Panera Bread Greek Salad
Made with a blend of romaine and other lettuce greens, Panera Bread’s Greek Salad includes tomatoes, feta cheese, cucumbers, red onions, and olives. It’s tossed with a Greek dressing and topped with pepperoncini peppers, salt, and pepper.
One Greek Salad has 420 calories, 36 grams fat, 17 grams carbohydrates, and 8 grams protein.
Read this guide for a detailed overview of the nutritional information, calories, and ingredients in Panera Bread’s Greek Salad.
Panera Bread Greek Salad Nutritional Information
Nutrition facts in this guide are presented based on one serving of the standard Greek salad with Panera Bread’s suggested Greek salad dressing.
Nutrition Info
420 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
45% |
HIGH |
|
Cholesterol |
10% |
med |
|
Sodium |
49% |
HIGH |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
Any reference to percentage daily value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Calories
There are 420 calories in the Greek Salad with dressing. The greatest proportion of total calories comes from dietary fat.
Here is a summary of the calories by macronutrient in one salad:
The 36 grams of fat contribute about 330 calories, or 79% of the total. Carbohydrates contribute 15% of the total calories and the remaining 6% is from protein.
Panera Bread Greek Salad
% Calories from Fat, Carbs and ProteinThe breakout of calories by nutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts label provided by Panera Bread. Calories may vary by location or as a result of how the salad is prepared.
ESTIMATED FITNESS TIME TO BURN 420 CALORIES
Total Fat
One salad contains 36 grams of total fat, including 9 grams of saturated fat. That is considered high.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Sodium
Sodium content in the Greek salad is high for a single menu item. One serving contains over 1,100 milligrams of sodium, which is nearly 50% of the total daily value recommended by the FDA.
Check and compare nutrition facts in a Whataburger Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad and Wendy’s Taco Salad to learn more about what’s in fast food and make informed decisions about your diet.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Salad
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
420 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Total Fat |
36g |
56% |
|
Saturated Fat |
9g |
45% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
30mg |
10% |
|
Sodium |
1130mg |
48% |
|
Carbohydrates |
17g |
6% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
4g |
16% |
|
Total Sugars |
8g | |
|
Protein |
8g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens in Greek Salad
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients in the Greek Salad offered at Panera Bread.
For another option at Panera Bread, check out the Caesar Salad nutrition report.
What is Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide (a long-chain carbohydrate) that is made from a bacteria through a fermentation process.
It’s often used for its thickening and stabilizing properties and helps prevent certain ingredients from separating. For example, xanthan gum helps ingredients in a smoothie beverage remain mixed.
This additive is often used in salad dressing, syrups, batters and breading, candies, and baked goods. In addition, many non-food products such as toothpaste and cosmetics contain xanthan gum.
Panera Bread’s Greek Salad Dressing includes the ingredient Xanthan Gum.
Allergens
The Greek Salad is made with ingredients that include milk.
Nutrition Comparison: Fast Food Salads
Here is a quick reference table comparing calories and select nutrition facts in popular fast food salads.
| Restaurant | Menu Item | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panera Bread | Southwest Chicken Ranch | 670 | 45g | 34g | 31g | 1040mg |
| Wendy’s | Southwest Avocado Salad | 560 | 39g | 16g | 40g | 1250mg |
| Chick-fil-A | Market Salad with Grilled Chicken | 550 | 31g | 42g | 28g | 1010mg |
| Wendy’s | Apple Pecan Salad | 530 | 27g | 44g | 31g | 1350mg |
| Wendy’s | Parmesan Caesar Salad | 530 | 37g | 15g | 33g | 1340mg |
| Panera Bread | Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken | 450 | 24g | 26g | 32g | 1030mg |
| Panera Bread | Greek Salad | 420 | 36g | 17g | 8g | 1130mg |
| Panera Bread | Caesar Salad | 410 | 30g | 24g | 12g | 870mg |
| TacoTime | Chicken Taco Salad | 310 | 14g | 26g | 21g | 450mg |
| Whataburger | Apple & Cranberry Salad with Chicken | 385 | 12g | 39g | 32g | 770mg |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder Salad | 250 | 8g | 21g | 30g | 880mg |
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts, ingredients, allergens source: Panera Bread