Sweetgreen Nutrition Facts
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 Pasadena location, which carries 16 macro-friendly items in our database. The single best macro-friendly order is the High Protein Cup (Standalone) at 180 calories with 32g protein — one of the highest protein-per-calorie picks on the menu. The highest-protein item is the Hot Honey Chicken Protein Plate with 52g protein at 920 calories. Watch out for the Miso Glazed Salmon Protein Plate, which clocks in at 930 calories — a calorie spike compared to most options on the menu.
To dial in macros at Sweetgreen Pasadena, 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
High Protein Cup (Standalone), 180 calories, 32g protein.
Watch Out For
Miso Glazed Salmon Protein Plate (930 calories).