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What to Order at CAVA on a GLP-1: High-Protein, Small-Portion Picks
What should I order at CAVA on a GLP-1?
At CAVA on a GLP-1, order:
- Kids Chicken: 14 g protein, 120 calories
- Steak greens bowl: 28 g protein, 240 calories
- Chicken greens bowl: 33 g protein, 320 calories
Skip on a low-appetite day: Pita chips. Tip: Build on greens, one dip.
CAVA works like Chipotle: you build the bowl, and CAVA lists every part. Grilled steak is 23 g protein in 170 calories, and the kids’ portions are small. Here are five orders, including two greens bowls you can ask for by name.
How much protein is in each CAVA order?
| Order | Protein | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Kids ChickenKids portion | 14 g | 120 |
| Kids Spicy Lamb MeatballsKids portion | 12 g | 150 |
| Steak greens bowlGrilled steak, Super Greens, tomato + cucumber, tzatziki | 28 g | 240 |
| Chicken greens bowlGrilled chicken, Super Greens, tomato + cucumber, tzatziki | 33 g | 320 |
| Greek Goddess Steak Salad1 salad | 34 g | 470 |
Most protein for the calories: Kids Chicken, 14 g protein in 120 calories.
How do I order each one?
Kids Chicken
14 g protein120 caloriesKids portion
Ask for the kids’ portion.
Source: CAVA Nutrition and Allergen Guide (PDF), Kids Meal table.
Kids Spicy Lamb Meatballs
12 g protein150 caloriesKids portion
Ask for the kids’ portion.
Source: CAVA Nutrition and Allergen Guide (PDF), Kids Meal table.
Steak greens bowl
28 g protein240 caloriesGrilled steak, Super Greens, tomato + cucumber, tzatziki
Ask for a bowl on Super Greens with grilled steak, tomato + cucumber and tzatziki.
Source: CAVA Nutrition and Allergen Guide (PDF), Bases, Mains, Toppings and Dips tables, sum of four rows. Worked out from CAVA’s own rows, not printed as one item.
Chicken greens bowl
33 g protein320 caloriesGrilled chicken, Super Greens, tomato + cucumber, tzatziki
The same bowl with grilled chicken.
Source: CAVA Nutrition and Allergen Guide (PDF), Bases, Mains, Toppings and Dips tables, sum of four rows. Worked out from CAVA’s own rows, not printed as one item.
Greek Goddess Steak Salad
34 g protein470 calories1 salad
Eat half, save half.
Source: CAVA Nutrition and Allergen Guide (PDF), Curated Bowls table.
What should I skip at CAVA on a low-appetite day?
- Pita chips. A side is 280 calories with 10 g protein.
- Garlic dressing. 180 calories and no protein. Tzatziki is 30 calories and adds 2 g.
- A curated pita. The pitas run 720 to 930 calories. The whole pita alone is 320.
How do I keep a CAVA order small?
Build on greens, one dip
Start with Super Greens, pick one protein and one dip, and add the free vegetables. Each extra dip and dressing adds up, so choose one. Tzatziki is the lightest.
More questions about ordering at CAVA
What is the lowest-calorie protein at CAVA?
Grilled steak: 170 calories with 23 g protein for a main portion, per CAVA’s guide. Grilled chicken is 250 calories with 28 g.
Can adults order CAVA kids’ portions?
Ask; it varies. The kids’ chicken portion is 120 calories with 14 g protein.
Where do these figures come from?
Every figure on this page was read from CAVA’s own published nutrition information, for the portion named. Changing the order (a different sauce, bread or side) changes the numbers. These are food facts, not a target, and not advice about how much to eat.
- CAVA Nutrition and Allergen Guide (PDF) (PDF created September 1, 2026). Checked October 19, 2026.