Fast casual restaurants dominate the lunch scene, but which chain actually delivers the healthiest meal? We compared nutrition data across Chipotle, Sweetgreen, and Cava.
Calorie Comparison (Typical Bowl)
- Chipotle chicken bowl: 665 calories, 27g fat, 72g carbs, 44g protein
- Sweetgreen harvest bowl: 545 calories, 22g fat, 55g carbs, 32g protein
- Cava greens + grains bowl: 590 calories, 24g fat, 60g carbs, 38g protein
The Sodium Problem
All three chains have high sodium counts in typical builds, ranging from 1,200-2,100mg per bowl. Sweetgreen averages lowest at 1,200mg while Chipotle can exceed 2,000mg with salsa.
Best Healthy Orders
At Chipotle: Skip the rice, double veggies. At Sweetgreen: Choose vinaigrette over creamy dressings. At Cava: Load up on the supergreens base.
