Highest Protein at Panera Bread
Panera Bread's menu ranked by Protein Density — the share of calories that come from protein. The best pick here is the Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup at 31.1% (14g protein in 180 calories). 2 are protein traps.
8 items tracked · sorted by Protein Density · US menu
Panera Bread's best item — Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup at 31.1% Protein Density (Gold tier) — ranks 6th of 9 chains by that measure.
| # | Item | Protein | Calories | Density % of calories from protein | g / 100 cal | Tier | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup 1 bowl | 14g | 180 | 31.1% | 7.8g | Gold | Complete |
| 2 | Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken 1 whole salad | 40g | 580 | 27.6% | 6.9g | Gold | Complete |
| 3 | Greek Yogurt with Berries 1 parfait | 16g | 250 | 25.6% | 6.4g | Gold | Complete |
| 4 | Toasted Frontega Chicken on Black Pepper Focaccia 1 whole sandwich | 40g | 860 | 18.6% | 4.7g | Silver | Complete |
| 5 | Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Croissant 1 sandwich | 22g | 480 | 18.3% | 4.6g | Silver | Complete |
| 6 | Market Bowl - Sesame Ginger Chicken 1 whole bowl | 38g | 930 | 16.3% | 4.1g | Silver | Complete |
| 7 | Mediterranean Veggie on Tomato Basil 1 whole sandwich | 18g | 520 | 13.8% | 3.5g | Avoid | Complete (mod.) |
| 8 | Cinnamon Crunch Bagel 1 bagel | 13g | 430 | 12.1% | 3g | Avoid | Complementary |
Protein up, sodium up
Each dot is one Panera Bread menu item. Up-and-right is where "high protein" starts costing you something else.
RING + DARK LABEL = TOP 3 SODIUM · THIN RING + LIGHT LABEL = TOP 3 PROTEIN
RING + DARK LABEL = TOP 3 SODIUM · THIN RING + LIGHT LABEL = TOP 3 PROTEIN
| Item | Protein | Sodium | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Bowl - Sesame Ginger Chicken | 38 g | 3200 mg | 16.3% |
| Toasted Frontega Chicken on Black Pepper Focaccia | 40 g | 2430 mg | 18.6% |
| Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken | 40 g | 1980 mg | 27.6% |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup | 14 g | 1570 mg | 31.1% |
| Mediterranean Veggie on Tomato Basil | 18 g | 1260 mg | 13.8% |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese on Croissant | 22 g | 730 mg | 18.3% |
| Cinnamon Crunch Bagel | 13 g | 460 mg | 12.1% |
| Greek Yogurt with Berries | 16 g | 80 mg | 25.6% |
Is Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup enough?
Even the best Panera Bread pick only helps if it fits your daily target. Calculate how much protein you need, then decide whether to order here or grab a denser option.
Panera Bread and protein: common questions
What is the highest protein food at Panera Bread?
By raw grams, the Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken has the most protein of any Panera Bread food we track — 40g in 580 calories. By Protein Density (protein as a share of calories, our benchmark for whether "high protein" actually holds up), the Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup ranks highest instead, at 31.1% (14g protein in 180 calories).
How much protein is in the Panera Bread Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken?
The Panera Bread Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken has 40g of protein and 580 calories — a 27.6% Protein Density.
How much protein is in Panera Bread food?
Across the 8 Panera Bread items we track, protein ranges from 13g to 40g per item, depending on what you order.
Is Panera Bread a good source of protein?
3 of 8 Panera Bread items we track reach Gold tier or better. 2 are Avoid tier — under 15% of calories from protein despite how it's marketed. Order by Protein Density, not the menu description.
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