Panera Bread — Best Bang for Your Buck

What's actually worth ordering at Panera Bread

If you're at Panera Bread for value, Asiago Bagel is the standout on our rankings: at $2.19 it carries 14g of protein — about 6.4g of protein for every dollar, on 350 calories, for an overall value score of 87/100. The single most protein-efficient pick is Asiago Everything Bagel, squeezing out 6.8g of protein per dollar.

Across the 149 Panera Bread items we've priced, the typical order returns about 1.7g of protein per dollar — below the typical fast-food chain we track (around 3.3g). The median price here is $5.39, and the cheapest thing on the menu is French Baguette at $1.19.

The cheapest way to clear 20g of protein is Toasted Caprese Focaccia at $6.19. Eating with nutrition balance in mind, Spicy Fiesta Chicken scores highest here at 80/100. And if raw quantity is the goal, Orange Juice packs the most calories per dollar (251 cal/$). The full menu — every item with its real price and nutrition — is ranked below.