments to make the perfect
combination. This acceptance is why Applebee has been very successful and opened several
branches in several countries all over the world.
9. Interesting
The varying methods of preparation are interesting to customers. A customer keeps coming back
just to have a taste of the variations. For example, one can go to Applebee to order a steak.
Reading the menu, one realizes the several available methods of preparation. These variations in
how the steaks are prepared are interesting, and an individual may want to test them every time
they visit. The Bourbon Street Steak is prepared with Cajun spices and served with mushrooms
and sautéed onions. Other steaks are also prepared differently.

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10. Concept
The concept of food preparation and delivery in this restaurant is community responsible. Some
of the food is prepared to suit the choices and preferences of the customer. Additionally, most of
the ingredients used to prepare food at Applebee are organic with no additional chemicals. These
ingredients include cucumbers, red pepper, crunchy greens, onions, and almonds among others.
Given that most of these ingredients are natural, it means that they are locally sourced and
sustainable.
New Menu Entrée
Salads
Boneless Buffalo Chicken Salad
Deep-fried crispy delicious chicken blended in a spicy buffalo sauce served
with cheese crumbles, smoked bacon, and house-made pico de gallo. The meal
also comes with cucumbers, freshly diced tomatoes, garlic croutons, red onions,
and a 3-cheese blend. It is accompanied by a dressing made up of celery sticks
and carrot sticks to offset the spicy buffalo sauce.
$13.99
Modification of Menu Entrée
Steaks
Chop Steak
10 oz. chopped sirloin steak. This meal is topped with onions, mushroom, and a
rich brown sauce. It is topped with mashed potatoes, gravy, Brussels sprouts
and vegetables of your choice.
$11.99