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Sweetgreen • High Protein Guide • Updated June 2026

High Protein Options at Sweetgreen

Quick Answer: Sweetgreen has 23 high protein options. The highest-protein option at Sweetgreen is the Chicken Pesto Parm with 39g protein (540 cal). Top pick overall: the Guacamole Greens (575 cal, 27g protein, Nom Score A).

23High Protein Options
42Total Analyzed
ABest Grade
Item
Grade
Cal
Protein
Carbs
Sodium
1
Guacamole GreensNom’s Top Pick
Whole food salad. Great fiber. · Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Build-your-own option for full customization.
A
575
27g
36g
604mg
2
Steady Energy Bowl
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber. · Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Build-your-own option for full customization.
A
590
32g
56g
0mg
3
Iron Boost Bowl
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber. · Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Build-your-own option for full customization.
A
615
36g
31g
0mg
4
Steak Honey Crunch
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber. · Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Build-your-own option for full customization.
A
625
33g
48g
0mg
5
Omega Salad
Great sodium & sat fat. Light on fiber. · Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Build-your-own option for full customization.
A
640
30g
27g
0mg
6
Chicken Avocado Ranch
Whole food salad. Great sat fat & fiber. Watch the sodium & portion. · Roasted chicken cooked in extra virgin olive oil
A
705
23g
59g
1125mg
7
Spicy Reset Bowl
Great sodium & sat fat. Watch the portion. Light on fiber. · Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Build-your-own option for full customization.
A
720
33g
62g
0mg
8
Chicken Pesto Parm
Whole food salad. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Roasted chicken cooked in extra virgin olive oil
A
540
39g
40g
1451mg
9
Shroomami
Whole food salad. Great sat fat & sugar. Watch the sodium. · Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Build-your-own option for full customization.
A
685
22g
53g
1318mg
10
Fish Taco Bowl
Whole food salad. Great fiber. Watch the sodium & portion. · Locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients. Build-your-own option for full customization.
A
835
34g
60g
1265mg
See all 23 high protein options at Sweetgreen
The Nom Score read

Sweetgreen’s 23 high protein options are led by the Guacamole Greens: Nom Score A (100/100), 575 calories, 27g protein, and 604mg sodium. The Chicken Pesto Parm carries the most protein at 39g. Most come from the Bowls menu (8 of 10). Protein ranges 22–39g across the picks. Figures are computed from Sweetgreen’s published nutrition data (June 2026).

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Watch-outs

What to Avoid

These items at Sweetgreen don’t meet high protein criteria:

!
Crispy Rice Treat
only 2g protein (min 20)
!
Harney & Sons Organic Lemonade
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
!
Health-Ade Kombucha Pink Lady Apple
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
!
Health-Ade Kombucha Passion Fruit Tangerine
drink, not a meal — only 0g protein (min 20)
!
Rosemary Focaccia
only 8g protein (min 20)
Order smarter

Pro Tips: How to Order High Protein at Sweetgreen

Kale Caesar (39g protein) and Chicken Pesto Parm (39g protein) top the list
Hot Honey Chicken Plate (43g protein) is the highest protein item
Add double chicken (+21g protein) or combine proteins like chicken + lentils
FAQ

Common questions about high protein at Sweetgreen

Is Sweetgreen good for high protein diets?

Yes — Sweetgreen has 23 high protein options, topped by the Guacamole Greens (Nom Score A).

What’s the best high protein option at Sweetgreen?

The Guacamole Greens is the best choice with 575 calories, 27g protein, and a Nom Score of A.

What is the highest-protein item at Sweetgreen?

The highest-protein option at Sweetgreen is the Chicken Pesto Parm with 39g protein (540 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 Sweetgreen’s published nutrition information.

Nutrition data verified. Calorie counts and macros are taken from Sweetgreen’s official published nutrition data. How the Nom Score works →

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