Sweetgreen Nutrition Facts

Sweetgreen in Portland's NW neighborhood near Pearl District serves seasonal protein bowls. Hot Honey Chicken Plate (49g protein) is the top order for Portland's health-conscious community. The restaurant sits in Pearl District and is part of the broader Portland, Oregon dining scene.

Sweetgreen rotates seasonal plates and bowls but the macro skeleton stays the same: a lean grain base, a portion of grilled or roasted protein, a sauce, and chopped vegetables. The Hot Honey Chicken Plate consistently tops 45g protein for under 700 calories, while the Harvest Bowl and Shroomami are popular hand-built picks. The hidden calorie risk is the dressing — miso-sesame ginger and green goddess pour heavy. Ask for dressing on the side and you'll shave 100-150 calories off most bowls without giving up flavor.

Salad chains are clean macro surfaces only if you order them like an athlete. The default protein portion is 4-5 oz; double it. Skip the premade dressings on the listed menu items — they routinely hide 150-300 calories of canola or sesame oil — and ask for oil and vinegar or lemon on the side. The right salad order at any chain lands 40-50g protein for 500-650 calories; the wrong order lands the same calories with 20g protein because the bowl got loaded with crunchy toppings, creamy dressings, and candied nuts.

For an athlete-ready order at Sweetgreen, anchor on the protein and swap or skip the calorie-heavy sides. Best macro pick: Hot Honey Chicken Plate (49g protein, 700 calories) with dressing on the side. Watch out for: Miso-sesame ginger and green goddess dressings poured on — ask for them on the side to save 100-150 calories.

This guide is built from Sweetgreen's published menu and standard industry macro references for the dishes named above. Specific item calorie, protein, carb, and fat values vary by preparation, portion, and seasonal substitutions — always confirm with the restaurant if you're targeting a precise macro window. Updated weekly with the rest of the Healthy Eats Near Me catalog.