Panera Bread Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad
The Southwest Chicken Ranch salad from Panera Bread is made with a blend of romaine and green lettuce, ranch dressing, and grilled chicken. It’s topped with avocado, tomatoes, corn, cilantro, corn tortilla strips and a splash of chipotle aioli.
A whole salad has 670 calories, 44 grams fat, 36 grams carbohydrates, and 34 grams protein.
Read this overview for a complete guide to the nutrition information, calories, ingredients, and allergens in Panera Bread’s Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad.
Southwest Chicken Salad Nutrition Info
Serving Size
Nutritional information in this guide is based one serving of a whole salad.
Serving Size 1 Salad
Calories
670% Daily Value
saturated fat
35%HIGH
sodium
46%HIGH
CHOLESTEROL
40%HIGH
%DV based on 2,000 calorie daily diet
The percentage daily value (%DV) illustrates how much a specific nutrient in the salad contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA).
Calories
Each serving of the Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad has 670 calories. Here is a summary of the amount of calories per serving from fat, carbs, and protein.
Approximately 60% of the total calories are derived from dietary fat. Carbohydrates contribute about 21% of the total calories and the remaining 19% is from protein.
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by Panera Bread. Calories may vary as a result of how the salad is prepared.
Total Fat
A single serving of the salad contains 44 grams total fat, including 7 grams saturated fat. That is considered high.
According to the U.S. FDA, a nutrient with a 20% daily value is considered high. The amount of total fat (and saturated fat) exceed that threshold.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Saturated Fat
One salad delivers about 65 calories from saturated fat.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to less than 10% of total calories.
Saturated Fat is found in animal fats, baked goods, pizza, and vegetable shortening, among other food items. The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat.
Sodium
There are 1,050 milligrams of sodium per serving. With a 46% daily value, that is also considered high for a single menu item.
Here is a summary of the nutritional information in the Panera Bread’s Southwest Chicken Ranch salad.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 1 Salad
CALORIES
670TOTAL FAT
44g(56%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
36g(13%DV)
PROTEIN
34g| Saturated Fat | 7g (35%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g |
| Cholesterol | 120mg (40%DV) |
| Sodium | 1050mg (46%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | 9g (32%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 11g |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens in Salad
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of the rest of the ingredients used to make the Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad.
Lettuce and Salad Toppings
Ingredients:Romaine, Iceberg Lettuce, Tomatoes, Avocado, Fire Grilled Sweet Corn, and Cilantro.
Seasoned Chicken
The salad is topped with fully cooked seasoned chicken. Here are the ingredients in the chicken.
Ingredients: Chicken Breast Meat with Rib Meat, Water, Rice Starch, Vinegar, Seasoning, Sea Salt, Dextrose, Sodium Phosphates, Garlic Powder, and Black Pepper.
Ranch Dressing
Ingredients:Soybean Oil, Cultured Buttermilk, Water, Egg Yolk, Distilled Vinegar, Sugar, Salt, Dried Garlic, Buttermilk Solids, Spice (parsley and black pepper), Xanthan Gum, Dried Onion, Corn Starch, Guar Gum, and Yeast Extract.
Chipotle Aioli
Ingredients:Soybean Oil, Water, Chipotle Pepper Puree (water and chipotle pepper), Egg Yolks, Distilled Vinegar, Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Dried Garlic, Paprika, Chipotle Pepper, Xanthan Gum, Mustard Seed, and Dehydrated Onion.
Blue Corn Tortilla Strips
Ingredients:Blue Corn Masa Flour, Sunflower, Safflower and/or Canola Oil, and Sea Salt.
Allergens
The Southwest Chicken Ranch Salad is made with egg and milk.
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 and ingredients source: Panera Bread