CAVA Nutrition & Macro Calculator

CAVA bowl calories depend on your base, protein, dips, toppings, and dressing. A greens-based bowl with lean protein may fall in the 500 to 700 calorie range, while rice bowls with multiple dips and dressings can exceed 1,000 calories. CAVA's curated bowls range from 580 calories (Greek Salad Bowl) to 860 calories (Falafel Crunch Bowl). Use the builder above to calculate your exact bowl.

The Greek Salad Bowl is the lowest at 580 calories with 37g of protein. The Steak + Harissa Bowl is the next leanest at 620 calories with 37g of protein. Both are strong picks if you want a pre-made order without doing the math.

The Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl leads at 43g of protein, followed by the Harissa Avocado Bowl at 41g and the Chicken + Rice Bowl at 40g. The Greek Chicken Pita and Spicy Chicken + Avocado Pita both hit 48g of protein if you want even more from a curated option.

CAVA publishes nutrition information and allergen details listing calories and macros per ingredient. This calculator uses that published data and combines ingredients so you can see totals for your full custom bowl, plus full macros for every curated bowl and pita on the menu.

Yes, CAVA allows half portions for many proteins and toppings. Choosing half portions can reduce calories while still maintaining balanced macros. You can select half servings in the builder above to estimate accurate totals.

A lower-calorie CAVA bowl typically includes a greens base, a lean protein like grilled chicken, limited high-calorie dips, and dressing on the side. Reducing rice portions and choosing half servings can lower total calories. Among curated bowls, the Greek Salad Bowl at 580 calories with 37g of protein is the leanest pre-made pick.

To maximize protein at CAVA, choose double grilled chicken or steak, add lentils or chickpeas, and limit calorie-dense dressings. High-protein builds can exceed 60 to 80 grams of protein depending on selections. Use the calculator above to experiment with combinations.

Some CAVA dressings are calorie-dense, especially oil-based or creamy options. Dressings can add 100 to 250 calories depending on portion size. Lighter picks include Yogurt Dill at 30 calories, Balsamic Date Vinaigrette at 60 calories, and Strawberry Sesame at 60 calories. The Garlic Dressing is the heaviest at 180 calories per serving.