Pokeworks under 500 calories: 21 orders, ranked

Of the 47 single orders we track at Pokeworks, 21 come in at or under 500 calories — 45%. The most protein in one item under 500 is the Umami Ahi Bowl (Small), 24 g for 380 calories; the most filling by protein and fiber per calorie is the Spicy Edamame (21 g protein, 9 g fiber, 260 cal). 14 entrées fit under 500; 26 do not.

Source: Pokeworks nutrition guide (official), June 2026 edition · Data refreshed September 18, 2026

• 21 orders under 500
• 24g most protein in one item
• 32g protein in a full meal
• 26 entrées over 500

As of October 2026, 21 of the 47 Pokeworks single orders we track come in at or under 500 calories, and the most protein in a complete Pokeworks meal under 500 is 32 g (A small Avocado Salad Bowl, a side of Spicy Edamame, and a Lightly Sweetened Jasmine Green Tea).

Three complete Pokeworks meals under 500 calories

Under 500, the most-protein meal is built on the Avocado Salad Bowl (Small) (190 cal), which leaves 310 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 400; the others use the extra 100 calories.

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Every Pokeworks order under 500 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 500 is 330 calories and 14 of the 21 are entrées. Figures as Pokeworks published them, rounded to whole numbers (how we check them).

What 500 calories buys at Pokeworks

Going from 400 to 500 calories adds 6 orders: Luxe Lobster Bowl (Small) (410), Yuzu Ponzu Salmon Bowl (Small) (410), Hawaiian Ahi Bowl (Small) (460), Furikake Mac Salad (490), Spicy Ahi Bowl (Small) (490) and Sweet Sesame Chicken Bowl (Small) (500).

What doesn't fit under 500

26 of 40 Pokeworks entrées are over 500 calories; the lightest of them, the Sweet Shoyu Tofu Bowl (Regular), misses by 80 calories at 580. With more room, see Pokeworks under 600. Tighter budget: Pokeworks under 400. Closest misses: Sweet Shoyu Tofu Bowl (Regular) (580).

More at Pokeworks

• Pokeworks calories & nutrition (73 items listed)
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• Pokeworks under 600 calories (22 orders)
• High-protein Pokeworks orders (8 items)
• Pokeworks calorie calculator (build an order under your cap)

Under 500 calories at other chains

The same cap at 3 other chains, or the cross-chain pillar: fast food under 500 calories.

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