DINING OUT: Panera Bread

Panera began in 1987 as St. Louis Bread Company, a humble community bakery founded with a sourdough starter from San Francisco and a dream of putting a loaf of bread in every arm. That same sourdough starter is still used in their iconic sourdough bread. Today, they are located in 48 states, D.C., and Canada. Panera Bread is privately held by JAB Holding Company.

You can download their nutrition menu here:
https://www.panerabread.com/…/allergen-and-nutrition…

BETTER CHOICES

Breakfast Sandwich: Avocado, Egg White, Spinach & Cheese on Sprouted Grain Bagel Flat
Calories 350
Fat 14g (5g sat. fat)
Sugar 5g
Sodium 680mg
Protein 19g

Sandwich (whole): The Chef’s Chicken Sandwich – The Signature Take on Brioche
Calories 570
Fat 29g (10g sat. fat)
Sugar 5g
Sodium 920mg
Protein 40g

Soup (cup): Ten Vegetable Soup
Calories 60
Fat 1g (0g sat. fat)
Sugar 4g
Sodium 730mg
Protein 3g

MEDIOCRE CHOICES

Breakfast Sandwich: Bacon, Scrambled Egg & Cheese on Brioche
Calories 470
Fat 20g (13g sat. fat)
Sugar 6g
Sodium 800mg
Protein 26g

Sandwich (whole): Smokehouse BBQ Chicken on Classic White Miche
Calories 760
Fat 29g (14g sat. fat)
Sugar 18g
Sodium 1640mg
Protein 45g

Soup (cup): Thai Style Chicken Soup
Calories 160
Fat 9g (8g sat. fat)
Sugar 3g
Sodium 720mg
Protein 7g

WORST CHOICES

Breakfast Sandwich: Sausage, Scrambled Egg & Cheese on Asiago Bagel
Calories 790
Fat 48g (18g sat. fat)
Sugar 5g
Sodium 1230mg
Protein 30g

Sandwich (whole): Pepperoni Mozzarella Melt on Baguette
Calories 1000
Fat 38g (21g sat. fat)
Sugar 5g
Sodium 2600mg
Protein 49g

Soup (cup): Vegetarian Creamy Tomato – Bread Bowl
Calories 910
Fat 19g (8g sat. fat)
Sugar 13g
Sodium 1910mg
Protein 31g

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Sources: Panera