High-Protein Sweetgreen Orders, Ranked
By the MacroTray editorial team · Updated · Data: Sweetgreen official nutrition guide (Union Square, New York location)
Protein targets are easier to hit when you know which orders actually deliver. Below, every Sweetgreen meal in our data is ranked two ways: total protein, and protein per 100 calories, which shows how much protein you get for the calories you spend.
Key takeaways
- Most protein: Cali Chicken Club with 49g.
- Most protein per calorie: Molly’s Double Chick Scoop at 8.8g per 100 calories.
- Sauces, dressings and sugary drinks add calories without protein. Check them in the calculator.
Most protein per order
| # | Order | Protein | Cal | Net carbs | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cali Chicken Club | 49g | 1255 | 64g | 2,718mg |
| 2 | Hot Honey Chicken | 49g | 845 | 59g | 2,710mg |
| 3 | Classic Chicken Caesar | 47g | 990 | 62g | 2,484mg |
| 4 | Chicken Jalapeño Ranch | 42g | 1360 | 109g | 3,632mg |
| 5 | Kale Caesar | 41g | 545 | 13g | 1,549mg |
| 6 | Harvest Bowl | 40g | 760 | 50g | 1,265mg |
| 7 | Autumn Harvest Bowl | 39g | 900 | 58g | 1,675mg |
| 8 | Chicken Pesto Parm | 38g | 510 | 24g | 1,561mg |
| 9 | Buffalo Chicken | 37g | 580 | 22g | 1,935mg |
| 10 | Molly's Big Dill Caesar Wrap | 36g | 1080 | 69g | 2,879mg |
Most protein per calorie
Best for cutting or for staying within a calorie budget while still getting protein.
| # | Order | Protein / 100 cal | Protein | Cal | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Molly’s Double Chick Scoop | 8.8g | 34g | 385 | 26g |
| 2 | Kale Caesar | 7.5g | 41g | 545 | 35g |
| 3 | Chicken Pesto Parm | 7.5g | 38g | 510 | 24g |
| 4 | Buffalo Chicken | 6.4g | 37g | 580 | 35g |
| 5 | Hot Honey Chicken | 5.8g | 49g | 845 | 38g |
| 6 | Chicken Sesame Crunch Salad | 5.7g | 35g | 615 | 29g |
| 7 | Steak Honey Crunch | 5.3g | 32g | 605 | 33g |
| 8 | Harvest Bowl | 5.3g | 40g | 760 | 42g |
| 9 | Guacamole Greens | 5.2g | 29g | 555 | 32g |
| 10 | Molly’s Pickle Caesar Sal | 5.0g | 33g | 665 | 45g |
Tips
- Grilled or lean proteins usually beat fried versions on protein per calorie.
- Doubling the protein, where offered, is often the cheapest way to add protein without adding many carbs.
- Watch the sodium column: high-protein orders are often salty.
Frequently asked questions
What has the most protein at Sweetgreen?
Cali Chicken Club has the most protein in our ranking: 49g for 1255 calories.
What is the leanest high-protein order at Sweetgreen?
Molly’s Double Chick Scoop gives the most protein per calorie: 8.8g of protein per 100 calories (34g total).
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- Sweetgreen Keto and Low-Carb Guide
- Sweetgreen Low-Sodium Guide
- Sweetgreen Gluten-Free Guide
- Full Sweetgreen menu nutrition