Sweetgreen Nutrition Facts
Last updated: May 12, 2026 · How we source & estimate these macros
Sweetgreen has 10 menu items with full macro data — calories, protein, carbs, and fat. Highest protein: Chicken Pesto Parm (41 g protein, 640 cal). Lowest calorie: Kale Caesar Salad with Blackened Chicken (380 cal, 35 g protein).
Sweetgreen specializes in plant-forward warm grain bowls and salads built from seasonal produce and lean proteins like grilled chicken, steak, salmon, and tofu. Their bowls are built for macro flexibility — swap dressings, sub greens for grains, or add double protein to dial in your numbers. This breakdown is for the Costa Mesa location, which carries 10 macro-friendly items in our database. The single best macro-friendly order is the Kale Caesar Salad with Blackened Chicken at 380 calories with 35g protein — one of the highest protein-per-calorie picks on the menu. The highest-protein item is the Chicken Pesto Parm with 41g protein at 640 calories.
To dial in macros at Sweetgreen Costa Mesa, order proteins on the heavier side, choose greens or vegetables over starchy sides when possible, and watch dressings and sauces — they're the single biggest hidden calorie source on most fast-casual menus. Every item below is sortable and filterable by protein, carbs, fat, and calories.
Best Macro Pick
Kale Caesar Salad with Blackened Chicken, 380 calories, 35g protein.
Sweetgreen Menu Nutrition — Calories & Macros
| Menu Item | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kale Caesar Salad with Blackened Chicken | 380 | 35 g | 20 g | 12 g |
| Hot Honey Chicken Plate High protein | 510 | 40 g | 52 g | 14 g |
| Chicken Pesto Parm High protein | 640 | 41 g | 47 g | 31 g |
| Harvest Bowl with Blackened Chicken | 520 | 33 g | 50 g | 14 g |
| Hot Honey Chicken High protein | 620 | 38 g | 61 g | 24 g |
| Harvest Bowl High protein | 520 | 31 g | 45 g | 22 g |
| Fish Taco High protein | 550 | 31 g | 55 g | 22 g |
| Chicken Pesto Parm Bowl High protein | 590 | 32 g | 48 g | 28 g |
| Kale Caesar High protein | 560 | 26 g | 37 g | 36 g |
| Guacamole Greens | 580 | 14 g | 45 g | 40 g |
Sweetgreen nutrition: frequently asked questions
What is the highest-protein item at Sweetgreen?
Chicken Pesto Parm is the highest-protein pick at Sweetgreen, with 41 g of protein and 640 calories.
What is the lowest-calorie option at Sweetgreen?
Kale Caesar Salad with Blackened Chicken is the lowest-calorie option we track at Sweetgreen, at 380 calories with 35 g of protein.
What's the best macro-friendly order at Sweetgreen?
Kale Caesar Salad with Blackened Chicken, 380 calories, 35g protein.
Does Sweetgreen have calorie and macro information?
We track 10 Sweetgreen menu items with calories, protein, carbs, and fat, estimated from published menus and standardized USDA data. Sort or filter the table above by any macro.