Low-calorie CAVA options, ranked
CAVA publishes nutrition for 94 menu items. 75 are under 300 calories and 82 are under 500. The lightest real portion is Kids Spicy Lamb Meatballs (Kids) (150 calories, 12 g protein), and the lightest with at least 20 g of protein is Grilled Steak (170 calories, 23 g protein). Numbers are per serving from CAVA's own nutrition guide; open any item for the full breakdown.
Lightest real meals
Items of 150 calories or more with at least 15 g of protein, lightest first.
Grilled Steak
per serving · 23g protein · 1g carbs · 9g fat
170 kcal
Braised Lamb
per serving · 24g protein · 2g carbs · 12g fat
210 kcal
Grilled Chicken
per serving · 28g protein · 3g carbs · 13g fat
250 kcal
Harissa Honey Chicken
per serving · 26g protein · 7g carbs · 14g fat
260 kcal
Black Lentils
per serving · 18g protein · 37g carbs · 7g fat
270 kcal
Spicy Lamb Meatballs
per serving · 24g protein · 3g carbs · 21g fat
300 kcal
Glazed Salmon
per serving · 23g protein · 5g carbs · 23g fat
320 kcal
Greek Goddess Steak Salad
per salad · 34g protein · 22g carbs · 29g fat
470 kcal
Greek Salad Bowl
per bowl · 37g protein · 19g carbs · 40g fat
580 kcal
Steak + Harissa Bowl
per bowl · 37g protein · 39g carbs · 35g fat
620 kcal
Chicken + Rice Bowl
per bowl · 40g protein · 44g carbs · 42g fat
700 kcal
Greek Goddess Salmon Bowl
per bowl · 34g protein · 57g carbs · 40g fat
700 kcal
Under 300 calories
Everything, including sides, sauces and drinks, lightest first.
Black Tea Unsweetened (Kids 12 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
0 kcal
Black Tea Unsweetened (Small 16 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
0 kcal
Black Tea Unsweetened (Large 22 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
0 kcal
Jasmine Green Tea (Kids 12 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
0 kcal
Jasmine Green Tea (Small 16 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
0 kcal
Jasmine Green Tea (Large 22 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
0 kcal
Shredded Romaine
per serving · 0g protein · 1g carbs · 0g fat
5 kcal
Tomato + Cucumber
per serving · 0g protein · 1g carbs · 0g fat
5 kcal
Salt-Brined Pickles
per serving · 0g protein · 0g carbs · 0g fat
5 kcal
Persian Cucumber
per serving · 0g protein · 1g carbs · 1g fat
15 kcal
Baby Spinach
per serving · 3g protein · 3g carbs · 0g fat
20 kcal
Arugula
per serving · 2g protein · 3g carbs · 1g fat
20 kcal
Romaine
per serving · 1g protein · 4g carbs · 0g fat
20 kcal
Tomato + Onion
per serving · 0g protein · 2g carbs · 2g fat
20 kcal
Pickled Onions
per serving · 0g protein · 5g carbs · 0g fat
20 kcal
Power Greens
per serving · 2g protein · 4g carbs · 0g fat
30 kcal
Tzatziki
per serving · 2g protein · 1g carbs · 3g fat
30 kcal
Yogurt Dill
per serving · 2g protein · 1g carbs · 2g fat
30 kcal
Sumac Cabbage Slaw
per serving · 1g protein · 3g carbs · 2g fat
30 kcal
Super Greens
per serving · 3g protein · 6g carbs · 1g fat
35 kcal
Crumbled Feta
per serving · 3g protein · 0g carbs · 3g fat
35 kcal
Greek Goddess
per serving · 2g protein · 2g carbs · 3g fat
35 kcal
Fiery Broccoli
per serving · 1g protein · 2g carbs · 3g fat
35 kcal
Kalamata Olives
per serving · 0g protein · 2g carbs · 3g fat
35 kcal
Red Pepper Hummus
per serving · 2g protein · 5g carbs · 2g fat
40 kcal
Fire-Roasted Corn
per serving · 1g protein · 5g carbs · 3g fat
45 kcal
Kids Roasted Vegetables (Kids)
per serving · 2g protein · 7g carbs · 2g fat
50 kcal
Hummus
per serving · 2g protein · 4g carbs · 3g fat
50 kcal
Roasted Eggplant
per serving · 0g protein · 2g carbs · 5g fat
50 kcal
Balsamic Date Vinaigrette
per serving · 0g protein · 7g carbs · 4g fat
60 kcal
Crazy Feta®
per serving · 4g protein · 1g carbs · 6g fat
70 kcal
Lemon Herb Tahini
per serving · 2g protein · 4g carbs · 6g fat
70 kcal
Harissa
per serving · 1g protein · 5g carbs · 6g fat
70 kcal
Hot Harissa Vinaigrette
per serving · 0g protein · 1g carbs · 7g fat
70 kcal
Side Quarter Pita
per side · 3g protein · 14g carbs · 2g fat
80 kcal
Skhug
per serving · 0g protein · 1g carbs · 9g fat
80 kcal
Kids Grilled Steak (Kids)
per serving · 11g protein · 0g carbs · 5g fat
90 kcal
Roasted Vegetables
per serving · 3g protein · 14g carbs · 5g fat
100 kcal
Kids Braised Lamb (Kids)
per serving · 12g protein · 1g carbs · 6g fat
110 kcal
Avocado
per serving · 1g protein · 6g carbs · 10g fat
110 kcal
Sweet Tea (Kids 12 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 28g carbs · 0g fat
110 kcal
Blueberry Lavender (Kids 12 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 27g carbs · 0g fat
110 kcal
Kids Chicken (Kids)
per serving · 14g protein · 1g carbs · 7g fat
120 kcal
Kids Harissa Honey Chicken (Kids)
per serving · 13g protein · 4g carbs · 7g fat
130 kcal
Kids Black Lentils (Kids)
per serving · 9g protein · 18g carbs · 4g fat
130 kcal
Greek Vinaigrette
per serving · 0g protein · 1g carbs · 14g fat
130 kcal
Cucumber Mint Lime (Kids 12 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 33g carbs · 0g fat
130 kcal
Kids Pita Chips (Kids)
per serving · 5g protein · 20g carbs · 4g fat
140 kcal
Greyston Chocolate Chip Blondie
per dessert · 2g protein · 22g carbs · 5g fat
140 kcal
Pomegranate Apple (Kids 12 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 34g carbs · 0g fat
140 kcal
Blueberry Lavender (Small 16 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 36g carbs · 0g fat
140 kcal
Kids Spicy Lamb Meatballs (Kids)
per serving · 12g protein · 2g carbs · 11g fat
150 kcal
Kids Saffron Basmati Rice (Kids)
per serving · 3g protein · 27g carbs · 4g fat
150 kcal
Kids Brown Rice (Kids)
per serving · 3g protein · 24g carbs · 5g fat
150 kcal
Greyston Brownie
per dessert · 2g protein · 17g carbs · 9g fat
150 kcal
Sweet Tea (Small 16 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 37g carbs · 0g fat
150 kcal
Grilled Steak
per serving · 23g protein · 1g carbs · 9g fat
170 kcal
Kids Falafel (Kids)
per serving · 3g protein · 12g carbs · 13g fat
170 kcal
Cucumber Mint Lime (Small 16 fl oz)
per drink · 1g protein · 44g carbs · 0g fat
180 kcal
Garlic Dressing
per serving · 0g protein · 0g carbs · 20g fat
180 kcal
Pomegranate Apple (Small 16 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 45g carbs · 0g fat
180 kcal
Blueberry Lavender (Large 22 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 50g carbs · 0g fat
190 kcal
Classic Lemonade (Kids 12 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 52g carbs · 0g fat
200 kcal
Sweet Tea (Large 22 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 51g carbs · 0g fat
200 kcal
Braised Lamb
per serving · 24g protein · 2g carbs · 12g fat
210 kcal
Whisked! Salted Dark Chocolate Oat Cookie
per dessert · 4g protein · 31g carbs · 13g fat
240 kcal
Cucumber Mint Lime (Large 22 fl oz)
per drink · 1g protein · 61g carbs · 0g fat
240 kcal
Grilled Chicken
per serving · 28g protein · 3g carbs · 13g fat
250 kcal
Pomegranate Apple (Large 22 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 62g carbs · 0g fat
250 kcal
Harissa Honey Chicken
per serving · 26g protein · 7g carbs · 14g fat
260 kcal
Classic Lemonade (Small 16 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 69g carbs · 0g fat
260 kcal
Black Lentils
per serving · 18g protein · 37g carbs · 7g fat
270 kcal
Pita Chips
per side · 10g protein · 41g carbs · 8g fat
280 kcal
Harissa BBQ Pita Chips
per side · 10g protein · 43g carbs · 10g fat
280 kcal
Saffron Basmati Rice
per serving · 5g protein · 54g carbs · 7g fat
290 kcal
300 to 500 calories
Spicy Lamb Meatballs
per serving · 24g protein · 3g carbs · 21g fat
300 kcal
Brown Rice
per serving · 7g protein · 48g carbs · 10g fat
310 kcal
Glazed Salmon
per serving · 23g protein · 5g carbs · 23g fat
320 kcal
Whole Pita
per side · 13g protein · 54g carbs · 6g fat
320 kcal
Falafel
per serving · 6g protein · 24g carbs · 26g fat
350 kcal
Classic Lemonade (Large 22 fl oz)
per drink · 0g protein · 95g carbs · 0g fat
360 kcal
Greek Goddess Steak Salad
per salad · 34g protein · 22g carbs · 29g fat
470 kcal
Questions people ask
What is the lowest-calorie item at CAVA?
Black Tea Unsweetened (Kids 12 fl oz) at 0 calories per drink. The lightest item that's a full portion (150 calories or more) is Kids Spicy Lamb Meatballs (Kids) (150 calories, 12 g protein).
How many CAVA items are under 500 calories?
82 of the 94 items CAVA publishes nutrition for, and 75 are under 300.
What's the lowest-calorie CAVA order with real protein?
Grilled Steak (170 calories, 23 g protein) is the lightest item with at least 20 g of protein.
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