Highest Protein Items at Panera Bread (September 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.
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl)soup | 14 | 180 | 7.8 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Goddess Chicken Wrapwrap | 32 | 460 | 7 | 14 |
| Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken (Whole)salad | 40 | 580 | 6.9 | 7 |
| Chicken Caesar Wrapwrap | 32 | 480 | 6.7 | 14 |
| Steak & Wake on Ciabattabreakfast | 32 | 520 | 6.2 | 2 |
| Greek Yogurt with Berriesbreakfast | 15 | 250 | 6 | 2 |
| Five Cheese & Bacon Frittatabreakfast | 17 | 300 | 5.7 | 0 |
| Bacon Turkey Bravo on Tomato Basil (Whole)sandwich | 47 | 860 | 5.5 | 6 |
| Smokehouse BBQ Chicken on Artisan Ciabatta (Whole)sandwich | 45 | 820 | 5.5 | 4 |
| Caesar Salad with Chicken (Whole)salad | 35 | 670 | 5.2 | 4 |
| Chicken Bacon Rancher on Black Pepper Focaccia (Whole)sandwich | 52 | 1010 | 5.1 | 3 |
| Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT on Country Rustic Sourdough (Whole)sandwich | 48 | 940 | 5.1 | 7 |
| Turkey & Cheddar on Country Rustic Sourdough (Whole)sandwich | 40 | 840 | 4.8 | 3 |
| Toasted Frontega Chicken on Black Pepper Focaccia (Whole)sandwich | 40 | 860 | 4.7 | 4 |
| Asiago Bagel Stack - Farmhouse Duobreakfast | 34 | 730 | 4.7 | 3 |
| Hearty Fireside Chili (Bowl)soup | 19 | 410 | 4.6 | 9 |
| Ultimate Garden Steak Salad (Whole)salad | 33 | 800 | 4.1 | 7 |
| Sesame Ginger Chicken Market Bowl (Whole)bowl | 38 | 930 | 4.1 | 11 |
| Carnitas Elote Market Bowl (Whole)bowl | 44 | 1100 | 4 | 11 |
| Mac & Cheese (Bowl)side | 32 | 980 | 3.3 | 0 |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Bowl)soup | 12 | 420 | 2.9 | 1 |
“—” 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.
- Chicken Bacon Rancher on Black Pepper Focaccia (Whole)
52 g protein · 1010 cal · 5.1 g per 100 cal - Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT on Country Rustic Sourdough (Whole)
48 g protein · 940 cal · 5.1 g per 100 cal - Bacon Turkey Bravo on Tomato Basil (Whole)
47 g protein · 860 cal · 5.5 g per 100 cal - Smokehouse BBQ Chicken on Artisan Ciabatta (Whole)
45 g protein · 820 cal · 5.5 g per 100 cal - 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.
- Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup (Bowl)
14 g protein · 180 cal · 7.8 g per 100 cal - Green Goddess Chicken Wrap
32 g protein · 460 cal · 7 g per 100 cal - Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken (Whole)
40 g protein · 580 cal · 6.9 g per 100 cal - Chicken Caesar Wrap
32 g protein · 480 cal · 6.7 g per 100 cal - 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.
- Green Goddess Chicken Wrap
32 g protein · 460 cal · 7 g per 100 cal - Chicken Caesar Wrap
32 g protein · 480 cal · 6.7 g per 100 cal - Hearty Fireside Chili (Bowl)
19 g protein · 410 cal · 4.6 g per 100 cal - Five Cheese & Bacon Frittata
17 g protein · 300 cal · 5.7 g per 100 cal - 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.
Keep exploring
- Arby'sUSSandwichesTop pickHalf Pound Beef 'n Cheddar49 g
- Firehouse SubsUSSandwichesTop pickFirehouse Salad with Grilled Chicken57 g
- Jersey Mike'sUSSandwichesTop pick#9 Club Supreme (Regular)59.3 g
- Jimmy John'sUSSandwichesTop pickThe J.J. Gargantuan (8" French)78 g
How much protein do you need? Get your daily target in 30 seconds.
Protein calculator