Quick answer
- Lightest curated item: Steak Mezze Salad bowl at 495 calories and 33g protein.
- Heaviest: Spicy Chicken + Avocado pita at 1,030 calories.
- Pitas average 909 calories and 2,262 mg sodium, versus 677 calories and 1,680 mg for bowls.
CAVA's curated (chef-designed) bowls and pitas are the fastest way to order, but their numbers vary a lot. The lightest bowl has about half the calories of the heaviest pita. Below is every curated item from CAVA's official nutrition guide, sorted by calories, with protein per 100 calories so you can compare value at a glance.
CAVA curated bowls: calories and macros
| Bowl | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium (mg) | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak Mezze Salad | 495 | 33g | 22g | 33g | 1,100 | 6.7g |
| Tahini Caesar | 550 | 37g | 28g | 31g | 1,200 | 6.7g |
| Greek Salad | 600 | 37g | 19g | 42g | 1,730 | 6.2g |
| Chicken + RightRice® | 750 | 46g | 45g | 44g | 1,810 | 6.1g |
| Spicy Greens | 780 | 24g | 61g | 53g | 2,180 | 3.1g |
| Harissa Avocado | 885 | 42g | 65g | 53g | 2,060 | 4.7g |
The Steak Mezze Salad is the leanest choice, and the Tahini Caesar is close behind. The Chicken + RightRice® bowl has the most protein of any bowl (46g). The Spicy Greens bowl has the least protein and one of the highest sodium counts.
CAVA curated pitas: calories and macros
| Pita | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Sodium (mg) | Protein / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak + Feta | 800 | 44g | 65g | 41g | 1,830 | 5.5g |
| Spicy Lamb Meatball | 865 | 40g | 70g | 47g | 2,020 | 4.6g |
| Greek Chicken | 895 | 48g | 67g | 46g | 2,560 | 5.4g |
| Crispy Falafel | 955 | 22g | 88g | 58g | 2,440 | 2.3g |
| Spicy Chicken + Avocado | 1,030 | 50g | 86g | 55g | 2,460 | 4.9g |
Pitas are consistently heavier. Every one is at least 800 calories and 1,830 mg of sodium. The Greek Chicken pita has 2,560 mg sodium, more than the 2,300 mg daily value on its own. If you like the flavors, order the same fillings as a bowl on greens. It's usually hundreds of calories lighter.
Best curated picks by goal
- Lowest calorie: Steak Mezze Salad (495 cal).
- Best protein per calorie: Tahini Caesar (6.7g protein per 100 cal).
- Most protein overall: Spicy Chicken + Avocado pita (50g), but it costs 1,030 calories.
- Under 1,500 mg sodium: Tahini Caesar, Steak Mezze Salad.
- Vegetarian: the Crispy Falafel pita is the only meatless curated item listed, at 955 calories.
What about CAVA's newest bowls?
CAVA's menu has changed since this guide was published. In September 2025 it added Chicken Shawarma (Garlicky Chicken Shawarma Bowl, Chicken Shawarma Pita). In January 2026 it launched the Spicy Lamb + Sweet Potato Bowl and the Harissa Chicken Power Bowl, plus Power Greens, white sweet potatoes and Sumac Slaw.
We only publish figures that come from CAVA's own nutrition documents, and the guide we use doesn't include these items yet. We'll add them as soon as official values are available. Some curated items above may also have been retired.
Source: CAVA Nutrition + Allergen Guide (Summer 2024, CAVA-MKT-GID-0524). Values are per serving as published; portions made in restaurants vary. See how we calculate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest-calorie curated bowl at CAVA?
The Steak Mezze Salad bowl, at 495 calories and 33g protein, according to CAVA's nutrition guide.
How many calories are in a CAVA pita?
CAVA's curated pitas range from 800 to 1,030 calories, averaging 909.
Is a CAVA bowl or pita healthier?
By the numbers, bowls are lighter. Curated bowls average 677 calories and 1,680 mg sodium, while pitas average 909 calories and 2,262 mg sodium.