About This CAVA Nutrition Reference
This is the most complete CAVA menu nutrition reference available online. Every item is listed with calories, protein, carbs, fat, sodium, fiber, and sugar per standard serving. Data is sourced directly from CAVA's official Nutrition & Allergen Guide and verified against the published PDF. Last verified: June 2026.
Greens & Bases
CAVA offers 5 greens options and 3 grain options as bowl foundations. Greens range from 5-25 calories and are ideal for lower-calorie builds. Grain bases range from 150-310 calories and add substantial carbohydrates and fiber.
- 1Arugula โ 5 cal, 0g protein, 1g carbs, 0g fat
- 2Romaine โ 10 cal, 1g protein, 1g carbs, 0g fat
- 3Baby Spinach โ 10 cal, 1g protein, 1g carbs, 0g fat
- 4SuperGreens โ 20 cal, 2g protein, 2g carbs, 0g fat
- 5Power Greens โ 25 cal, 2g protein, 3g carbs, 0g fat
- 6Black Lentils โ 150 cal, 10g protein, 22g carbs, 2g fat
- 7Saffron Basmati Rice โ 200 cal, 4g protein, 39g carbs, 3g fat
- 8Brown Rice โ 310 cal, 6g protein, 63g carbs, 4g fat
Proteins
CAVA offers 5 protein options ranging from 140 to 320 calories. Grilled Chicken has the best protein-to-calorie ratio in the entire menu.
- 1Grilled Chicken โ 140 cal, 32g protein, 1g carbs, 2g fat
- 2Grilled Steak โ 210 cal, 24g protein, 1g carbs, 12g fat
- 3Braised Lamb โ 210 cal, 17g protein, 4g carbs, 14g fat
- 4Spicy Lamb Meatballs โ 230 cal, 14g protein, 9g carbs, 16g fat
- 5Falafel (3 pieces) โ 320 cal, 14g protein, 36g carbs, 16g fat
Toppings
Toppings range from 5 calories (cucumber, pickled onions) to 80 calories (feta cheese). Most toppings are under 50 calories and add flavor without significant calorie impact.
- 1Cucumber โ 5 cal, 0g protein, 1g carbs, 0g fat
- 2Pickled Onions โ 5 cal, 0g protein, 1g carbs, 0g fat
- 3Tomato & Onion โ 10 cal, 0g protein, 2g carbs, 0g fat
- 4Cabbage Slaw โ 15 cal, 0g protein, 2g carbs, 1g fat
- 5Roasted Red Pepper โ 15 cal, 0g protein, 3g carbs, 0g fat
- 6Corn โ 45 cal, 2g protein, 9g carbs, 1g fat
- 7Hummus โ 70 cal, 2g protein, 6g carbs, 4g fat
- 8Pita Chips โ 70 cal, 1g protein, 9g carbs, 3g fat
- 9Feta Cheese โ 80 cal, 5g protein, 1g carbs, 6g fat
Dressings
Dressings range from 30 to 160 calories. The calorie difference between the lightest and heaviest dressing is 130 calories โ a significant consideration for calorie-conscious diners.
- 1Skhug โ 30 cal, 0g protein, 2g carbs, 2g fat
- 2Harissa โ 40 cal, 0g protein, 4g carbs, 3g fat
- 3Tzatziki โ 40 cal, 1g protein, 3g carbs, 3g fat
- 4Garlic Dressing โ 90 cal, 0g protein, 2g carbs, 9g fat
- 5Lemon Herb Tahini โ 100 cal, 2g protein, 4g carbs, 9g fat
- 6Greek Vinaigrette โ 130 cal, 0g protein, 3g carbs, 13g fat
- 7Hot Harissa Vinaigrette โ 130 cal, 0g protein, 4g carbs, 12g fat
- 8Balsamic Date Vinaigrette โ 130 cal, 0g protein, 8g carbs, 10g fat
- 9Tahini Caesar โ 160 cal, 1g protein, 2g carbs, 16g fat
Curated Bowls
CAVA offers several pre-built curated bowls. These bowls combine a base, protein, toppings, and dressing into signature combinations. Calorie counts for curated bowls range from approximately 600 to 900 calories depending on the combination. Use our calculator to see the exact nutrition breakdown for each curated bowl, or build a custom version.
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