Protein & Macros7 min read
How to Build a High-Protein CAVA Bowl (50g+ Protein)
Hitting 50g of protein at CAVA is absolutely doable — if you know which items to stack. Some bowls barely hit 15g. Others push past 80g. Here's what actually works.
Practical guides for building better bowls. Real data, honest advice — just what you need to hit your goals.
Hitting 50g of protein at CAVA is absolutely doable — if you know which items to stack. Some bowls barely hit 15g. Others push past 80g. Here's what actually works.
Anywhere from 300 to over 1,000 calories depending on what you order. Here's where those calories actually come from — and how to hit whatever number you're aiming for.
Once you understand the macro profile of each ingredient category at CAVA, building a bowl that fits your goals gets a lot easier. Here's the full breakdown.
One scoop of Garlic Dressing adds 180 calories. One scoop of Yogurt Dill adds 30. That's a 150-calorie swing from one decision. Here's the full breakdown of all 8 CAVA dressings — calories, fat, sodium, and which to pick for your goal.
How much sodium is in a CAVA bowl? Anywhere from 200mg to over 2,500mg depending on what you order. Here's every ingredient ranked by sodium, plus how to build a low-sodium CAVA bowl.
Full CAVA chicken nutrition facts — calories, protein, fat, sodium. Compare Grilled Chicken vs Harissa Honey Chicken vs Braised Lamb to pick the best protein for your bowl.
CAVA kids meals have a wider nutritional range than most parents realize. The healthiest build comes in at 270 calories and 22g of protein — but the drink choice alone can add 50g of sugar. Here's everything you need to know.
CAVA Black Lentils have 18g of protein and 15g of fiber per serving — more protein than any other base on the menu. Here are the complete nutrition facts, a comparison with every other base, and why lentils are the best choice for protein and fiber goals.
CAVA's calorie counts are based on real lab testing — but the FDA allows ±20% variance, and portion variation is real. Here's what the data shows and how to use calorie counts practically.
The guides above help you make smart choices — our calculators show you the numbers in real time.