Nutrition & Allergens

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There are 220 calories in 1/2 salad of Panera Bread Caesar with Chicken - Half. * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Panera Caesar Salad and the Caesar Salad With Chicken. The Panera Caesar Salad is the salad with the least amount of calories on the Panera menu. It has only 330 calories and 25 g of fat, 620 mg of sodium, 19 g of carbohydrates, 4 g of fiber, and 10 grams of protein.

The reason chicken caesar salads are so satisfying is that they are perfectly balanced in the macronutrients you need. You have the right amount of protein with the chicken, healthy fats with the parmesan cheese and dressing, and carbohydrates for energy to feel satisfied.

Caesar salads are a popular menu offering at many restaurants, and a great Caesar salad has the perfect mix of romaine, Parmesan, croutons and dressing. Unfortunately, our testers felt that Panera's version of the dish was a little lacking in the add-ins, so the ratio of lettuce to the other components felt askew.

Traditional Caesar salads can be high in saturated fat, thanks to the dressing and cheese. Salads that use “light” dressing are lower comparatively, but can still be high in sodium. Light Caesar dressings contribute fewer calories, so they can be good alternatives to full-fat versions.

Caesar Salad: 330 calories. Caesar Salad with Chicken: 470 calories. Greek Salad: 400 calories. Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken: 430 calories.

A traditional Caesar salad has 470 calories, 40 grams of fat (9 grams of which are saturated) and 1070 milligrams of sodium. Even the “side salad” boasts 362 calories, 26 grams of fat, 7 grams of saturated fat and 913 milligrams of sodium. You're almost better off with buttered popcorn and chocolate.

Panera's greatest connection to our guests is through our food. Starting with select fresh and Clean ingredients, our chefs and bakers craft irresistible food bursting with flavor. Our food is tempting without regret.

The bottom line. A classic Caesar salad can fit into any healthy eating plan, but modifications to make it more nutritious may be a good idea if you eat them often. Choose a salad dressing that's low in saturated fat and sodium and consider using a 1-tablespoon (14-gram) serving.

The simplicity of the Caesar salad makes it less offensive to picky people; fewer ingredients means fewer special requests/omissions, usually just dressing on the side. The lettuce used is romaine, which is sturdy and has a fairly good refrigerator shelf life and is available year round.