The Lowest-Sodium Options at Panera Bread
Quick Answer: Panera Bread has 19 low sodium options. The lowest-sodium option at Panera Bread is the Oatmeal Raisin with Berries Cookie with 170mg sodium (340 cal). Top pick overall: the Full Strawberry Poppyseed with Chicken (360 cal, 29g protein, Nom Score A). Every pick here is 600mg of sodium or less; the FDA’s official “low sodium” label means 140mg or less, so we mark how close each gets in the table below.
Top Low Sodium Picks at Panera Bread
Panera Bread’s 19 low sodium options are led by the Full Strawberry Poppyseed with Chicken: Nom Score A (89/100), 360 calories, 29g protein, and 300mg sodium. The lightest is the Sprouted Grain Bagel Flat, at 180 calories. Most come from the Bagels menu (8 of 10). Sodium runs 300–590mg across the picks. None clear the FDA’s 140mg “low sodium” line, but all stay at or under 600mg. Figures are computed from Panera Bread’s published nutrition data (June 2026).
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Common questions about low sodium at Panera Bread
Is Panera Bread good for low sodium diets?
Yes — Panera Bread has 19 low sodium options, topped by the Full Strawberry Poppyseed with Chicken (Nom Score A).
What’s the best low sodium 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-sodium item at Panera Bread?
The lowest-sodium option at Panera Bread is the Oatmeal Raisin with Berries Cookie with 170mg sodium (340 cal).
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