Lowest-Calorie Panera Bread Meals (2026): Every Item Ranked

The lowest-calorie item at Panera Bread (above a few calories) is Pickle Spear, at 5 calories. The table below ranks the 30 lowest-calorie items on the US menu, with protein so you can find filling, lighter options. The list includes sides and drinks as well as mains.

Lowest-calorie items at Panera Bread (US menu)

Ranked from fewest calories upward, with protein, carbs, and fat for each item:

#	Item	Category	Calories	Protein (g)	Carbs (g)	Fat (g)
1	Pickle Spear	Appetizers & Sides	5	0	1	0
2	Espresso	Toppings & Ingredients	5	0	1	0
3	Diet Mountain Dew, Medium	Beverages	10	0	1	0
4	Panera Decaf Coffee, Small	Beverages	10	1	2	0
5	Spindrift Raspberry Lime Seltzer	Beverages	10	0	2	0
6	Iced Coffee, Medium	Beverages	10	1	2	0
7	Dark Roast Coffee, Small	Beverages	15	1	3	0
8	Diet Mountain Dew, Large	Beverages	15	0	1	0
9	Hazelnut Coffee, Small	Beverages	15	1	2	0
10	Panera Decaf Coffee, Medium	Beverages	15	1	2	0
11	Light Roast Coffee, Small	Beverages	15	1	2	0
12	Hazelnut Coffee, Medium	Beverages	20	1	3	0
13	Iced Coffee, Large	Beverages	20	1	4	0
14	Panera Decaf Coffee, Large	Beverages	20	2	3	0
15	Light Roast Coffee, Medium	Beverages	20	1	3	0
16	Dark Roast Coffee, Medium	Beverages	20	1	4	0
17	Dark Roast Coffee, Large	Beverages	25	2	5	0
18	Hazelnut Coffee, Large	Beverages	25	2	4	0
19	Light Roast Coffee, Large	Beverages	25	2	4	0
20	Low Fat Thai Chili Vinaigrette, for Half Salads	Toppings & Ingredients	25	0	4	1
21	Chile Lime Rojo Ranch, for Half Salads	Toppings & Ingredients	35	1	1	3
22	Asian Sesame Vinaigrette, for Half Salads	Toppings & Ingredients	45	0	2	4
23	Blueberry Squeezable Yogurt, Kids	Appetizers & Sides	50	2	9	1
24	Low Fat Thai Chili Vinaigrette, for Whole Salads	Toppings & Ingredients	50	1	8	1.5
25	Strawberry Squeezable Yogurt	Appetizers & Sides	50	2	8	1
26	Green Goddess Dressing, for Half Salads	Toppings & Ingredients	60	1	2	5
27	Seasonal Fruit Cup	Appetizers & Sides	60	1	17	0
28	Reduced Fat Balsamic Vinaigrette, for Half Salads	Toppings & Ingredients	60	0	5	5
29	Reduced Fat Roasted Vegetable Medley Cream Cheese, Tub	Toppings & Ingredients	60	2	2	5
30	Chile Lime Rojo Ranch, for Whole Salads	Toppings & Ingredients	70	2	3	6

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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 Panera Bread, 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 is the lowest-calorie item at Panera Bread?

Pickle Spear is among the lowest at 5 calories on the US menu.

What can I eat at Panera Bread on a diet?

Pick from the lowest-calorie items above, favour grilled proteins and salads, and watch dressings, sauces, and sugary drinks, which add calories quickly.

Does Panera Bread have low-calorie options?

Yes. The ranking above lists 30 items under the chain's lighter end, including sides and drinks alongside mains.

Summary

For a lighter choice at Panera Bread, start with Pickle Spear at 5 calories. Log it in Nutrola to keep the rest of your day on track.