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Lowest calorie Sweetgreen orders
The lightest mains, sides, sauces and drinks at Sweetgreen, sorted by calories, with protein, carbs and fat for each.
Source: FatSecret: Sweetgreen nutrition.
Sweetgreen meals, added up
A lighter meal: 490 kcal
The most protein-dense main between 250 and 450 kcal, with the lightest side and a zero-calorie drink.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Harvest | 430 | 24 g | 23 g | 28 g |
| Roasted Sweet Potatoes | 60 | 1 g | 11 g | 1 g |
| Just Ice Tea Original Green | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Total | 490 | 25 g | 34 g | 29 g |
Lightest mains
Sorted from lightest. The lightest main in the database is the Hummus Crunch Salad at 390 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hummus Crunch Salad | 390 | 12 g | 39 g | 18 g |
| Little Harvest | 430 | 24 g | 23 g | 28 g |
| Super Green Goddess Salad | 465 | 12 g | 36 g | 31 g |
| Kale Caesar Salad | 510 | 41 g | 14 g | 33 g |
| Chicken Pesto Parm Bowl | 530 | 39 g | 35 g | 24 g |
| Ranchy Chicken + Rice | 550 | 33 g | 34 g | 32 g |
| Guacamole Greens Salad | 575 | 29 g | 35 g | 34 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Salad | 580 | 34 g | 29 g | 36 g |
| BBQ Chicken Salad | 585 | 27 g | 40 g | 30 g |
| Steak Honey Crunch Bowl | 625 | 33 g | 48 g | 33 g |
| Garden Cobb Salad | 725 | 22 g | 31 g | 57 g |
| Fish Taco Bowl (Steelhead) | 745 | 36 g | 58 g | 42 g |
Most protein per calorie
Mains with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by protein per calorie. The Kale Caesar Salad gives 41 g of protein for 510 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kale Caesar Salad | 510 | 41 g | 14 g | 33 g |
| Chicken Pesto Parm Bowl | 530 | 39 g | 35 g | 24 g |
| Ranchy Chicken + Rice | 550 | 33 g | 34 g | 32 g |
| Buffalo Chicken Salad | 580 | 34 g | 29 g | 36 g |
| Chicken Caesar Wrap (1 wrap) | 830 | 47 g | 64 g | 60 g |
| Hot Honey Chicken | 920 | 52 g | 74 g | 43 g |
| Little Harvest | 430 | 24 g | 23 g | 28 g |
| Steak Honey Crunch Bowl | 625 | 33 g | 48 g | 33 g |
Lightest sides
Swapping the side is often the easiest cut. The lightest side here is the Roasted Sweet Potatoes at 60 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roasted Sweet Potatoes | 60 | 1 g | 11 g | 1 g |
| Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower | 100 | 2 g | 4 g | 9 g |
| Siete Sea Salt Potato Chips | 210 | 3 g | 27 g | 10 g |
| Garlic Parm Cauli + Romesco | 280 | 6 g | 12 g | 25 g |
| Garlic Parm Cauli + Romesco (Side) | 280 | 6 g | 12 g | 25 g |
| Roasted Sweet Potatoes + Hot Honey Mustard | 350 | 2 g | 37 g | 20 g |
Sauces and dressings
Per serving. They range from 0 kcal (Lemon Squeeze) to 210 kcal (Balsamic Vinaigrette).
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Squeeze | 0 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Umami Seasoning | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sweetgreen Hot Sauce | 10 | 1 g | 2 g | 0 g |
| Honey BBQ Sauce | 55 | 0 g | 6 g | 0 g |
| Roasted Romesco Sauce | 80 | 2 g | 4 g | 7 g |
| Pesto Vinaigrette | 110 | 0 g | 0 g | 9 g |
| Balsamic Vinaigrette | 210 | 0 g | 5 g | 22 g |
Lightest drinks
Drinks from 0 kcal. The heaviest drink listed, the Ginger Greens, is 120 kcal.
| Item | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Ice Tea Original Green | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Organic Hibiscus Berry Tea | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Organic Jasmine Green Tea | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sparkling Water | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Still Water | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Spindrift Lemon | 3 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Spindrift Raspberry Lime | 5 | 0 g | 1 g | 0 g |
| Mother Kombucha Hopped Passion Fruit | 30 | 0 g | 7 g | 0 g |
Sweetgreen calorie traps
- Chicken Cauli Plate: 990 kcal. About 50% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Hot Honey Chicken: 920 kcal. About 46% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Miso Glazed Salmon: 880 kcal. About 44% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Miso Glazed Steelhead: 840 kcal. About 42% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
- Chicken Caesar Wrap (1 wrap): 830 kcal. About 42% of a 2,000 kcal day in one item.
How to order low calorie at Sweetgreen
- Start with the lightest mains. The Hummus Crunch Salad is 390 kcal, and the table above lists every main from there up.
- For protein, pick by ratio. The Kale Caesar Salad has 41 g of protein for 510 kcal. High-protein meals keep you full for longer on fewer calories.
- Drink zero-calorie. The Just Ice Tea Original Green is 0 kcal; the Ginger Greens is 120.
- Choose the sauce on purpose. Sauces and dressings run from 0 to 210 kcal per serving.
- Know the heavy hitters. The Chicken Cauli Plate is 990 kcal on its own.
About these numbers
The figures come from the FatSecret nutrition database, which lists nutrition information for Sweetgreen menu items. We checked them on September 24, 2026 and left out any entry whose calories do not add up from its protein, carbs and fat. Menus and recipes change, so check Sweetgreen’s own nutrition information if a number matters to you.
How much should your meal be?
With a daily target of 1,800 kcal, three 500 kcal meals leave room for a 300 kcal snack. The calorie deficit calculator works out your own target, and the protein calculator shows how much protein to aim for.
Sweetgreen calorie questions
What is the lowest calorie main at Sweetgreen?
The Hummus Crunch Salad, at 390 kcal with 12 g of protein, is the lightest main in the FatSecret database. Next are the Little Harvest (430 kcal) and the Super Green Goddess Salad (465 kcal).
What is the best high-protein, low-calorie order at Sweetgreen?
The Kale Caesar Salad: 41 g of protein for 510 kcal. The Chicken Pesto Parm Bowl is next with 39 g for 530 kcal.
What is the lowest calorie drink at Sweetgreen?
The Just Ice Tea Original Green, at 0 kcal.
What is the highest calorie item at Sweetgreen?
The Chicken Cauli Plate, at 990 kcal, is the heaviest item in the FatSecret database for Sweetgreen.