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Known for its freshly baked bread and innovative takes on basic cuisine — sandwiches, salads and soups, to be exact — Panera Bread has a reputation for being both delicious and nutritious. However, even they have a few less-than-impressive items on the menu that should be swapped for a healthier alternative.
So the next time you find yourself craving a savory sandwich, salad or soup from Panera Bread, make sure you are armed with the knowledge of what to enjoy and what to avoid.
WORST:
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Italian Combo on Ciabatta, Full
980 calories, 41 g fat (15 g saturated fat, 1g trans fat), 2620 mg sodium, 95 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 58 g protein
Courtesy of http://www.tasteasyougo.com
Mac and Cheese, Full
980 calories, 61 g fat (26 g saturated fat, 1g trans fat), 2470 mg sodium, 75 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 14 g sugar, 33 g protein
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New England Clam Chowder
630 calories, 54 g fat (35 g saturated fat, 1.5g trans fat), 890 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 8 g protein
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Steak & Blue Cheese Chopped, Full
790 calories, 54g fat (16g saturated fat, 1g trans fat), 1280 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 9 g sugar, 39 g protein
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Frozen Caramel Drink, 16 fl oz
600 calories, 22 g fat (15 g saturated fat, 0.5 trans fat), 190 mg sodium, 97 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 82 g sugar, 5 g protein
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Frozen Mocha Drink, 16 fl oz
570 calories, 20 g fat (14 g saturated fat, 0.5 trans fat), 140 mg sodium, 94 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 78 g sugar, 6 g protein
BEST:
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Strawberry Poppyseed & Chicken Salad, Full
340 calories, 13 g fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 330 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber, 22 g sugar, 29g protein
Courtesy of http://www.onefitfoodie.com
Low-fat Garden Vegetable with Pesto
150 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 930 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrates, 12 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 5g protein
Courtesy of http://www.nosh.com
Smoked Turkey Breast Sandwich on Country, Full
420 calories, 3g fat (0.5g saturated fat), 1650 mg sodium, 66 g carbohydrates, 3g fiber, 3g sugar, 33g protein
Courtesy of http://www.biggestmenu.com
Tuna Salad on Honey Wheat, Full
510 calories, 16 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 1150 mg sodium, 63 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 12 g sugar, 29g protein
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Brewed Tea (black or acai), 20 fl oz/32 fl oz
0 calories, 0g fat, 0 mg sodium, 0 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 0g sugar, 0g protein
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Vanilla Latte with Sugar Free Vanilla Syrup, 16 fl oz
100 calories, 0g fat, 105 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 12 g sugar, 9g protein
Curious about other fast food best and worsts? Check out CL’s guide to Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks!
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Nicole Veenstra is a senior at Rider University. Follow her on Twitter @nicoleveenstra. To stay tuned to more articles for classy co-eds be sure to follow College Lifestyles on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.
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