Plant-Forward Bowls in Boston: Nutrition at Life Alive, Dig, Sweetgreen and CAVA
We compared 66 bowls, salads and plates from Life Alive, Dig, Sweetgreen and CAVA, all from each chain’s own published nutrition. The most protein is Hot Honey Chicken at Sweetgreen: 49g in 845 calories. The lightest is Fan Faves Plate at Dig at 390 calories, and Autumn Falafel Bowl at Life Alive has the most fiber (21g).
Updated October 2026
Boston’s fast-casual bowl spots lean on grains, greens, legumes and roasted vegetables. The four chains below all publish nutrition for their menus, which makes them easy to compare on what a plant-forward meal is supposed to deliver: fiber, protein and a sensible calorie count.
Each chain at a glance
| Chain | Bowls & salads | Calories | Most protein | Lightest | Most fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Alive | 27 | 400–890 | Coconut Red Lentil Dal Bowl (44g) | Teriyaki Tofu Bowl (400 cal) | Autumn Falafel Bowl (21g) |
| Dig | 14 | 390–950 | Hot Honey Chicken Bowl (48g) | Fan Faves Plate (390 cal) | Braised Chickpeas & Lentils with Rice (16g) |
| Sweetgreen | 19 | 465–900 | Hot Honey Chicken (49g) | Super Green Goddess (465 cal) | Autumn Harvest Bowl (13g) |
| CAVA | 6 | 585–860 | Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl (43g) | Greek Salad Bowl (585 cal) | Falafel Crunch Bowl (18g) |
Highest-protein bowls and salads
| Dish | Chain | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Honey Chicken | Sweetgreen | 845 | 49g | 66g | 38g | 7g |
| Hot Honey Chicken Bowl | Dig | 850 | 48g | 77g | 40g | 9g |
| Coconut Red Lentil Dal Bowl | Life Alive | 830 | 44g | 84g | 38g | 19g |
| Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl | CAVA | 800 | 43g | 49g | 52g | 17g |
| Thai Peanut Power Salad | Life Alive | 660 | 42g | 60g | 32g | 17g |
| Kale Caesar | Sweetgreen | 545 | 41g | 18g | 35g | 5g |
| Harissa Avocado Bowl | CAVA | 830 | 41g | 62g | 49g | 12g |
| Winter Protein Plate | Dig | 680 | 38g | 60g | 38g | 8g |
High protein under 550 calories
| Dish | Chain | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Protein/100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kale Caesar | Sweetgreen | 545 | 41g | 18g | 35g | 7.5g |
| Chicken Pesto Parm | Sweetgreen | 510 | 38g | 30g | 24g | 7.5g |
| Fan Faves Plate | Dig | 390 | 29g | 19g | 28g | 7.4g |
| Teriyaki Tofu Bowl | Life Alive | 400 | 22g | 52g | 14g | 5.5g |
| Chili Garlic Mushroom Bibimbap | Life Alive | 450 | 24g | 41g | 23g | 5.3g |
| Vegan Favorites Plate | Dig | 510 | 25g | 31g | 35g | 4.9g |
Most fiber
| Dish | Chain | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Falafel Bowl | Life Alive | 890 | 26g | 88g | 53g | 21g |
| Mexicali Tostada Salad | Life Alive | 660 | 22g | 70g | 35g | 20g |
| Falafel Crunch Bowl | CAVA | 860 | 24g | 88g | 56g | 18g |
| Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl | CAVA | 800 | 43g | 49g | 52g | 17g |
| Braised Chickpeas & Lentils with Rice | Dig | 740 | 18g | 116g | 36g | 16g |
| Super Green Goddess | Sweetgreen | 465 | 12g | 36g | 32g | 13g |
| Chicken Avocado Ranch | Sweetgreen | 725 | 28g | 55g | 42g | 13g |
| Vegan Dig Classic | Dig | 940 | 31g | 101g | 52g | 13g |
Frequently asked questions
Which Boston bowl chain has the most protein?
Sweetgreen: Hot Honey Chicken has 49g protein. Each chain’s highest-protein bowl or salad: Sweetgreen Hot Honey Chicken (49g), Dig Hot Honey Chicken Bowl (48g), Life Alive Coconut Red Lentil Dal Bowl (44g) and CAVA Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl (43g).
What is the lowest-calorie bowl or salad at each chain?
Life Alive: Teriyaki Tofu Bowl (400 calories, 22g protein), Dig: Fan Faves Plate (390 calories, 29g protein), Sweetgreen: Super Green Goddess (465 calories, 12g protein) and CAVA: Greek Salad Bowl (585 calories, 37g protein).
Which bowls are high in protein but under 550 calories?
By protein per calorie: Kale Caesar at Sweetgreen (41g protein, 545 calories), Chicken Pesto Parm at Sweetgreen (38g protein, 510 calories) and Fan Faves Plate at Dig (29g protein, 390 calories).
Which bowls have the most fiber?
Each chain’s highest-fiber bowl or salad: Life Alive Autumn Falafel Bowl (21g), CAVA Falafel Crunch Bowl (18g), Dig Braised Chickpeas & Lentils with Rice (16g) and Sweetgreen Autumn Harvest Bowl (13g).
Which bowl is lowest in sodium?
Buddha Bowl at Life Alive at 600mg. The lowest-sodium option at each chain: Life Alive Buddha Bowl (600mg), Dig Meatballs & Spiced Farro Plate (920mg), Sweetgreen Omega Glow (970mg) and CAVA Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl (1670mg).
Where do these numbers come from?
Every figure is the chain’s own published nutrition for the menu item as the chain lists it. Swapping the base, dressing or protein changes the numbers; each chain’s full menu page links its source document.