Question 1

What's the healthiest thing to order at Cava?

Accepted Answer

Based on verified nutrition data across Cava's full menu, the Lean Grilled Steak Bowl has the best protein-to-calorie ratio on the menu — 28g protein for 255 cal — 11.0g protein per 100 cal. If you want the lowest-calorie option that still fills you up, the Steak Mezze Salad comes in at 495 calories with 33g of protein.

Question 2

How many calories are in a typical Cava order?

Accepted Answer

Across the 17 menu items we track for Cava, the average is about 719 calories per item. Individual items range widely, so check the table on this page for the exact item you're ordering.

Question 3

What has the most protein per calorie at Cava?

Accepted Answer

The Lean Grilled Steak Bowl is the most protein-efficient item on the Cava menu: 28g protein for 255 cal — 11.0g protein per 100 cal. AutoCal ranks every item this way automatically when you scan the menu in person.

Question 4

What should I watch out for at Cava?

Accepted Answer

The Spicy Chicken + Avocado Pita is the single biggest item on the Cava menu we track — 1030 cal, 55g fat — the single biggest item on the menu. It's not off-limits, just worth knowing before you order if you're watching calories.

Question 5

Is this Cava nutrition data accurate?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every item is checked against Cava's own published nutrition information, not crowd-sourced estimates. It's the same verified dataset AutoCal uses when you scan a Cava menu in the app.


Lean Grilled Steak Bowl Standard build (per-ingredient sum from official guide, no grain base): SuperGreens base, Grilled Steak, Tomato+Cucumber, Persian Cucumber, Yogurt Dill dressing	255	28	13	11
SplendidGreens Falafel Bowl Standard build (per-ingredient sum from official guide): SplendidGreens base, Falafel, Red Pepper Hummus dip, Tomato+Cucumber	410	8	34	27
Steak Mezze Salad Curated Bowl: Steak Mezze Salad, as served	495	33	22	33
Tahini Caesar Bowl Curated Bowl: Tahini Caesar, as served	550	37	28	31
Greek Salad Bowl Curated Bowl: Greek Salad, as served	600	37	19	42
Braised Lamb Grain Bowl Standard build (per-ingredient sum from official guide): Baby Spinach base, Black Lentils, Braised Lamb, Harissa dip, Persian Cucumber, Balsamic Date Vinaigrette	635	45	55	30
Loaded Steak Bowl with Garlic Dressing Standard build (per-ingredient sum from official guide): Brown Rice base, Romaine, Grilled Steak, Crazy Feta dip, Garlic Dressing	740	35	54	44
Chicken + RightRice Bowl Curated Bowl: Chicken + RightRice, as served	750	46	45	44
Grilled Chicken Grain Bowl Standard build (per-ingredient sum from official guide): SuperGreens base, Saffron Basmati Rice, Grilled Chicken, Red Pepper Hummus, Tomato+Onion, Greek Vinaigrette	760	38	72	36
Spicy Greens Bowl Curated Bowl: Spicy Greens, as served	780	24	61	53
Steak + Feta Pita Curated Pita: Steak + Feta, as served	800	44	65	41
Falafel Grain Bowl Standard build (per-ingredient sum from official guide): Brown Rice base, SuperGreens, Falafel, Tahini Caesar dressing, Tomato+Onion	810	19	85	46
Spicy Lamb Meatball Pita Curated Pita: Spicy Lamb Meatball, as served	865	40	70	47
Harissa Avocado Bowl Curated Bowl: Harissa Avocado, as served	885	42	65	53
Greek Chicken Pita Curated Pita: Greek Chicken, as served	895	48	67	46
Crispy Falafel Pita Curated Pita: Crispy Falafel, as served	955	22	88	58
Spicy Chicken + Avocado Pita Curated Pita: Spicy Chicken + Avocado, as served	1030	50	86	55

Cavanutrition: calories, macros & the healthiest picks

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