Panera markets itself as the “healthier” fast-casual option, and a lot of the menu backs that up — but soups, bread bowls and creamy dressings can undo that reputation fast if you’re not paying attention. This Panera Bread nutrition calculator covers soups, salads, sandwiches and bakery items so you can see where your order actually lands.
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How to Use This Panera Calculator
Add soups, salads, sandwiches or bakery items as you build your meal. Salads are listed without dressing by default, with dressing available as an optional add-on — a meaningful one, since a single serving of Caesar dressing adds around 150 calories on its own.
Panera Nutrition Facts, by Category
Soups
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bowl) | 360 cal | 13 g | 24 g | 24 g | 1470 mg |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Cup) | 230 cal | 8 g | 15 g | 15 g | 950 mg |
| Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl) | 190 cal | 14 g | 20 g | 6 g | 1450 mg |
Salads
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad with Chicken (no dressing) | 380 cal | 34 g | 20 g | 18 g | 900 mg |
| Greek Salad | 380 cal | 10 g | 17 g | 32 g | 1350 mg |
Sandwiches
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Bacon Avocado Melt (Half) | 430 cal | 24 g | 33 g | 23 g | 1080 mg |
| Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich (Whole) | 720 cal | 28 g | 70 g | 38 g | 1200 mg |
Bakery
| Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sourdough Bread Bowl (Plain) | 460 cal | 17 g | 93 g | 2 g | 910 mg |
| Cinnamon Roll | 470 cal | 8 g | 68 g | 18 g | 380 mg |
| French Baguette (1/4) | 140 cal | 5 g | 28 g | 1 g | 330 mg |
Values are approximate reference figures compiled from publicly available nutrition information and standard menu preparations. Recipes, portion sizes and availability vary by location and change over time — always confirm current figures on Panera's official nutrition resources before making dietary decisions.
Does Ordering Soup “In a Bread Bowl” Change Everything?
It changes more than most people expect. A bowl of Broccoli Cheddar soup on its own is around 360 calories, but swapping the container for a bread bowl adds another 460 calories for the bread itself — more than doubling the meal before you’ve eaten a single spoonful of soup. A cup of soup with a side baguette slice is a lighter way to get a similar combination.
Salad Dressings Can Erase the “Healthy” Choice
A Caesar Salad with chicken and no dressing is a reasonable 380 calories with 34g of protein. Add a full serving of Caesar dressing and you’re looking at 530 calories — still a solid meal, but worth knowing before you assume “salad” automatically means “light.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Panera Nutrition
A bowl (the larger size) is approximately 360 calories, with 13g of protein, 24g of carbs and 24g of fat. A cup is lighter at around 230 calories.
A plain sourdough bread bowl is approximately 460 calories on its own, which is added on top of whatever soup goes inside it.
A cup of Chicken Noodle Soup (about 190 calories) paired with a side salad without dressing is one of the lighter combinations on the menu, though it’s worth checking the sodium content of soups specifically, which tends to run high.
These figures are approximate reference values compiled from publicly available nutrition information for standard U.S. menu preparations. Confirm exact, current figures using Panera’s own official nutrition resources.
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