Panera Bread under 400 calories: 80 orders, ranked
Of the 183 single orders we track at Panera Bread, 80 come in at or under 400 calories — 44%. The most protein in one item under 400 is the Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans (Whole), 25 g for 310 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans (Half) (13 g protein, 3 g fiber, 150 cal). 39 entrées fit under 400; 84 do not.
Source: Panera Bread nutrition guide (official) · Data refreshed · protein missing for 2 of 244 items; fat missing for 6 of 244 items
- 80 orders under 400
- 25g most protein in one item
- 31g protein in a full meal
- 84 entrées over 400
As of October 2026, 80 of the 183 Panera Bread single orders we track come in at or under 400 calories, and the most protein in a complete Panera Bread meal under 400 is 31 g (A half Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans, a cup of Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, and a 16-ounce Caffe Latte).
Three complete Panera Bread meals under 400 calories
Under 400, the most-protein meal is built on the Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans (Half) (150 cal), which leaves 250 calories for its sides and drink. One meal-sized entrée, up to two different sides and a drink — the MinMax app's meal and the best under the cap, drink included (water only where no published drink fits; the lightest meal takes a zero-calorie drink, or water). The lightest meal is unchanged from under 300; the others use the extra 100 calories.
Most protein
- Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans (Half)150 cal · 13g
- Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup - Cup120 cal · 10g
- Caffe Latte (16 oz)130 cal · 8g
400 of 400 cal · 31 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A half Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans, a cup of Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, and a 16-ounce Caffe Latte — 400 cal, 31 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Panera Bread →Most filling
- Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans (Half)150 cal · 13g
- Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup - Cup120 cal · 10g
- Caffe Latte (16 oz)130 cal · 8g
400 of 400 cal · 31 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A half Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans, a cup of Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup, and a 16-ounce Caffe Latte — 400 cal, 31 g protein.”
Get it at the nearest Panera Bread →Lightest
- Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans (Half)150 cal · 13g
- 20 oz Diet Coke Bottle0 cal · 0g
150 of 400 cal · 13 g protein
What to say at the counter: “A half Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans and a 20-ounce bottle of Diet Coke — 150 cal, 13 g protein.”
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Every Panera Bread order under 400 calories, ranked by protein
Single orders only — no desserts, kids' meals, combos, sauces or toppings — by grams of protein, then calories. The median order under 400 is 280 calories and 39 of the 80 are entrées. Figures as Panera Bread published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).
| # | Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans (Whole) | 310 | 25g | 8.1g |
| 2 | Smokehouse BBQ Chicken on Artisan Ciabatta (Half) | 360 | 22g | 6.1g |
| 3 | Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken (Half) | 290 | 20g | 6.9g |
| 4 | Egg & Cheese on Ciabatta | 380 | 20g | 5.3g |
| 5 | Toasted Frontega Chicken on Black Pepper Focaccia (Half) | 390 | 20g | 5.1g |
| 6 | Turkey & Cheddar on Country Rustic Sourdough (Half) | 390 | 20g | 5.1g |
| 7 | Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad Stuffer - No Pecans | 400 | 20g | 5.0g |
| 8 | Garden Avo & Egg White on Multigrain Bagel Flat | 340 | 19g | 5.6g |
| 9 | Balsamic Chicken Greens with Grains Salad (Half) | 350 | 17g | 4.9g |
| 10 | Caesar with Chicken Salad (Half) | 350 | 17g | 4.9g |
| 11 | Greek Yogurt with Berries | 250 | 16g | 6.4g |
| 12 | Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad on Country Rustic (Half) | 320 | 16g | 5.0g |
| 13 | Santa Fe Chicken Salad (Half) | 350 | 16g | 4.6g |
| 14 | Asian Sesame Chicken (Half) | 260 | 15g | 5.8g |
| 15 | Toasted Caprese Focaccia (Half) | 330 | 15g | 4.5g |
| 16 | Greek Salad with Chicken (Half) | 380 | 15g | 3.9g |
| 17 | Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad (Half) | 400 | 15g | 3.8g |
| 18 | Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup - Bowl | 180 | 14g | 7.8g |
| 19 | Asiago Cheese Bagel | 320 | 14g | 4.4g |
| 20 | Asiago Everything Bagel | 330 | 14g | 4.2g |
| 21 | Fuji Apple Chicken Salad (Half) | 350 | 14g | 4.0g |
| 22 | Hard Boiled Eggs | 150 | 13g | 8.7g |
| 23 | Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans (Half) | 150 | 13g | 8.7g |
| 24 | Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad (Half) | 210 | 13g | 6.2g |
| 25 | Asian Sesame Chicken without Nuts (Half) | 220 | 13g | 5.9g |
| 26 | Fuji Apple Chicken Salad without Pecans (Half) | 300 | 13g | 4.3g |
| 27 | Tuna Salad on Country Rustic Sourdough (Half) | 270 | 12g | 4.4g |
| 28 | Iced Mocha Latte (20 oz) | 370 | 12g | 3.2g |
| 29 | Ranch Parm BLT Salad (Half) | 380 | 12g | 3.2g |
| 30 | Iced Madagascar Vanilla Latte (20 oz) | 280 | 11g | 3.9g |
| 31 | Sesame Bagel | 300 | 11g | 3.7g |
| 32 | Tomato Basil BLT on Tomato Basil Miche (Half) | 380 | 11g | 2.9g |
| 33 | Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup - Cup | 120 | 10g | 8.3g |
| 34 | Iced Caffe Latte (20 oz) | 160 | 10g | 6.3g |
| 35 | Plain Bagel | 280 | 10g | 3.6g |
| 36 | Blueberry Bagel | 290 | 10g | 3.4g |
| 37 | Everything Bagel | 290 | 10g | 3.4g |
| 38 | Bistro French Onion - Bowl | 300 | 10g | 3.3g |
| 39 | Cinnamon Swirl & Raisin Bagel | 320 | 10g | 3.1g |
| 40 | Signature Hot Chocolate (16 oz) | 330 | 10g | 3.0g |
| 41 | Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Stuffer - No Pecans | 330 | 10g | 3.0g |
| 42 | Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Stuffer | 380 | 10g | 2.6g |
| 43 | Madagascar Vanilla Latte (16 oz) | 250 | 9g | 3.6g |
| 44 | Mediterranean Veggie on Tomato Basil (Half) | 250 | 9g | 3.6g |
| 45 | Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice - Bowl | 300 | 9g | 3.0g |
| 46 | Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries, Pecans & Cinnamon Crunch Topping | 330 | 8g | 2.4g |
| 47 | Multigrain Bagel Flat | 180 | 7g | 3.9g |
| 48 | Side Portion - French Baguette | 180 | 7g | 3.9g |
| 49 | Pastry - Asiago Croissant Twists 2 - Pack | 210 | 7g | 3.3g |
| 50 | Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries & Cinnamon Crunch Topping without Pecans | 230 | 7g | 3.0g |
| 51 | Green Goddess Avo Toast | 290 | 7g | 2.4g |
| 52 | Mexican Style Street Corn Chowder - Bowl | 340 | 7g | 2.1g |
| 53 | Bistro French Onion - Cup | 200 | 6g | 3.0g |
| 54 | Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice - Cup | 200 | 6g | 3.0g |
| 55 | Balsamic Greens with Grains Salad (Half) | 280 | 6g | 2.1g |
| 56 | Caesar Salad (Half) | 280 | 6g | 2.1g |
| 57 | Pastry - Cranberry Orange Loaf Slice - Naturally Flavored | 380 | 6g | 1.6g |
| 58 | Mexican Style Street Corn Chowder - Cup | 220 | 5g | 2.3g |
| 59 | Classic Avo Toast | 230 | 5g | 2.2g |
| 60 | Strawberry Poppyseed Salad (Whole) | 270 | 5g | 1.9g |
| 61 | Muffie - Chocolate Chip | 340 | 5g | 1.5g |
| 62 | Mediterranean Greens with Grains Salad (Half) | 380 | 5g | 1.3g |
| 63 | Strawberry Poppyseed Salad without Pecans (Whole) | 170 | 4g | 2.4g |
| 64 | Greek Salad (Half) | 310 | 4g | 1.3g |
| 65 | Vegetarian Creamy Tomato Soup with Croissant Croutons - Bowl | 340 | 4g | 1.2g |
| 66 | Mini Scone - Orange | 180 | 3g | 1.7g |
| 67 | Vegetarian Creamy Tomato Soup with Croissant Croutons - Cup | 240 | 3g | 1.3g |
| 68 | Strawberry Poppyseed Salad without Pecans (Half) | 80 | 2g | 2.5g |
| 69 | Strawberry Poppyseed Salad (Half) | 140 | 2g | 1.4g |
| 70 | Half Fuji Apple Salad | 230 | 2g | 0.9g |
| 71 | Summer Fruit Cup | 60 | 1g | 1.7g |
| 72 | Banana | 90 | 1g | 1.1g |
| 73 | Dragonfruit Sunset Energy Refresher - Naturally Flavored - 30 fl oz with Ice | 220 | 1g | 0.5g |
| 74 | Side - Apple | 80 | 0g | 0.0g |
| 75 | Drive Thru - Canada Dry Ginger Ale - 20 fl oz with Ice | 140 | 0g | 0.0g |
| 76 | Dragonfruit Sunset Energy Refresher - Naturally Flavored - 20 fl oz with Ice | 150 | 0g | 0.0g |
| 77 | Kettle Cooked Potato Chips | 150 | 0g | 0.0g |
| 78 | Drive Thru - Canada Dry Ginger Ale - 30 fl oz with Ice | 210 | 0g | 0.0g |
| 79 | Drive Thru - Starry Lemon Lime - 20 fl oz with Ice | 160 | – | – |
| 80 | Drive Thru - Starry Lemon Lime - 30 fl oz with Ice | 230 | – | – |
What 400 calories buys at Panera Bread
Going from 300 to 400 calories adds 31 orders: Greek Salad (Half) (310), Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad without Pecans (Whole) (310), Asiago Cheese Bagel (320), Cinnamon Swirl & Raisin Bagel (320), Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad on Country Rustic (Half) (320), Asiago Everything Bagel (330), Signature Hot Chocolate (16 oz) (330) and Steel Cut Oatmeal with Strawberries, Pecans & Cinnamon Crunch Topping (330) and 23 more.
What doesn't fit under 400
84 of 123 Panera Bread entrées are over 400 calories; the lightest of them, the Grilled Cheese on Classic White Miche (Half), misses by 10 calories at 410. With more room, see Panera Bread under 500. Tighter budget: Panera Bread under 300. Closest misses: Grilled Cheese on Classic White Miche (Half) (410), Strawberry Poppyseed Chicken Salad (Whole) (410), Bacon Turkey Bravo on Tomato Basil (Half) (420), Broccoli Cheddar - Bowl (420) and Spicy Fiesta Chicken on Ciabatta (Half) (420).
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Under 400 calories at other chains
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