Highest-Protein Meals at Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Full Ranking (2026)

The highest-protein item at Potbelly Sandwich Shop is Turkey Club, Bigs, with 52 g of protein and 490 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 Potbelly Sandwich Shop (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	Turkey Club, Bigs	52	490	12	29	10.6
2	Breaded Chicken Entree	40	480	35	20	8.3
3	Turkey Club	38	360	9	20	10.6
4	Powerhouse Salad	32	360	19	15	8.9
5	PB&J, Bigs	32	1160	110	73	2.8
6	Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese, Bigs Breakfast Sandwich	31	690	5	62	4.5
7	Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Cheese, Bigs Breakfast Sandwich	30	490	6	41	6.1
8	Ham, Mushroom, Egg & Swiss Cheese, Bigs Breakfast Sandwich	26	390	6	31	6.7
9	Breaded Chicken Snack	24	290	21	12	8.3
10	Chili, Bowl	23	370	30	16	6.2
11	PB&J, Original	21	770	73	48	2.7
12	Loaded Pretzel Bites	20	630	45	40	3.2
13	Bacon, Egg & Cheddar Cheese, Original Breakfast Sandwich	20	350	4	29	5.7
14	Breakfast Medi, Bigs Breakfast Sandwich	19	350	10	27	5.4
15	Ham, Mushroom, Egg & Swiss Cheese, Original Breakfast Sandwich	18	290	4	22	6.2
16	Mac & Cheese, Bowl	17	460	51	20	3.7
17	Blueberry Maple Square	17	390	3	34	4.4
18	Sausage, Egg & Cheddar Cheese	17	380	3	34	4.5
19	Chocolate Smoothie	16	560	114	5	2.9
20	Oreo Smoothie	16	560	104	8	2.9
21	Vanilla Smoothie	16	480	92	5	3.3
22	Ice Cream Sandwich w/ Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies	16	1080	148	47	1.5
23	Ice Cream Sandwich w/ Sugar Cookies	16	1240	168	57	1.3
24	Coffee Smoothie	15	530	107	5	2.8
25	Mocha Smoothie	15	610	129	4	2.5
26	Egg & Cheddar Cheese, Bigs Breakfast Sandwich	15	310	3	28	4.8
27	Chili, Cup	15	250	20	11	6.0
28	Bread, Multigrain, for Bigs	15	370	73	4	4.1
29	Banana Smoothie	14	490	88	4	2.9
30	Chocolate Banana Smoothie	14	570	111	3	2.5

Track restaurant meals with Nutrola

Restaurant portions are easy to underestimate, and the calories add up fast. Nutrola is an AI calorie tracker built on a 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database, so you can check a menu item before you order. Log a meal by photo or by voice and you will see how it fits into your day.

Source and method

These figures come from Nutrola's 1.8M+ RD-verified food and restaurant database and reflect the US menu of Potbelly Sandwich Shop, 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 Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Turkey Club, Bigs leads with 52 g of protein (490 calories) on the US menu.

What is the most protein-efficient item at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

Turkey Club, Bigs gives about 10.6 g of protein per 100 calories, one of the best ratios on the menu.

How can I get more protein at Potbelly Sandwich Shop?

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 Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Turkey Club, Bigs tops the list at 52 g. Log your meal in Nutrola to track protein and calories together.