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Best first order at Panera Bread

Best when you want bowls, salads, or build-your-own orders that stay easier to control. It is a strong fit when you want build-your-own control over portion, protein, rice, beans, and sauces.

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Best first order

Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken - Whole

500 cal·40g protein·28g fat·7g fiber·10g sugar
TinyRich/heavyProtein-forwardSnacky

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Fried items, creamy sauces, and bigger portions can make this feel heavier fast.

How to order: Order the Green Goddess Cobb Salad with Chicken - Whole from the current Panera menu.

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  • Portion creep: Keep the order simple and stop at comfortable instead of finishing by default.

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Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup - Cup

120 cal·10g protein·3.5g fat
TinyGentleNot enough protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Order the Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup - Cup from the current Panera menu.

Higher fiber

Hearty Fireside Chili - Cup

270 cal·13g protein·10g fat·6g fiber
TinyGentleNot enough protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Order the Hearty Fireside Chili - Cup from the current Panera menu.

Higher fiber

Mediterranean Veggie on Tomato Basil - Whole

490 cal·18g protein·14g fat·6g fiber·8g sugar
TinyGentleLight protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Order the Mediterranean Veggie on Tomato Basil - Whole from the current Panera menu.

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Toasted Frontega Chicken on Black Pepper Focaccia - Whole

800 cal·45g protein·36g fat
TinyRich/heavyProtein-forward

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Fried items, creamy sauces, and bigger portions can make this feel heavier fast.

How to order: Order the Toasted Frontega Chicken on Black Pepper Focaccia - Whole from the current Panera menu.

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Broccoli Cheddar - Cup

240 cal·8g protein·16g fat
TinyGentleNot enough protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Order the Broccoli Cheddar - Cup from the current Panera menu.

Higher fiber

Greek Salad with Chicken - Whole

540 cal·32g protein·39g fat·6g fiber·8g sugar
TinyRich/heavyProtein-forward

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Fried items, creamy sauces, and bigger portions can make this feel heavier fast.

How to order: Order the Greek Salad with Chicken - Whole from the current Panera menu.

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Side - Apple

80 cal·0g protein·0g fat·16g sugar
TinyGentleNot enough protein

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Go easy on extras if you want the meal to stay light.

How to order: Order the Side - Apple from the current Panera menu.

Higher fiber

Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt on Black Pepper Focaccia Round - Whole

930 cal·48g protein·50g fat·7g fiber
TinyRich/heavyProtein-forward

Best for: Good when a smaller appetite means the normal order would be too much.

Watch if: Fried items, creamy sauces, and bigger portions can make this feel heavier fast.

How to order: Order the Chipotle Chicken Avo Melt on Black Pepper Focaccia Round - Whole from the current Panera menu.

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