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Panera Bread • Vegetarian Guide • Updated June 2026

Vegetarian Options at Panera Bread

Quick Answer: Yes — Panera Bread has 26 vegetarian options. The top pick by Nom Score is the Avocado, Egg White & Spinach Breakfast Power Sandwich (410 cal, 12g protein, Nom Score B).

26Vegetarian Options
48Total Analyzed
BBest Grade
See all 26 vegetarian options at Panera Bread
The Nom Score read

Panera Bread’s 26 vegetarian options are led by the Avocado, Egg White & Spinach Breakfast Power Sandwich: Nom Score B (78/100), 410 calories, 12g protein, and 590mg sodium. The Green Goddess Caprese Melt carries the most protein at 36g. The lightest is the Egg & Cheese Sandwich, at 400 calories. Protein ranges 12–36g across the picks. Figures are computed from Panera Bread’s published nutrition data (June 2026).

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These items at Panera Bread don’t meet vegetarian criteria:

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Orange Scone
not flagged vegetarian
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Kitchen Sink Cookie
not flagged vegetarian
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Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza
not flagged vegetarian
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Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
not flagged vegetarian
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Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order Vegetarian at Panera Bread

The Avocado, Egg White & Spinach Power Sandwich (410 cal, 12g protein) is the best savory vegetarian pick
The Margherita and Cheese Flatbread Pizzas and Tortellini Alfredo are meat-free but calorie-dense (720-820 cal)
The Egg & Cheese Sandwich (400 cal) and cheese bagels round out the lighter vegetarian options
FAQ

Common questions about vegetarian at Panera Bread

Is Panera Bread good for vegetarian diets?

Yes — Panera Bread has 26 vegetarian options, topped by the Avocado, Egg White & Spinach Breakfast Power Sandwich (Nom Score B).

What’s the best vegetarian option at Panera Bread?

The Avocado, Egg White & Spinach Breakfast Power Sandwich is the best choice with 410 calories, 12g protein, and a Nom Score of B.

What is the highest-protein item at Panera Bread?

The highest-protein option at Panera Bread is the Green Goddess Caprese Melt with 36g protein (1000 cal).

How we ranked these: Every item is scored by the Nom Score, which weighs sodium, saturated fat, sugar, portion size, fiber, and protein per calorie against FDA daily-value guidance. Data comes from Panera Bread’s published nutrition information.

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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