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7 Healthiest And 7 Unhealthiest Items On The Panera Menu By Holly Riddle Aug. 7, 2025 4:40 pm EST

Panera Bread gives the illusion of being a healthy place to eat. Panera prides itself on using ingredients that are free from a selection of artificial preservatives, fake sweeteners, dyes, and artificial flavors that the chain has compiled onto a "no no" list. It says it sources its ingredients carefully, keeping sustainability and seasonality in mind. There are no deep fryers in a Panera kitchen. The menu is filled with salads and soups, items you reach for when you want something lighter and less greasy than what you'd get at the fast-casual chain next door.

However, that image of Panera being a super-healthy option isn't as honest as you'd hope. While,

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