Panera Healthy Ordering Guide: Best Low-Calorie Menu Items

Jul 8 2026
Think ordering a calorie-conscious meal from Panera Bread is out of the question? Not even close! It’s a breeze to put together a healthy meal that tastes great, doesn’t break the calorie bank, and won’t leave you feeling deprived… Just follow our handy guide! (Pro tip: Save the email, bookmark the webpage, and share with your friends!)



Ordering from Panera Online

Good news: Not only can you customize your menu item exactly to your preference, but the website will also show you the adjusted nutrition info for your order!



Best Breakfast Options

Apologies to the muffins, scones, and pastries, but these are smarter morning menu items…

Greek Yogurt with Mixed Berries Parfait
250 calories

Broccoli Cheddar Frittata
280 calories

Green Goddess Avo Avocado Toast
310 calories

Multigrain Bagel Flat + Plain Cream Cheese Spread
330 calories

Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Pecans
330 calories

Garden Avo & Egg White Sandwich
350 calories



About The New Market Bowls

Panera’s Market Bowls look like great options… and they almost are. They’re full of healthy ingredients, but the portions are HEFTY. Even without any toppings, the Herbed Brown Rice base ALONE clocks in with 450–580 calories. Still want one? Here’s our advice:

⭑ Think of that bowl as TWO meals, and save half for later.
⭑ Skip whichever heavy toppings feel extraneous to you.
⭑ Get your dressing on the side, and only add what you need.



You Pick Two: Top Picks Under 375 Calories

When it comes to building a lunch or dinner at Panera, the You Pick Two menu is one of the most satisfying options—just choose wisely! (These calorie counts below are for the standard menu items and don’t reflect any modifications.) Here are some standouts…

Soups

Cup of Black Bean Soup
90 calories

Cup of Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
120 calories

Cup of Bistro French Onion Soup
200 calories

Cup of Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
200 calories

Salads

Half Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad
210 calories

Half Asian Sesame Chicken Salad
260 calories

Half Green Goddess Cobb Salad
290 calories

Half Greek Salad
310 calories

Half Caesar Salad with Chicken
340 calories

Half Fuji Apple Chicken Salad
350 calories

Sandwiches

Half Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
260 calories

Half Tuna Salad Sandwich
300 calories

Half Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwich
350 calories

Half Toasted Caprese Focaccia
370 calories

Bonus: Panera includes a free side with You Pick Two orders. Choose the apple… Even if you’re not in the mood for it now, it’ll be a great snack for later.



Standout Sweets!

Add on a little treat under 200 calories…

Fruit Cup
60 calories

Coconut Macaroon
180 calories

Chocolate Macaroon
190 calories



P.S. You can order Panera gift cards on Amazon! If you want to hook up a friend who you know is trying to eat healthy, share this info along with the extra funds.



Chew on this:

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