Pecan Braid — Panera Bread

Is the Pecan Braid a good deal?

At a typical $4.39, the Pecan Braid at Panera Bread gives you 450 calories and 7g of protein — 1.6g of protein and 103 calories for every dollar you spend. That earns it a value score of 46/100, which ranks it #730 of the 1023 comparable items we've priced across every chain (the typical comparable item returns about 2.8g of protein per dollar).

On the numbers it's an unremarkable value pick in its category. If you want more for your money elsewhere on our value rankings, 3 Tacos al Carbon Combo at El Pollo Loco scores higher (89/100 value, $6.99).