Highest Protein Items at CAVA (September 2026)
CAVA's chicken pitas have the most protein, with 48 g in both the Greek Chicken and Spicy Chicken + Avocado pitas. Among curated bowls, the Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl has 43 g. Numbers come from CAVA's March 2026 nutrition guide.
Top picks
Best overall protein pick
Greek Chicken Pita
48 g protein · 720 cal · 6.7 g per 100 cal
Best low-calorie pick
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Best GLP-1-friendly pick
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All CAVA items by protein
Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.
| Greek Chicken Pitapita | 48 | 720 | 6.7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Salad Bowlbowl | 37 | 580 | 6.4 | 8 |
| Steak + Harissa Bowlbowl | 37 | 620 | 6 | 7 |
| Chicken + Rice Bowlbowl | 40 | 700 | 5.7 | 7 |
| Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowlbowl | 43 | 800 | 5.4 | 17 |
| Steak + Feta Pitapita | 44 | 820 | 5.4 | 9 |
| Spicy Chicken + Avocado Pitapita | 48 | 930 | 5.2 | 13 |
| Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowlbowl | 36 | 700 | 5.1 | 7 |
| Harissa Avocado Bowlbowl | 41 | 830 | 4.9 | 12 |
| Salmon + Yogurt Dill Bowlbowl | 35 | 710 | 4.9 | 5 |
| Falafel Crunch Bowlbowl | 24 | 860 | 2.8 | 18 |
“—” means the source doesn’t list that number. Items without protein or calories are never ranked.
Best orders by goal
Muscle gain
The most protein per order. Calories are higher, so these suit big eaters and heavy training days.
- Greek Chicken Pita
48 g protein · 720 cal · 6.7 g per 100 cal - Spicy Chicken + Avocado Pita
48 g protein · 930 cal · 5.2 g per 100 cal - Steak + Feta Pita
44 g protein · 820 cal · 5.4 g per 100 cal - Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl
43 g protein · 800 cal · 5.4 g per 100 cal - Harissa Avocado Bowl
41 g protein · 830 cal · 4.9 g per 100 cal
Fat loss
Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.
- Greek Salad Bowl
37 g protein · 580 cal · 6.4 g per 100 cal
GLP-1 friendly
Smaller portions with at least 20 g protein, 10 g sugar or less, and no more than 35% of calories from fat. Higher fiber ranks higher.
No items on our list match this goal yet.
Under 500 calories
The highest-protein orders (15 g or more) that stay under 500 calories.
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Build a 40g+ protein meal at CAVA
Simple ways to order for more protein.
Greek Chicken Pita48 g protein · 720 cal
How to order: Greek Chicken has 48 g protein for 720 calories. The Spicy Chicken + Avocado pita has the same protein for 930 calories.
Greek Salad Bowl37 g protein · 580 cal
How to order: Greek Salad Bowl has 37 g protein for 580 calories, the fewest calories among the curated bowls.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest protein item at CAVA?
Greek Chicken Pita has the most protein on our list, with 48 g of protein and 720 calories.
Does CAVA have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?
CAVA doesn’t have a labeled GLP-1 or high-protein menu that we know of. Our GLP-1-friendly picks on this page show smaller orders with more protein and less sugar.
How can I get 40 grams of protein at CAVA?
Order Greek Chicken Pita (48 g protein). Greek Chicken has 48 g protein for 720 calories. The Spicy Chicken + Avocado pita has the same protein for 930 calories.
Where does this CAVA nutrition info come from?
We use CAVA’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on September 24, 2026. We compared 11 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.
Source
Nutrition data from CAVA’s official nutrition information, checked September 24, 2026.
Last updated September 24, 2026. How we check our data.
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