Panera Nutrition Facts 2026 — Calories, Protein & Sodium
Every figure on this page comes from Panera Bread’s US Nutrition Guide (effective September 2, 2026, Edition 1) — the same document Panera publishes for its cafés. Use it to build a lighter lunch or check a favourite before you order. This panera nutrition overview also lets you compare sandwiches, soups, salads and bakery items in one place.
The items behind the numbers
Bacon Turkey Bravo
Turkey, bacon, smoked Gouda, lettuce, tomato and signature sauce on tomato basil bread.
Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt
Smoked pulled chicken, avocado, cilantro, Peppadew peppers, Gouda and chipotle sauce on sourdough.
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken, carrots, celery and egg noodles in a seasoned chicken broth.
Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans
Steel cut oats with strawberries, pecans and a cinnamon crunch topping.
Greek Salad
Romaine, feta, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, cucumbers and Greek dressing.
Kitchen Sink Cookie
Chocolate, caramel, pretzel pieces and flaked sea salt in one giant cookie. Made for sharing.
Sandwiches (whole)
| Item | Calories | Fat | Sodium | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon Turkey Bravo | 860 | 39g | 2,430mg | 47g |
| Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt | 1,000 | 52g | 2,550mg | 43g |
| Toasted Frontega Chicken | 860 | 39g | 2,430mg | 40g |
| Classic Grilled Cheese | 810 | 42g | 2,540mg | 32g |
| Mediterranean Veggie | 520 | 14g | 1,260mg | 18g |
| Tuna Salad | 590 | 29g | 1,200mg | 24g |
Soups (bowl)
| Item | Calories | Fat | Sodium | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli Cheddar | 420 | 31g | 1,520mg | 12g |
| Creamy Tomato | 340 | 23g | 1,110mg | 4g |
| Chicken Noodle | 180 | 4.5g | 1,570mg | 14g |
| French Onion | 300 | 14g | 1,820mg | 10g |
| Mac & Cheese | 980 | 64g | 2,300mg | 32g |
| Autumn Squash | 330 | 17g | 1,210mg | 8g |
Salads (whole)
| Item | Calories | Fat | Sodium | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Goddess Cobb with Chicken | 580 | 34g | 1,980mg | 40g |
| Fuji Apple with Chicken | 710 | 44g | 1,770mg | 28g |
| Caesar with Chicken | 670 | 47g | 2,620mg | 35g |
| Asian Sesame with Chicken | 530 | 31g | 1,900mg | 29g |
| Greek | 630 | 59g | 1,400mg | 8g |
Breakfast & Bakery
| Item | Calories | Fat | Sodium | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg & Cheese on Ciabatta | 430 | 16g | 680mg | 20g |
| Spinach & Bacon Soufflé | 550 | 37g | 940mg | 19g |
| Steel Cut Oatmeal | 330 | 13g | 170mg | 8g |
| Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | 430 | 7g | 460mg | 13g |
| Blueberry Muffin | 530 | 22g | 410mg | 7g |
| Kitchen Sink Cookie | 810 | 42g | 840mg | 7g |
| Chocolate Chipper Cookie | 390 | 18g | 330mg | 4g |
Lowest-calorie meals at Panera
- Chicken Noodle bowl 180
- Mediterranean Veggie half 260
- Asian Sesame half 260
- Steel Cut Oatmeal 330
Highest-protein items
- Bacon Turkey Bravo 47g
- Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt 43g
- Green Goddess Cobb 40g
The sodium warning
Panera food is salty — a whole Caesar with Chicken carries 2,620mg sodium, more than a full day’s recommended limit. Half portions halve it. For panera nutrition, sodium is worth checking first because several whole items exceed a full day’s guidance.
How to read these tables
Every figure here comes from Panera Bread’s official US Nutrition Guide, effective September 2, 2026, Edition 1, and describes the item as served — whole sandwiches, bowl soups and full café salads. Three columns do most of the work: calories for energy, protein for staying power, and sodium, which is where Panera’s menu quietly runs high. As a reference point, US guidance suggests about 2,300mg of sodium for an entire day — several single items below pass half of that.
The extremes, at a glance
- Most calories: the Chipotle Chicken Avocado Melt (1,000 Cal) and a bowl of Mac & Cheese (980 Cal).
- Fewest calories: Chicken Noodle Soup at 180 Cal a bowl — and the Steel Cut Oatmeal is the lightest breakfast at 330 Cal.
- Most protein: the Bacon Turkey Bravo at 47g, ahead of the Chipotle Melt’s 43g.
- Most sodium: the Caesar Salad with Chicken at 2,620mg — more than a full day’s guidance in one salad. The Tuna Salad Sandwich (1,200mg) and Mediterranean Veggie (1,260mg) are the gentlest mains.
For prices alongside these figures, each category page pairs the two: start with the sandwiches or the salads.
Panera Nutrition FAQs
Panera’s official Nutrition Guide, effective September 2, 2026, Edition 1.
We re-check whenever Panera issues a new edition.
They are Panera’s published standard-recipe values; café preparation varies slightly.
Which Panera item has the most sodium?
The Caesar Salad with Chicken, at 2,620mg — more than the US daily guidance of about 2,300mg in a single salad.
Which Panera item has the most protein?
The Bacon Turkey Bravo sandwich, with 47g of protein.
Are these nutrition figures for the whole item?
Yes — whole sandwiches, bowl soups and full café salads as served, per Panera’s Nutrition Guide (effective September 2, 2026, Edition 1).
See also: Home, Breakfast Menu, Soup Menu, Sandwich Menu, Salad Menu, Bakery Menu, Drinks Menu, Allergen, Gluten-Free.
For allergen details, see the Panera allergen menu, and browse the full menu with prices for the complete list.
Source: Panera Bread® Nutrition Guide, effective September 2, 2026, Edition 1 (panerabread.com).
MenuPanera is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Panera Bread. Prices are estimates and vary by café. For panera nutrition questions beyond these tables, check the official guide linked in the source line above.
Last updated: October 31, 2026.