15 Orders Under 10g Net Carbs
Panera is a bread company. That makes it the last place you would think to eat on keto. But their customization engine is powerful enough to strip the carbs out of almost anything on the menu. These 15 orders are all under 10g net carbs with real protein and real flavor. See low calorie options here too.
15
Keto Orders
Under 10g
Net Carbs
35g+
Max Protein
$8.99+
Starting Price
Remove the bread. Every Panera sandwich can be ordered as a bowl or on lettuce through the app. This single change drops 30 to 50g carbs instantly. After that, avoid croutons, tortilla strips, and sugary dressings. Stick to oil and vinegar, Caesar, or Green Goddess dressing.
These are the most reliable keto orders. Each one is under 10g net carbs and packs serious protein. Order them exactly as described through the app.

The safest keto salad on the menu. Romaine, parmesan, grilled chicken, Caesar dressing. Order without croutons.
Mod: No croutons

Feta, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, pepperoncini. Naturally low carb and satisfying. Add chicken for more protein.
Mod: No croutons

Chicken, bacon, avocado, egg, pickled onion. Remove the corn and this is a keto powerhouse with 35g protein.
Mod: No corn

Turkey, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato. Order as a bowl without the bread. High fat from the avocado.
Mod: No bread

Scrambled eggs, bacon, cheddar. Order without the ciabatta bread. Served as a bowl. The best keto breakfast.
Mod: No ciabatta

Tuna salad on lettuce with tomato. Order as a bowl. One of the lowest carb sandwich options when you remove bread.
Mod: No bread
Every item on the Panera menu that can be modified to under 10g net carbs. Order exactly as shown.
| Item | Modification | Net Carbs | Protein | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad w/ Chicken | No croutons | 4g | 32g | $10.29 |
| Greek Salad | No croutons | 6g | 10g | $8.99 |
| Green Goddess Cobb | No corn | 8g | 35g | $10.49 |
| Fuji Apple Salad | No apples, no pecans, oil & vinegar | 9g | 28g | $10.49 |
| Asian Sesame Salad | No wonton strips, no edamame | 9g | 26g | $10.29 |
| Bacon Turkey Bravo Bowl | No bread | 5g | 28g | $9.89 |
| Turkey Avo BLT Bowl | No bread | 6g | 30g | $10.29 |
| Napa Almond Chicken Bowl | No bread | 7g | 22g | $9.99 |
| Frontega Chicken Bowl | No bread | 6g | 34g | $9.89 |
| Mediterranean Veggie Bowl | No bread, no hummus | 8g | 12g | $8.99 |
| Tuna Salad Bowl | No bread | 4g | 26g | $9.49 |
| Chipotle Avo Melt Bowl | No bread | 7g | 33g | $10.29 |
| Bacon Egg & Cheese Bowl | No ciabatta | 3g | 24g | $6.79 |
| Chipotle Chicken Egg Bowl | No artisan roll | 5g | 32g | $7.89 |
| Sausage Egg & Cheese Bowl | No ciabatta | 4g | 26g | $6.79 |
All carb counts are net carbs calculated as total carbs minus fiber. Prices from Panera's menu May 2026.
These items will blow your carb budget in one bite
Cream base plus flour thickener. Even a small cup is too high for strict keto.
Pasta and cheese sauce. One of the highest carb items on the entire menu.
Loaded with sugar. Even the small size will kick you out of ketosis.
Pure refined flour and sugar. Avoid entirely on keto.
The rice and farro base adds 25g carbs. Must be modified or avoided.
Natural sugar from yogurt plus berries. Too high for keto.
All of these drinks are completely free of carbs and sugar. They are also included in the Sip Club subscription at $14.99 per month, making them effectively free if you visit regularly.
Hot Coffee
0g carbs
Iced Coffee
0g carbs
Hot Tea
0g carbs
Unsweetened Iced Tea
0g carbs
Avoid Charged Lemonades, regular lemonade, and fountain sodas. They contain 28 to 40g sugar per serving.
Step by step instructions for the app, kiosk, and in person
Download the latest version of the Panera app. Create an account or sign in. Select your location.
Start with any sandwich or salad. For salads, pick one that is naturally lower in carbs like Caesar or Greek.
Tap Customize. Remove bread from sandwiches to convert to a bowl. Remove croutons from salads. Remove corn from the Cobb. Swap sweet dressings for oil and vinegar or Caesar.
Salads without chicken are low protein. Add grilled chicken for an extra 20 to 30g protein and only 1 to 2g additional carbs.
Check your cart. Net carbs should be under 10g. Place the order for Rapid Pick Up or dine in.
Stay on track even when you are eating out
The Panera app lets you save customized orders. Build your perfect keto salad once, save it, and reorder in seconds next time.
Panera dressings can be high in sugar. Bring a small container of your own sugar free ranch or Caesar for complete control.
Keto needs fat. Add avocado to any salad or bowl for $1.50. The fat keeps you full and hits your macros.
Order double chicken on any salad. It adds minimal carbs but doubles your protein intake for the meal.
Use our nutrition calculator to check macros before you go. Know exactly what fits your daily targets.
Net carb counts verified against Panera's published nutrition data — May 2026
All carb counts in this guide use Panera's official 2026 nutrition data with modifications manually calculated. Marcus has personally ordered every keto build listed here and verified the customization options work on the current app version. See low calorie options here or explore the vegan menu guide.
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Common questions about eating keto at Panera Bread.
Panera does not label any menu section as keto. But their customization system lets you remove bread, swap to lettuce wraps, and build low carb bowls. At least 15 items can be made keto friendly with under 10g net carbs using standard modifications available on the app or kiosk.
A Caesar Salad with chicken and no croutons comes in at approximately 4g net carbs. The Greek Salad without croutons is about 6g net carbs. For breakfast, the Bacon Egg and Cheese without the ciabatta drops to about 3g net carbs. These are your safest picks for strict keto.
Yes. The app and kiosk let you remove the bread from any sandwich and convert it to a bowl or lettuce wrap. The ingredients stay the same. You save 30 to 50g carbs by skipping the bread. This is the single most important keto hack at Panera.
Most are not. Broccoli Cheddar has about 16g carbs per cup. The lowest carb soup is Chicken Noodle at around 12g net carbs, but the noodles contribute most of that. In general, Panera soups are not ideal for strict keto. Stick to salads and protein focused orders.
Not as is. The standard Mediterranean Bowl with Chicken has about 35g net carbs due to the rice and farro. However, if you remove the grains and add extra vegetables, it drops to roughly 12g net carbs. You lose the base but keep the protein and flavor.
Yes. A Greek Salad without croutons is $8.99. The Caesar Salad with chicken and no croutons is $10.29. The cheapest keto option is a side of Scrambled Eggs with bacon at around $5 to $6 through the breakfast customization. Pair any salad with a free Sip Club drink and you stay under budget.
Hot coffee has 0g carbs, iced coffee unsweetened has 0g carbs, hot tea has 0g carbs, and iced tea unsweetened has 0g carbs. All are included in the Sip Club. Avoid the Charged Lemonades which have 28 to 40g sugar each and fountain drinks. The self serve station has zero calorie options with the unsweetened teas.
Not as a standard menu option, but you can request any sandwich filling on a bed of lettuce. Use the app customization to remove bread and select no bread or request a bowl format. The result is the same filling served as a salad, which works for keto.
The egg souffles are moderate at 13 to 16g carbs due to the pastry shell. A better keto breakfast is the Bacon Scrambled Egg and Cheese ordered without the ciabatta. That drops to about 3g net carbs. Add avocado for extra fat. The Greek Yogurt bowl is too high in sugar for strict keto.
Panera publishes full nutrition data including total carbs, fiber, and sugar for every menu item. Their numbers are generally reliable. For keto tracking, calculate net carbs as total carbs minus fiber. Our numbers in this guide use Panera's official data with modifications accounted for.
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