Higher-protein, easier-to-tolerate picks from Just Salad's chopped salads, warm bowls, wraps and soups, built from Just Salad's own published nutrition and Nishi's transparent GLP-1 scoring lens. Dressings are published separately per 1 oz; Just Salad's guide does not say whether its signature-salad numbers include a dressing and the fat totals suggest they do not, so add a dressing to any salad, signature or build-your-own.
Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Just Salad. "Just Salad" is a trademark of its owner, used here only to refer to the restaurant. Values as published by Just Salad in their official US Nutrition Guide, per published serving. Dressings are published at a 1 oz portion and listed separately. The guide does not state whether composed signature-salad numbers include a dressing; their published fat totals indicate they likely do not, so a dressing (110 to 250 cal per 1 oz) should be added to signature as well as build-your-own salads. Composed salads, warm bowls, wraps and soups are otherwise recorded exactly as Just Salad publishes them. Menus change; verify in the restaurant (updated June 2024 (Just Salad published US Nutrition Guide, filename JUN24)).
The quick take
Just Salad is one of the easier chains to make GLP-1-friendly: it is salad-first, protein is a cheap lever, and a few composed salads land at or under 400 calories with around 30 g of protein. The leanest add-on is Oven Roasted Chicken at 24 g of protein for 130 calories and just 3 g of fat; Braised Chicken Thigh gives 21 g for 200, and Organic Sesame Tofu keeps it plant-based at 7 g for 80. Among composed plates, the standouts are the Thai Chicken Crunch (290 cal, 29 g protein), California Cobb (380 cal, 36 g protein, and only 320 mg of sodium), Tokyo Supergreens with Chicken (400 cal, 37 g), and the digital-only Keto (500 cal, 43 g protein, 16 g carb). For plant-based, the Edamame Crunch warm bowl (410 cal, 21 g) and Plant Power salad (330 cal, 18 g protein, 14 g fiber) both work. One thing to know: the guide does not say whether a signature salad's numbers include its dressing, and the fat totals suggest they do not, so add a dressing (110 to 250 cal per 1 oz) on top. The other traps are the wraps (510 to 660 calories and 1,100 to 1,630 mg of sodium, though their high-fiber HERO tortilla keeps net carbs low, so sodium is the real issue, not carbs), sodium generally (the Tex-Mex is 1,500 mg, Buffalo Cauliflower 1,250, and the Chicken Noodle soup doubles from 680 to 1,360 mg at the large), and the smoothies and lemonades, which run 23 to 44 g of sugar. Pick a salad or warm bowl over a wrap, lead with a lean protein, and keep the dressing light.
Tap to build your exact order. The numbers update live, from Just Salad's published values.
California CobbBest fit
36 g protein · 380 cal · 14 g carbs · 21 g fat · 9 g fiber
36 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · 9 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein36 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density9.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat49.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density380 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium320 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken CaesarBest fit
37 g protein · 400 cal · 27 g carbs · 16 g fat · 4 g fiber
37 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein37 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density9.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat36% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber4 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density400 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1000 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Tokyo Supergreens with ChickenBest fit
37 g protein · 400 cal · 24 g carbs · 19 g fat · 13 g fiber
37 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · 13 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein37 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density9.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat42.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber13 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density400 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium450 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Spicy Chicken Caesar WrapBest fit
51 g protein · 560 cal · 60 g carbs · 27 g fat · 36 g fiber
watch: very high fiber for one serving, 1630 mg sodium
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Protein51 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density9.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat43.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber36 greward 5+, flag over 30very high for one serving
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density560 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1630 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Best fit. Strong protein (30 g or more) and strong density (7.5 g per 100 kcal or more), with nothing flagged among the values the restaurant publishes. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Thai Chicken CrunchGood fit
29 g protein · 290 cal · 26 g carbs · 7 g fat · 5 g fiber
29 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · 5 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein29 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density10 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat21.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density290 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium420 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
The KetoGood fit
43 g protein · 500 cal · 16 g carbs · 30 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: higher fat (54% of calories)
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Protein43 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat54% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density500 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium640 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Buffalo Chicken WrapGood fit
44 g protein · 550 cal · 49 g carbs · 35 g fat · 37 g fiber
watch: higher fat (57.3% of calories), very high fiber for one serving, 1300 mg sodium
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Protein44 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat57.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber37 greward 5+, flag over 30very high for one serving
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density550 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1300 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Buffalo Chicken SaladGood fit
32 g protein · 410 cal · 20 g carbs · 25 g fat · 7 g fiber
watch: higher fat (54.9% of calories)
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Protein32 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat54.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber7 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density410 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium670 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken PitaGood fit
34 g protein · 480 cal · 36 g carbs · 25 g fat · 8 g fiber
34 g protein · 8 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein34 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat46.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density480 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium910 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Noodle Soup (Large)Good fit
14 g protein · 200 cal · 22 g carbs · 6 g fat · 2 g fiber
watch: 1360 mg sodium
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Protein14 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat27% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density200 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1360 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Noodle Soup (Small)Good fit
7 g protein · 100 cal · 11 g carbs · 3 g fat · 1 g fiber
7 g protein · lower fat
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Protein7 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat27% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density100 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium680 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Earth Bowl with ChickenGood fit
33 g protein · 510 cal · 43 g carbs · 23 g fat · 8 g fiber
33 g protein · 8 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein33 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat40.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density510 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium650 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Honey Crispy Chicken WrapGood fit
40 g protein · 660 cal · 85 g carbs · 34 g fat · 39 g fiber
watch: very high fiber for one serving, 1630 mg sodium
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Protein40 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat46.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber39 greward 5+, flag over 30very high for one serving
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density660 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1630 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Fajita BowlGood fit
26 g protein · 430 cal · 35 g carbs · 23 g fat · 6 g fiber
26 g protein · 6 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein26 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat48.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density430 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1100 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cilantro Lime Chicken BowlGood fit
34 g protein · 590 cal · 59 g carbs · 27 g fat · 10 g fiber
34 g protein · 10 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein34 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat41.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber10 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density590 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium790 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Plant PowerGood fit
18 g protein · 330 cal · 40 g carbs · 13 g fat · 14 g fiber
18 g protein · 14 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein18 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat35.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber14 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density330 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium450 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Honey Crispy Chicken SaladGood fit
26 g protein · 500 cal · 51 g carbs · 23 g fat · 8 g fiber
26 g protein · 8 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein26 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat41.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density500 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1010 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Edamame Crunch BowlGood fit
21 g protein · 410 cal · 40 g carbs · 22 g fat · 9 g fiber
21 g protein · 9 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein21 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat48.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density410 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium630 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Vegan Chipotle WrapGood fit
26 g protein · 510 cal · 75 g carbs · 27 g fat · 41 g fiber
watch: very high fiber for one serving
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Protein26 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat47.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber41 greward 5+, flag over 30very high for one serving
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density510 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1100 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Organic Lentil + Chickpea Soup (Small)Good fit
8 g protein · 160 cal · 28 g carbs · 2.5 g fat · 9 g fiber
8 g protein · 9 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein8 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat14.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density160 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium730 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Modern Greek CrunchGood fit
12 g protein · 260 cal · 30 g carbs · 12 g fat · 6 g fiber
12 g protein · 6 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein12 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat41.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber6 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density260 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium590 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Crispy Chicken PoblanoGood fit
22 g protein · 520 cal · 51 g carbs · 27 g fat · 8 g fiber
22 g protein · 8 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein22 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat46.7% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density520 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium870 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Warm Chicken + Goat Cheese BowlLower fit
33 g protein · 470 cal · 21 g carbs · 30 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: higher fat (57.4% of calories)
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Protein33 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat57.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density470 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium840 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
The Tex-MexLower fit
48 g protein · 710 cal · 70 g carbs · 43 g fat · 40 g fiber
watch: higher fat (54.5% of calories), very high fiber for one serving, 1500 mg sodium
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Protein48 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density6.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat54.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber40 greward 5+, flag over 30very high for one serving
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density710 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium1500 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Tokyo Supergreens with TofuLower fit
20 g protein · 350 cal · 25 g carbs · 22 g fat · 13 g fiber
watch: higher fat (56.6% of calories)
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Protein20 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat56.6% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber13 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density350 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium350 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Chicken Poblano Soup (Small)Lower fit
10 g protein · 250 cal · 19 g carbs · 15 g fat · 3 g fiber
watch: higher fat (54% of calories)
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Protein10 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat54% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber3 greward 5+, flag over 30ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density250 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium860 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Buffalo Cauliflower SaladLower fit
13 g protein · 330 cal · 24 g carbs · 22 g fat · 12 g fiber
watch: higher fat (60% of calories), energy-dense, low protein, 1250 mg sodium
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Protein13 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.9 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat60% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber12 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density330 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium1250 mginformational over 1200 mgshown; does not change the tier
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Impossible™ Chipotle CowboyLower fit
11 g protein · 320 cal · 35 g carbs · 17 g fat · 11 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein11 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat47.8% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber11 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density320 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium760 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Earth BowlLower fit
8 g protein · 380 cal · 43 g carbs · 20 g fat · 8 g fiber
watch: energy-dense, low protein
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Protein8 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density2.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat47.4% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density380 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodium470 mginformational over 1200 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 4 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Numbers are for one published serving as Just Salad serves it (1 salad, 1 warm bowl, 1 wrap, or 1 soup at the stated size); build-your-own ingredients are 1 published portion; dressings are the published 1 oz portion. Gram weights are not published.. Tap "Show the math" on any pick to see exactly how its rating was calculated.
Oven Roasted ChickenGood fit
24 g protein · 130 cal · 3 g fat · 220 mg sodium
24 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein24 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density18.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat20.8% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density130 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium220 mginformational over 800 mgok
Good fit. Solid, but not the full combination of strong protein, strong density, and no flags, so it sits in the middle. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Braised Chicken ThighLower fit
21 g protein · 200 cal · 13 g fat · 370 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (58.5% of calories)
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Protein21 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density10.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat58.5% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density200 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium370 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Organic Sesame TofuLower fit
7 g protein · 80 cal · 6 g fat · 120 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (67.5% of calories)
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Protein7 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density8.8 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat67.5% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density80 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium120 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Cage-Free Jammy EggLower fit
6 g protein · 70 cal · 4.5 g fat · 70 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (57.9% of calories)
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Protein6 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density8.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat57.9% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density70 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium70 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Oven Crispy ChickenLower fit
13 g protein · 210 cal · 10 g fat · 510 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (42.9% of calories)
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Protein13 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density6.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat42.9% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density210 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium510 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Flagged on fat without both strong protein and strong density. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
Impossible™ Chicken (Plant-Based)Lower fit
6 g protein · 110 cal · 5 g fat · 250 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (40.9% of calories)
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Protein6 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density5.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6low density
Fat40.9% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber2 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density110 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium250 mginformational over 800 mgok
Lower fit. Protein density is under 6 g per 100 kcal, which is fundamentally low when appetite is limited. These published rules are applied the same way to every item scored on this bar; see how we score.
What's the highest-protein order at Just Salad?
The highest-protein order overall is the Spicy Chicken Caesar wrap at 51 g, though it carries 60 g of carbs and 1,630 mg of sodium. Among the leaner plates, the Tex-Mex salad has 48 g and The Keto 43 g for just 500 calories and 16 g of carbs, which is the best high-protein-but-lean pick. If you're building your own, the leanest add-on is Oven Roasted Chicken at 24 g of protein for 130 calories and 3 g of fat, with Braised Chicken Thigh close behind at 21 g for 200.
What's the leanest way to add protein at Just Salad?
Oven Roasted Chicken is the best value at 24 g of protein for 130 calories and just 3 g of fat. Braised Chicken Thigh gives 21 g for 200 calories, and Oven Crispy Chicken 13 g for 210. To keep it plant-based, Organic Sesame Tofu adds 7 g for 80 calories and Impossible Chicken 6 g for 110.
Which Just Salad salads are lowest in calories but still high protein?
The Thai Chicken Crunch is the standout at 290 calories with 29 g of protein, and the California Cobb packs 36 g into 380 calories with only 320 mg of sodium, the lowest of the high-protein salads. Tokyo Supergreens with Chicken (400 cal, 37 g) and The Keto (500 cal, 43 g, 16 g carb) round out the lean-and-high-protein picks.
What are the best vegetarian or vegan options at Just Salad?
For plant-based protein, Organic Sesame Tofu (7 g, vegan) and Impossible Chicken (6 g) are the build-your-own anchors. Among composed plates, the Vegan Chipotle wrap is the highest-protein meat-free order at 26 g (510 cal); for a salad or warm bowl, the Edamame Crunch bowl (410 cal, 21 g protein) and Tokyo Supergreens with Tofu (350 cal, 20 g) lead, with the Plant Power salad close behind at 18 g protein and 14 g of fiber.
What should I go easy on at Just Salad?
The dressing, which isn't counted in a salad's base number, so a creamy one or straight olive oil adds up to 250 calories per 1 oz; the wraps, which run 510 to 660 calories and 1,100 to 1,630 mg of sodium (their high-fiber HERO tortilla keeps net carbs low, so sodium is the real issue); sodium generally, with several items between 1,000 and 1,630 mg; and the smoothies and lemonades, which carry 23 to 44 g of sugar. Lean on a salad or warm bowl with a lean protein and a light dressing like yogurt cucumber or a vinegar.
Cross-chain picks and head-to-heads, scored the same published way.
