Roots Natural Kitchen Nutrition Calculator

Most Roots bowls are built around whole grains, roasted vegetables, and clean proteins with no artificial ingredients. Calorie range across signature bowls runs from 605 (Tamari) to 969 (Balboa), so the build matters. Adobo Chicken at 167 calories and 25g protein is one of the leaner protein anchors in the fast-casual space.

Balboa leads signature bowls at 57g of protein and 969 calories. Among buildable proteins, Steak Asada tops out at 27g protein but also brings 374 calories and 28g fat. Adobo Chicken is the better efficiency pick at 167 calories for 25g protein.

Among signature bowls, Tamari is the lightest at 605 calories followed by Pesto Caesar at 682. For a custom build, pairing spinach or Arcadian mix with adobo chicken and red wine vinegar gets you well under 400 calories.

Brown rice, Roots Rice, bulgur, kale, spinach, and Arcadian mix. Grain bases like brown rice (177 cal) and Roots Rice (173 cal) are more filling and higher in carbs, while kale, spinach, and Arcadian mix keep things lighter and lower calorie.

Adobo Chicken (167 cal, 25g protein), Steak Asada (374 cal, 27g protein), Red Chili Miso Tofu (238 cal, 16g protein), BBQ Tofu (250 cal, 14g protein), and grilled Mushrooms (20 cal). Adobo Chicken is the leanest; Steak Asada is the most calorie-dense.

BBQ Tofu and Red Chili Miso Tofu are both vegan proteins. Most bases, vegetables, and several dressings like Cilantro Lime, Lemon Za'atar, and Thai Lime contain no animal products. Cheese options and the Caesar dressing are not vegan.

Brown rice, Roots Rice, most vegetables, proteins, and many dressings are gluten-free. Pita chips, bulgur, and some dressings contain gluten. Roots is not a certified gluten-free kitchen, so cross-contact is possible.

Roots is a regional chain concentrated in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, with many locations near college campuses. It is not a national chain.

The El Jefe is one of the highest protein signature bowls at 879 calories and 45g protein, with 48g fat and 80g carbs. It's built on a grain base with Adobo Chicken and a substantial lineup of toppings.

Signature bowls range from 605 to 969 calories. Custom builds can go lower -- a spinach base with adobo chicken and a light dressing sits around 300 to 350 calories before toppings. Dressing choice alone can swing totals by 100 to 200 calories.