High-protein picks at Panera Bread

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Panera Bread orders ranked by protein per calorie

Top pick: Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken (Half), 20 g protein for 290 calories.

#	Item	Protein	Calories	Protein per 100 cal	Sodium
1	Green Goddess Cobb Salad with ChickenHalf	20 g	290	6.9 g	990 mg
2	Green Goddess Cobb Salad with ChickenWhole	40 g	580	6.9 g	1,980 mg
3	Asian Sesame Chicken SaladHalf	15 g	260	5.8 g	950 mg
4	Five Cheese & Bacon Frittata1 Crustless Frittata	17 g	300	5.7 g	1,120 mg
5	Bacon Turkey Bravo on Tomato BasilHalf	24 g	430	5.6 g	1,210 mg
6	Smokehouse BBQ Chicken on Artisan CiabattaWhole	45 g	820	5.5 g	2,390 mg
7	Asian Sesame Chicken SaladWhole	29 g	530	5.5 g	1,900 mg
8	Bacon Turkey Bravo on Tomato BasilWhole	47 g	860	5.5 g	2,430 mg
9	Smokehouse BBQ Chicken on Artisan CiabattaHalf	22 g	410	5.4 g	1,200 mg
10	Broccoli Cheddar Frittata1 Crustless Frittata	15 g	280	5.4 g	1,090 mg
11	Caesar Salad with ChickenHalf	18 g	340	5.3 g	1,310 mg
12	Caesar Salad with ChickenWhole	35 g	670	5.2 g	2,620 mg
13	Chicken Bacon Rancher on Black Pepper FocacciaWhole	52 g	1,010	5.1 g	2,440 mg
14	Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT on Country Rustic SourdoughHalf	24 g	470	5.1 g	870 mg
15	Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT on Country Rustic SourdoughWhole	48 g	940	5.1 g	1,750 mg
16	Chicken Bacon Rancher on Black Pepper FocacciaHalf	26 g	510	5.1 g	1,220 mg
17	Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Artisan Ciabatta	23 g	470	4.9 g	830 mg
18	Greek Salad with ChickenHalf	15 g	380	3.9 g	1,320 mg
19	Greek Salad with ChickenWhole	30 g	760	3.9 g	2,630 mg
20	Fuji Apple Chicken SaladWhole	28 g	710	3.9 g	1,770 mg
21	Harvest Medley Chicken SaladHalf	17 g	440	3.9 g	1,050 mg
22	Harvest Medley Chicken SaladWhole	34 g	880	3.9 g	2,100 mg
23	Mediterranean Veggie on Tomato BasilWhole	18 g	520	3.5 g	1,260 mg

Sodium over 1,500 mg in red.

Source: Panera Bread nutrition page, US menu, October 21, 2026. Not affiliated with Panera Bread.

What is a high-protein order at Panera?

The whole Green Goddess Cobb has 40 g protein at 580 calories. Sodium is 1,980 mg.

Does Panera have high-protein breakfast?

Yes. The Five Cheese & Bacon Frittata has 17 g protein. The Broccoli Cheddar Frittata has 15 g.

Are Panera sandwiches good for protein?

Some are. Half a Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT has 24 g protein; a half Mediterranean Veggie has 9 g.

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