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Highest Protein Items at Panera Bread (September 2026)

USSandwichesLast updated September 24, 2026

Panera's chicken sandwiches and salads carry the most protein. The whole Chicken Bacon Rancher has 52 g, and the Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken has 40 g for 580 calories. Numbers come from Panera's nutrition guide effective 9/2/2026.

Top picks

Best overall protein pick

Chicken Bacon Rancher on Black Pepper Focaccia (Whole)

52 g protein · 1010 cal · 5.1 g per 100 cal

Best low-calorie pick

Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl)

14 g protein · 180 cal · 7.8 g per 100 cal

Best GLP-1-friendly pick

No item fits this yet.

All Panera Bread items by protein

Sorted by protein per 100 calories. Tap a column to sort.

Panera Bread menu items with protein, calories, and fiber. Select a column heading to sort.
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl)soup141807.80
Green Goddess Chicken Wrapwrap32460714
Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken (Whole)salad405806.97
Chicken Caesar Wrapwrap324806.714
Steak & Wake on Ciabattabreakfast325206.22
Greek Yogurt with Berriesbreakfast1525062
Five Cheese & Bacon Frittatabreakfast173005.70
Bacon Turkey Bravo on Tomato Basil (Whole)sandwich478605.56
Smokehouse BBQ Chicken on Artisan Ciabatta (Whole)sandwich458205.54
Caesar Salad with Chicken (Whole)salad356705.24
Chicken Bacon Rancher on Black Pepper Focaccia (Whole)sandwich5210105.13
Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT on Country Rustic Sourdough (Whole)sandwich489405.17
Turkey & Cheddar on Country Rustic Sourdough (Whole)sandwich408404.83
Toasted Frontega Chicken on Black Pepper Focaccia (Whole)sandwich408604.74
Asiago Bagel Stack - Farmhouse Duobreakfast347304.73
Hearty Fireside Chili (Bowl)soup194104.69
Ultimate Garden Steak Salad (Whole)salad338004.17
Sesame Ginger Chicken Market Bowl (Whole)bowl389304.111
Carnitas Elote Market Bowl (Whole)bowl441100411
Mac & Cheese (Bowl)side329803.30
Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bowl)soup124202.91

“—” 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.

  1. Chicken Bacon Rancher on Black Pepper Focaccia (Whole)
    52 g protein · 1010 cal · 5.1 g per 100 cal
  2. Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT on Country Rustic Sourdough (Whole)
    48 g protein · 940 cal · 5.1 g per 100 cal
  3. Bacon Turkey Bravo on Tomato Basil (Whole)
    47 g protein · 860 cal · 5.5 g per 100 cal
  4. Smokehouse BBQ Chicken on Artisan Ciabatta (Whole)
    45 g protein · 820 cal · 5.5 g per 100 cal
  5. Carnitas Elote Market Bowl (Whole)
    44 g protein · 1100 cal · 4 g per 100 cal

Fat loss

Lots of protein for the calories, and 600 calories or less.

  1. Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl)
    14 g protein · 180 cal · 7.8 g per 100 cal
  2. Green Goddess Chicken Wrap
    32 g protein · 460 cal · 7 g per 100 cal
  3. Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken (Whole)
    40 g protein · 580 cal · 6.9 g per 100 cal
  4. Chicken Caesar Wrap
    32 g protein · 480 cal · 6.7 g per 100 cal
  5. Steak & Wake on Ciabatta
    32 g protein · 520 cal · 6.2 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.

  1. Green Goddess Chicken Wrap
    32 g protein · 460 cal · 7 g per 100 cal
  2. Chicken Caesar Wrap
    32 g protein · 480 cal · 6.7 g per 100 cal
  3. Hearty Fireside Chili (Bowl)
    19 g protein · 410 cal · 4.6 g per 100 cal
  4. Five Cheese & Bacon Frittata
    17 g protein · 300 cal · 5.7 g per 100 cal
  5. Greek Yogurt with Berries
    15 g protein · 250 cal · 6 g per 100 cal

Build a 40g+ protein meal at Panera Bread

Simple ways to order for more protein.

  • Chicken Bacon Rancher on Black Pepper Focaccia (Whole)52 g protein · 1010 cal

    How to order: The half sandwich has 26 g of protein for 510 calories.

  • Bacon Turkey Bravo on Tomato Basil (Whole)47 g protein · 860 cal

    How to order: A half sandwich has 24 g of protein for 430 calories.

  • Carnitas Elote Market Bowl (Whole)44 g protein · 1100 cal

    How to order: The half bowl still has 22 g of protein for 550 calories.

  • Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken (Whole)40 g protein · 580 cal

    How to order: Order the half salad for 20 g of protein at 290 calories.

  • Sesame Ginger Chicken Market Bowl (Whole)38 g protein · 930 cal

    How to order: Skip the almonds: 36 g protein for 840 calories.

Frequently asked questions

What is the highest protein item at Panera Bread?

Chicken Bacon Rancher on Black Pepper Focaccia (Whole) has the most protein on our list, with 52 g of protein and 1010 calories.

What is the best low-calorie, high-protein option at Panera Bread?

Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl) gives you 14 g of protein for 180 calories. That’s 7.8 g of protein per 100 calories.

Does Panera Bread have a high-protein or GLP-1 menu?

Panera Bread 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 Panera Bread?

Order Chicken Bacon Rancher on Black Pepper Focaccia (Whole) (52 g protein). The half sandwich has 26 g of protein for 510 calories.

Where does this Panera Bread nutrition info come from?

We use Panera Bread’s official nutrition information only, and last checked it on September 24, 2026. We compared 21 menu items. Menus change, so check the official source before you order if you need exact numbers.

Source

Nutrition data from Panera Bread’s official nutrition information, checked September 24, 2026.

Last updated September 24, 2026. How we check our data.

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