Under 500 Cal Options at Panera Bread
Quick Answer: Panera Bread has 21 under 500 cal options. The best — and the lowest-calorie — is the Full Strawberry Poppyseed with Chicken (360 cal, 29g protein, Nom Score A).
Top Under 500 Cal Picks at Panera Bread
The Full Strawberry Poppyseed with Chicken tops Panera Bread’s 21 under 500 cal options — Nom Score A (89/100) on 360 calories, 29g protein, and 300mg sodium. The Chipotle Chicken Egg & Avocado Wrap carries the most protein at 30g. Most come from the Breakfast menu (5 of 6). Calories run 360–490 across the picks.
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What to Avoid
These items at Panera Bread don’t meet under 500 cal criteria:
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Common questions about under 500 cal at Panera Bread
Is Panera Bread good for under 500 cal diets?
Yes — Panera Bread has 21 under 500 cal options, topped by the Full Strawberry Poppyseed with Chicken (Nom Score A).
What’s the best under 500 cal option at Panera Bread?
The Full Strawberry Poppyseed with Chicken is the best choice with 360 calories, 29g protein, and a Nom Score of A.
What is the lowest-calorie item at Panera Bread?
The lowest-calorie option at Panera Bread is the Full Strawberry Poppyseed with Chicken with 360 calories.
Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Panera Bread’s official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →
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