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The highest-protein CAVA orders
The best high-protein order at CAVA is the Greek Goddess Steak Salad: 34g of protein for 470 calories, or 7.2g of protein per 100 calories, the most efficient item on the curated menu. For the most protein in a single meal, the Greek Chicken Pita and the Spicy Chicken + Avocado Pita both reach 48g. The Greek Chicken Pita gets there for 720 calories, while the Spicy Chicken + Avocado Pita takes 930. Among bowls, the Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl has 43g and the Chicken + Rice Bowl has 40g. Every number here comes from CAVA's current nutrition and allergen guide. CAVA is one of the easiest fast-casual chains for protein, because almost every curated bowl and pita clears 34g. The one exception is the Falafel Crunch Bowl, at 24g for 860 calories.
Every CAVA bowl and pita, ranked by protein per calorie
Ranked by grams of protein per 100 calories. Higher means more protein for every calorie.
| Rank | Order | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 cal | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greek Goddess Steak Salad (bowl) | 34g | 470 | 7.2g | 22g | 29g |
| 2 | Greek Chicken Pita (pita) | 48g | 720 | 6.7g | 64g | 30g |
| 3 | Greek Salad Bowl (bowl) | 37g | 580 | 6.4g | 19g | 40g |
| 4 | Steak + Harissa Bowl (bowl) | 37g | 620 | 6.0g | 39g | 35g |
| 5 | Chicken + Rice Bowl (bowl) | 40g | 700 | 5.7g | 44g | 42g |
| 6 | Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl (bowl) | 43g | 800 | 5.4g | 49g | 52g |
| 7 | Steak + Feta Pita (pita) | 44g | 820 | 5.4g | 68g | 42g |
| 8 | Spicy Chicken + Avocado Pita (pita) | 48g | 930 | 5.2g | 80g | 48g |
| 9 | Greek Goddess Salmon Bowl (bowl) | 34g | 700 | 4.9g | 57g | 40g |
| 10 | Harissa Avocado Bowl (bowl) | 41g | 830 | 4.9g | 62g | 49g |
| 11 | Salmon + Yogurt Dill Bowl (bowl) | 35g | 710 | 4.9g | 49g | 43g |
| 12 | Pomegranate Glazed Salmon Bowl (bowl) | 36g | 1040 | 3.5g | 80g | 65g |
| 13 | Falafel Crunch Bowl (bowl) | 24g | 860 | 2.8g | 88g | 56g |
Source: CAVA Nutrition and Allergen Guide, current edition, retrieved November 2026.
How to build your own high-protein CAVA bowl
Building your own bowl is where CAVA gets really good for protein, because you choose every part. Start with the main. Grilled steak is the most efficient protein at CAVA, 23g for 170 calories. Grilled chicken has the most protein per scoop, at 28g for 250 calories.
| Protein | Calories | Protein | Protein per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled Steak | 170 | 23g | 13.5g |
| Braised Lamb | 210 | 24g | 11.4g |
| Grilled Chicken | 250 | 28g | 11.2g |
| Harissa Honey Chicken | 260 | 26g | 10.0g |
| Spicy Lamb Meatballs | 300 | 24g | 8.0g |
| Glazed Salmon | 320 | 23g | 7.2g |
| Roasted Vegetables | 100 | 3g | 3.0g |
| Falafel | 350 | 6g | 1.7g |
Then pick your base. Black lentils add 18g of protein (270 calories), more than any other base and almost as much as a scoop of steak. Brown rice adds 7g and the greens add 1g to 3g. A bowl with grilled chicken over black lentils starts at 46g of protein for 520 calories before toppings and dressing. Crumbled feta (3g) and Crazy Feta (4g) add a little more.
CAVA orders that are lower in protein
- Falafel Crunch Bowl: 24g of protein for 860 calories
- Pomegranate Glazed Salmon Bowl: 36g, but 1,040 calories
Falafel is 6g of protein per scoop, so plant-based orders lean on black lentils to bring the protein up.
Quick answers
What has the most protein at CAVA? The Greek Chicken Pita and the Spicy Chicken + Avocado Pita, at 48g each. A build-your-own bowl with two scoops of chicken over black lentils goes higher.
What is the leanest high-protein CAVA bowl? The Greek Goddess Steak Salad, at 34g of protein for 470 calories. The Greek Salad Bowl (37g, 580 calories) is close behind.
How much protein is in CAVA chicken? One scoop of grilled chicken has 28g of protein and 250 calories. Harissa honey chicken has 26g and 260 calories.
Logging it without the homework
In TrakMac you just say the order out loud, like "CAVA chicken and rice bowl," and it logs the calories, protein, carbs and fat for you. No searching a database, no guessing at portions. If you swapped the dressing or added a side, say that too and the numbers follow. It is the fastest way to keep a restaurant lunch from becoming a blank spot in your day.
These are close-enough numbers for everyday tracking, not medical or dietary advice. Restaurants note that values can vary by location and by how a bowl gets built on the line.