Higher-protein, easier-to-tolerate picks, built from sweetgreen's own published nutrition and Nishi's transparent GLP-1 scoring lens.
The move
Build on greens with herb roasted chicken or salmon, add a scoop of grain if you want it, and keep the dressing to one ladle.
Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by sweetgreen. "sweetgreen" is a trademark of its owner, used here only to refer to the restaurant. Values as published by sweetgreen in their official US nutrition binder, per published serving. Menus change; verify in the restaurant (updated January 2024 (sweetgreen's published binder)).
The quick take
sweetgreen is easy to make GLP-1-friendly: the greens are nearly free, and herb roasted chicken, salmon, or steelhead bring real protein. The traps are the dressings (most are 100 to 150 calories of mostly oil), the grain-heavy signature plates, and sodium that runs high on several bowls. Lead with a lean protein on greens, add grain on purpose, and go light on dressing.
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Tap to build your exact order. The numbers update live, from sweetgreen's published values.
Greens
Grains
Protein
Amount
Toppings
Dressing
— cal
— g protein · — g fat · — g carbs · — g fiber · — mg sodium
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Per-serving values as published by sweetgreen. The amounts you pick (double protein, light grains) are reflected in each line, and the lines add up to the total.
Signature bowls, scored
Order one as-is. Scored for whole meals, a gentler bar than the single ingredients above, since a balanced meal is naturally less protein-dense and fat only counts against it once it tops half the calories. Best fit first; tap "Show the math" to see the exact rule on any card. How we score.
Kale CaesarGood fit
35 g protein · 405 cal · 13 g carbs · 24 g fat · 5 g fiber
watch: higher fat (53.3% of calories)
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Protein35 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density8.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4strong
Fat53.3% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber5 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density405 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
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 Pesto ParmGood fit
36 g protein · 495 cal · 41 g carbs · 21 g fat · 8 g fiber
36 g protein · 8 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein36 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density7.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat38.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber8 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density495 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
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.
Hot Honey ChickenGood fit
49 g protein · 855 cal · 73 g carbs · 39 g fat · 9 g fiber
49 g protein · 9 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein49 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat41.1% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density855 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
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.
Southwest Chicken FajitaGood fit
47 g protein · 830 cal · 83 g carbs · 34 g fat · 9 g fiber
47 g protein · 9 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein47 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat36.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density830 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
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.
BBQ Chicken SaladGood fit
27 g protein · 480 cal · 31 g carbs · 25 g fat · 9 g fiber
27 g protein · 9 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein27 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.6 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat46.9% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 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
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
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.
Harvest BowlGood fit
37 g protein · 685 cal · 62 g carbs · 32 g fat · 9 g fiber
37 g protein · 9 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein37 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat42% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density685 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
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 Rice BowlGood fit
31 g protein · 600 cal · 61 g carbs · 26 g fat · 9 g fiber
31 g protein · 9 g fiber · lower fat
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Protein31 gstrong at 30 g or morestrong
Protein density5.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat39% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedok
Fiber9 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density600 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
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.
Guacamole GreensLower fit
27 g protein · 515 cal · 27 g carbs · 31 g fat · 14 g fiber
watch: higher fat (54.2% of calories)
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Protein27 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density5.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat54.2% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber14 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density515 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
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 Avocado RanchLower fit
29 g protein · 695 cal · 58 g carbs · 39 g fat · 15 g fiber
watch: higher fat (50.5% of calories)
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Protein29 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density4.2 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4moderate
Fat50.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber15 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density695 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
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.
ShroomamiLower fit
21 g protein · 600 cal · 49 g carbs · 35 g fat · 11 g fiber
watch: higher fat (52.5% of calories), energy-dense, low protein
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Protein21 gstrong at 30 g or morebelow 30 g
Protein density3.5 g per 100 kcalstrong at 7.5+, weak under 4low density
Fat52.5% of caloriesflag over 50% or friedflagged
Fiber11 greward 5+, flag over 30rewarded
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 30 gnot scored
Portion density600 kcalflag if density under 4 and 300 kcal or moreflagged
Sodiumnot published by the restaurantinformational over 1200 mgnot scored
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.
Best proteins to build around
GLP-1 fit is Nishi's score, not the restaurant's. How we score.
Numbers are for one published serving of each item, with gram weights as sweetgreen publishes them. Tap "Show the math" on any pick to see exactly how its rating was calculated.
Roasted ChickenGood fit
21 g protein · 110 cal · 2 g fat · 254 mg sodium
21 g protein · lots of protein for the calories · lower fat
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Protein21 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density19.1 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat16.4% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
Fiber0 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
Sodium254 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.
Herb Roasted ChickenGood fit
36 g protein · 290 cal · 14 g fat · 730 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (43.4% of calories)
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Protein36 gstrong at 25 g or morestrong
Protein density12.4 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat43.4% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density290 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium730 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.
Miso Glazed SteelheadGood fit
24 g protein · 200 cal · 8 g fat · 490 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 density12 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat36% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedok
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
Sodium490 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.
Blackened ChickenLower fit
21 g protein · 140 cal · 6 g fat · 334 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (38.6% of calories)
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Protein21 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density15 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat38.6% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density140 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium334 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.
Hard Boiled EggLower fit
7 g protein · 70 cal · 5 g fat · 70 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (64.3% of calories)
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Protein7 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density10 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6strong
Fat64.3% 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.
Miso Glazed SalmonLower fit
24 g protein · 290 cal · 15 g fat · 490 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (46.6% of calories)
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Protein24 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density8.3 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat46.6% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber0 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density290 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium490 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.
Roasted TofuLower fit
7 g protein · 100 cal · 7 g fat · 250 mg sodium
watch: higher fat (63% of calories)
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Protein7 gstrong at 25 g or morebelow 25 g
Protein density7 g per 100 kcalstrong at 10+, weak under 6moderate
Fat63% of caloriesflag over 37.5% or friedflagged
Fiber1 greward 5+, flag over 18ok
Added sugarnot published by the restaurantflag over 17 gnot scored
Portion density100 kcalflag if density under 6 and 300 kcal or moreok
Sodium250 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.
Go easy on
Dressings, most are 100 to 150 calories of mostly oil, so one ladle not two.
Grain-heavy plates, the fajita and hot honey plates run 73 to 83 g of carbs.
Sodium, several bowls land between 1,400 and 2,100 mg.
Common questions
What's the highest-protein pick at sweetgreen?
Herb roasted chicken leads at 36 g of protein for 290 calories. Blackened and roasted chicken are leaner per bite at 21 g, and salmon or steelhead add 24 g with healthy fats.
What's the leanest base at sweetgreen?
The greens: shredded kale, arugula, spinach, and romaine are all 15 to 20 calories. Grains like wild rice (155) and quinoa (130) add up faster.
What should I go easy on at sweetgreen?
The dressings (most are 100 to 150 calories of mostly oil) and the grain-heavy signature plates. Sodium also runs high, several bowls are 1,400 to 2,100 mg.
How each score is calculated. Deterministic rules published in full in our methodology (v1.1), with one published bar for single ingredients and one for whole meals. Every row above lists the exact factors behind its label.
What the score does and does not consider. See the limitations. It scores one item, not your whole day, and it is not medical advice.
How to challenge or correct it.Tell us if a value is stale or a call looks wrong. Corrections are recorded in the methodology version history.
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