Healthy Facts Monday – Calories Face-Off: Chipotle vs Panera Bread

Panera Bread is another popular fast-casual establishment that started back in 1981.  It is a bakery-cafe restaurant that offers soups, sandwiches, salads and bakery items.  Let’s see if Panera Bread’s offerings are healthier than Chipotle.

1) Salad (Panera WINS)!!

Panera Bread’s Thai Chicken Salad – 490 calories (SCORE)

Chicken Salad with Pinto Beans, Fresh Tomato Salsa and Vinaigrette – 595 calories

2) More Salad (Chipotle WINS)!!

Panera Bread’s Greek With Chicken Salad  – 490 calories

Chicken Burrito Bowl with Fajita Vegetables, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Cheese and Romaine Lettuce – 325 calories (SCORE)

3) Sandwich (Chipotle WINS)!!

Panera Bread’s Mediterrean Veggie Sandwich  – 570 calories

Sofritas Burrito with Fajita Vegetables, Fresh Tomato Salsa, and Lettuce – 490 calories (SCORE)

4) More Sandwich (Chipotle WINS)!!

Panera Bread’s Chipotle Chicken Panini  – 840 calories

Chicken Burrito with Fresh Tomato Salsa,  Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa and Cheese – 620 calories (SCORE)

5) More And More Sandwich (Chipotle WINS)!!

Panera Bread’s Smokehouse Turkey Panini – 720 calories

Barbacoa Burrito with Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa and Cheese – 590 calories (SCORE)

I am not surprised that Chipotle serves healthier food than Panera Bread because Panera Bread do not offer a healthy menu.

I guess if you want to enjoy your favourite coffee and pastry at a well-trusted brand, Panera Bread would be good place to go.

Have you been to Panera Bread? What do you think of the food? Post your comments below. Till next time!