Highest-Protein Meals at California Pizza Kitchen: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at California Pizza Kitchen is Chicken Piccata, with 130 g of protein and 1630 calories. The table below ranks the 30 highest-protein items on the US menu, with calories and protein per 100 calories so you can spot the most protein-efficient choices.

Highest-protein items at California Pizza Kitchen (US menu)

Ranked by grams of protein per item. The last column shows protein per 100 calories, a quick measure of protein efficiency:

#	Item	Protein (g)	Calories	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)	Protein per 100 cal
1	Chicken Piccata	130	1630	95	78	8.0
2	12 oz Fire Grilled Ribeye	80	1160	41	75	6.9
3	Roasted Garlic Chicken w/ Seasonal Vegetables	75	1080	38	67	6.9
4	Avocado Club Egg Rolls	63	1240	61	82	5.1
5	Hearth Roasted Halibut	60	850	48	45	7.1
6	Chicken Milanese	58	1010	31	75	5.7
7	Jambalaya Linguini Fini	57	1230	94	71	4.6
8	California Cobb Salad w/ Bleu Cheese Dressing & Beets	56	1090	30	84	5.1
9	Thai Crunch Salad, Full	55	1180	88	73	4.7
10	California Cobb Salad w/ Bleu Cheese Dressing, Full	55	1050	22	84	5.2
11	Waldorf Chicken Salad, Full	54	1320	75	94	4.1
12	The Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, Full	54	1080	77	74	5.0
13	Lettuce Wraps w/ Chicken & Shrimp	53	700	40	35	7.6
14	Wild Caught Sesame Seared Ahi	53	770	49	41	6.9
15	California Cobb Salad w/ Ranch Dressing & Beets, Full	52	990	29	74	5.3
16	Cedar Plank Salmon	52	650	35	34	8.0
17	California Cobb Salad w/ Ranch Dressing, Full	51	950	21	74	5.4
18	Ancho Chile Short Rib Piadina, Full	51	910	92	35	5.6
19	Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Full	50	920	75	47	5.4
20	Smashed Chicken Meatball Piadina, Full	49	1130	100	57	4.3
21	Italian Chopped Salad, Full	48	1010	24	82	4.8
22	Oven Roasted Turkey & Brie Sandwich, Full	46	810	78	35	5.7
23	Poke Chop Chop Salad, Full	46	820	84	36	5.6
24	Crispy Fish Tacos	40	1120	102	63	3.6
25	Chicken Tequila Fettuccine	39	1210	116	67	3.2
26	Bolognese Spaghetti	36	890	102	37	4.0
27	California Club Sandwich w/ Chicken, Full	36	760	65	40	4.7
28	California Club Sandwich w/ Turkey, Full	36	690	64	33	5.2
29	Ahi Poke, for Salads	36	290	5	13	12.4
30	Santa Fe Bowl	35	690	54	38	5.1

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Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of California Pizza Kitchen, so portion sizes and recipes can differ in other countries. Values are per item as served and are indicative, since menus and recipes change over time.

Frequently asked questions

What has the most protein at California Pizza Kitchen?

Chicken Piccata leads with 130 g of protein (1630 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at California Pizza Kitchen?

Ahi Poke, for Salads gives about 12.4 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at California Pizza Kitchen?

Choose grilled over fried, add a plain protein, and skip high-calorie sauces and sides. The ranking above shows the highest-protein items to build around.

Summary

For protein at California Pizza Kitchen, Chicken Piccata tops the list at 130 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.