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Frequently asked questions
What's the highest-protein CAVA bowl I can build?
CAVA's highest-protein single serving is Grilled Chicken at 28g per serving; doubling it pushes that to 56g. The max-protein build — double Grilled Chicken on Arugula with Black Lentils and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus — totals 76g protein in 810 kcal (37.5% Protein Density, Gold tier). Use the builder above to dial it in.
Does this match what I actually get at the restaurant?
Values come from CAVA's official nutrition calculator. Portion sizes at the counter vary by a few grams — the totals here are accurate to within ~5%, more than enough for tracking and tier classification. Always double-check macros if you have a medical-grade reason (e.g., diabetes carb counting).
How do I cut calories without losing protein?
The biggest swaps: drop sour cream (~110 kcal, 2g protein), drop guacamole (~230 kcal, 3g protein), choose tomato salsa over corn salsa (~−55 kcal per scoop), and swap white rice for greens (~−205 kcal, −4g protein but much lower carbs). Doubling the protein costs roughly the same calories as a guac scoop but adds 20–30g protein.
Source: CAVA official nutrition. Last verified 2026-06-03.