Buona: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 268 Buona items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition Buona publishes (see the source).
71 items are 400 calories or less. 154 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Classic Caesar Salad with Add Grilled Chicken Breast (44 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Caesar Salad with Add Grilled Chicken Breast1 salad | 395 | 44 | 28 | 12 |
| Vegan Italian Beef Sandwich with Bread Option Gutted French Bread1 sandwich | 337 | 41 | 35 | 5 |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard1 serving | 370 | 34 | 13 | 20 |
| Kids Grilled Chicken Strips1 serving | 181 | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Buona Beef, Regular with Bread Option Skinny French Bread1 sandwich | 392 | 32 | 25 | 17 |
| Chili, Bowl1 bowl | 387 | 29 | 41 | 17 |
| Kids Buona Beef1 sandwich | 334 | 26 | 31 | 11 |
| Crispy Chicken Salad with French Bread, 2 inch1 salad | 362 | 19 | 25 | 20 |
| Crispy Chicken Salad1 salad | 288 | 16 | 11 | 20 |
| Classic Caesar Salad with French Bread, 2 inch1 salad | 288 | 14 | 41 | 9 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegan Italian Beef Bowl with Add Hot Giardiniera1 bowl | 566 | 57 | 31 | 27 |
| Vegan Italian Beef Bowl1 bowl | 496 | 55 | 29 | 20 |
| Vegan Italian Beef Bowl with Add Sweet Peppers1 bowl | 515 | 55 | 30 | 22 |
| Crispy Chicken Salad with Chicken Choice Grilled Chicken1 salad | 469 | 49 | 12 | 23 |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with French Bread, 2 inch1 salad | 469 | 47 | 43 | 13 |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with Add Avocado1 salad | 531 | 45 | 35 | 24 |
| Vegan Italian Beef Sandwich with Bread Option French Bread1 sandwich | 412 | 44 | 49 | 6 |
| Spicy Chicken Ranch Salad with Chicken Choice Grilled Chicken1 salad | 466 | 43 | 37 | 14 |
| Buona's Chopped Chicken Salad with Chicken Choice Grilled Chicken1 salad | 473 | 43 | 28 | 19 |
| Vegan Italian Beef Sandwich with Bread Option Gluten Free French Bread1 sandwich | 450 | 42 | 49 | 11 |
Most protein for the calories
Items of 800 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein per 100 calories.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Grilled Chicken Strips1 serving | 181 | 33 | 18.2 |
| Vegan Italian Beef Sandwich with Bread Option Gutted French Bread1 sandwich | 337 | 41 | 12.2 |
| Classic Caesar Salad with Add Grilled Chicken Breast1 salad | 395 | 44 | 11.1 |
| Vegan Italian Beef Bowl1 bowl | 496 | 55 | 11.1 |
| Vegan Italian Beef Bowl with Add Sweet Peppers1 bowl | 515 | 55 | 10.7 |
| Vegan Italian Beef Sandwich with Bread Option French Bread1 sandwich | 412 | 44 | 10.7 |
| Crispy Chicken Salad with Chicken Choice Grilled Chicken1 salad | 469 | 49 | 10.4 |
| Vegan Italian Beef Bowl with Add Hot Giardiniera1 bowl | 566 | 57 | 10.1 |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad with French Bread, 2 inch1 salad | 469 | 47 | 10.0 |
| Crispy Chicken Salad with Chicken Choice Grilled Chopped Chicken1 salad | 415 | 39 | 9.4 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Buona?
Saucy Beef, Large with Bread Option Skinny French Bread (1 sandwich): 75 g protein, 986 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Buona?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Classic Caesar Salad with Add Grilled Chicken Breast (1 salad): 44 g protein, 395 calories; Vegan Italian Beef Sandwich with Bread Option Gutted French Bread (1 sandwich): 41 g protein, 337 calories; Kids Grilled Chicken Strips with Honey Mustard (1 serving): 34 g protein, 370 calories.
Where do these Buona numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Buona publishes, last checked November 4, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.