Panera Bread Mac & Cheese (Bowl): 980 calories
- 32gProtein
- 68gCarbs
- 64gFat
- 2,300mgSodium
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Official U.S. values from Panera Bread Nutrition Guide (effective 9/2/2026), last checked October 25, 2026. Restaurants change recipes, so values in your area can differ. For allergens, see Panera Bread official allergen information.
Panera Bread Mac & Cheese calories by size
| Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium | Sat. fat | Sugar | Fiber | % of 2,000 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cup | 490 | 16g | 34g | 32g | 1,150mg | 16g | 7g | 0g | 25% |
| Bowl | 980 | 32g | 68g | 64g | 2,300mg | 32g | 15g | 0g | 49% |
| Bread Bowl | 1,140 | 37g | 170g | 34g | 2,490mg | 16g | 11g | 5g | 57% |
The Panera Bread Mac & Cheese (Bowl) is about 49% of a 2,000-calorie day and 100% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit in the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.
How the Mac & Cheese ranks
- The Mac & Cheese (Bowl) is the 4th highest in calories of the 34 items in the Panera Bread “Soups & Mac” menu, and 15th for protein per calorie.
- Across the 85 items of the same kind we track at 14 chains, it is the 5th highest in calories; their average is 341 calories.
How to make a Panera Bread order lighter
- Order the Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup (Bread Bowl) instead: 210 fewer calories, 30g protein.
- Order the Bistro French Onion Soup (Bread Bowl) instead: 130 fewer calories, 27g protein.
- Order the Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup (Bread Bowl) instead: 130 fewer calories, 27g protein.
How long it takes to burn off
For a 155 lb person, the Panera Bread Mac & Cheese (Bowl) takes about 221 minutes of brisk walking, 102 minutes of running (5 mph) or 102 minutes of cycling. Figures from Harvard Health’s calories-burned table; heavier people burn calories faster.
Compared with other restaurants
Similar-calorie sides at other chains (same size where the chain has one):
- Dairy Queen Cheese Curds (Large): 1,000 calories, 49g protein
- QDOBA Queso Fundido with Chips: 940 calories, 24g protein
- Popeyes Homestyle Mac & Cheese (Large): 850 calories, 33g protein
- Pizza Hut Cheesy Dip 'N Chips: 660 calories, 9g protein
- Panda Express Fried Rice (Side, 12 oz): 610 calories, 15g protein
Questions people ask
The Panera Bread Mac & Cheese (Bowl) has 980 calories, with 32g of protein, 68g of carbs and 64g of fat, according to the restaurant’s official U.S. nutrition information.
Cup: 490; Bowl: 980; Bread Bowl: 1,140 calories.
The Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup (Bread Bowl) has 770 calories, 210 fewer, and still keeps most of the protein.
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