CAVA vs Qdoba Nutrition Compared

Build both orders side by side and watch the difference move. Compared as served, not per 100 g — portions differ between chains, and that difference is part of the answer. Every figure is each chain’s own published data.

Start from

One base, one grain, one grilled chicken, one fresh vegetable topping and one cheese, plus whatever each chain treats as its own standard extra step — beans where the menu has a bean step, a dip where it has one. No guacamole, no chips, no extra dressing, no double protein.

CAVA

Bowl1 bowl1×0 cal
Pita1 pita320 cal

Sides, drinks & other menu items

Sides3

Side Quarter Pita1 serving80 cal
Pita Chips1 serving280 cal
Harissa BBQ Pita Chips1 serving280 cal

Curated Bowls10

Spicy Lamb + Avocado Bowl1 serving800 cal
Steak + Harissa Bowl1 serving620 cal
Harissa Avocado Bowl1 serving830 cal
Chicken + Rice Bowl1 serving700 cal
Greek Salad Bowl1 serving580 cal
Falafel Crunch Bowl1 serving860 cal
Strawberry Steak Salad1 serving420 cal
Salmon + Yogurt Dill1 serving710 cal
Salmon + Strawberry Sesame Bowl1 serving700 cal
Pomegranate Glazed Salmon Bowl1 serving1040 cal

Curated Pitas3

Spicy Chicken + Avocado1 serving930 cal
Steak + Feta Pita1 serving820 cal
Greek Chicken1 serving720 cal

Kids Meal11

Kids Saffron Basmati Rice1 serving150 cal
Kids Brown Rice1 serving150 cal
Kids Black Lentils1 serving130 cal
Kids Chicken1 serving120 cal
Kids Harissa Honey Chicken1 serving130 cal
Kids Falafel1 serving170 cal
Kids Spicy Lamb Meatballs1 serving150 cal
Kids Roasted Vegetables1 serving50 cal
Kids Braised Lamb1 serving110 cal
Kids Grilled Steak1 serving90 cal
Kids Pita Chips1 serving140 cal

Desserts4

Greyston Chocolate Chip Blondie1 serving140 cal
Greyston Brownie1 serving150 cal
Whisked! Apricot Honey Cookie (DMV only)1 serving220 cal
Whisked! Salted Dark Chocolate Oat Cookie1 serving240 cal

Drinks38

Classic Lemonade - Kids12 oz200 cal
Classic Lemonade - Small16 oz260 cal
Classic Lemonade - Large22 oz360 cal
Classic Lemonade (CA) - Kids12 oz160 cal
Classic Lemonade (CA) - Small16 oz210 cal
Classic Lemonade (CA) - Large22 oz290 cal
Black Tea Unsweetened - Kids12 oz0 cal
Black Tea Unsweetened - Small16 oz0 cal
Black Tea Unsweetened - Large22 oz0 cal
Sweet Tea - Kids12 oz110 cal
Sweet Tea - Small16 oz150 cal
Sweet Tea - Large22 oz200 cal
Jasmine Green Tea - Kids12 oz0 cal
Jasmine Green Tea - Small16 oz0 cal

Qdoba

Bowl (no tortilla)1 bowl1×0 cal
Crispy Taco Shell1 shell60 cal
Crunchy Tortilla Shell (salad bowl)1 shell390 cal
Flour Tortilla (5.5")1 tortilla (5.5")70 cal
Flour Tortilla (10")1 tortilla (10")210 cal
Flour Tortilla (12.5")1 tortilla (12.5")300 cal

Sides, drinks & other menu items

Sides3

Seasoned Potatoes2 oz100 cal
Tortilla Chips4 oz560 cal
Tortilla Strips0.5 oz70 cal

Signature Eats17

Chicken Queso Bowl1 bowl750 cal
Chicken Queso Burrito1 burrito1050 cal
Cholula® Hot & Sweet Chicken Bowl1 bowl610 cal
Cholula® Hot & Sweet Chicken Burrito1 burrito910 cal
Citrus Lime Chicken Salad1 salad540 cal
Double Protein Bowl - Chicken1 bowl700 cal
Double Protein Bowl - Steak1 bowl1040 cal
Fajita Vegan Bowl1 bowl530 cal
Impossible™ Taco Salad (select locations)1 salad520 cal
Keto Bowl - Brisket Birria1 bowl370 cal
Keto Bowl - Chicken1 bowl400 cal
Keto Bowl - Steak1 bowl490 cal
Quesabirria Burrito1 burrito980 cal
Quesabirria Quesadilla1 quesadilla1080 cal

Kids Ingredients14

Apple Sauce, Natural1 cup (111 g)50 cal
Black Beans (kids)2 oz70 cal
Cilantro Lime Rice (kids)2 oz90 cal
Grilled Chicken (kids)1.75 oz90 cal
Grilled Steak (kids)1.75 oz180 cal
Hand Smashed Guac (kids)1 oz40 cal
Pinto Beans (kids)2 oz70 cal
Pork Carnitas (kids)2 oz60 cal
Seasoned Brown Rice (kids)2 oz90 cal
Shredded Cheese (kids)0.5 oz60 cal
Sour Cream (kids)1 oz50 cal
3-Cheese Queso (kids)1 oz40 cal
Tortilla Chips (kids)2 oz280 cal
Side (black beans w/ cheese)1 side150 cal

Desserts7

Churro Chips (limited time)1 serving (64 g)320 cal
Double Chocolate Brownie (Canada)1 brownie320 cal
Double Chocolate Brownie1 brownieno cholesterol figure390 cal
Chocolate Chunk Cookie1 cookie250 cal
Chocolate Chunk Cookie (Canada)1 cookie250 cal
Churro Bites (Canada only)1 serving (100 g)390 cal
Nutella (Canada only)15 g80 cal

Drinks60

Barq's Root Beer (Reg)20 fl oz280 cal
Barq's Root Beer (Lrg)30 fl oz430 cal
Caffeine Free Diet Coke (Reg)20 fl oz0 cal
Caffeine Free Diet Coke (Lrg)30 fl oz0 cal
Cherry Coca-Cola (Reg)20 fl oz270 cal
Cherry Coca-Cola (Lrg)30 fl oz400 cal
Coca-Cola Zero (Reg)20 fl oz0 cal
Coca-Cola Zero (Lrg)30 fl oz0 cal
Coca-Cola (Reg)20 fl oz240 cal
Coca-Cola (Lrg)30 fl oz360 cal
Diet Coke (Reg)20 fl oz0 cal
Diet Coke (Lrg)30 fl oz0 cal
Diet Dr. Pepper (Reg)20 fl oz0 cal
Diet Dr. Pepper (Lrg)30 fl oz0 cal

The difference

Both meals as served. Change either side above and these update.

CAVA

Bowl
Brown Rice
Tzatziki
Grilled Chicken
Tomato + Onion
Crumbled Feta

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Qdoba

Bowl (no tortilla)
Cilantro Lime Rice
Black Beans
Grilled Adobo Chicken
Pico de Gallo
Shredded Cheese

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Nutrition labels, saved images and share links live in each chain’s own calculator — your meal travels with the link.

Per meal as built	CAVA	Qdoba	Diff
calories	645cal	635cal	+10
total fat	29.5g	24.5g	+5
saturated fat	8g	9g	+1
trans fat	0g	0g	same
cholesterol	170mg	120mg	+50
sodium	1750mg	1410mg	+340
carbohydrate	54g	66g	+12
dietary fibre	6g	15.5g	+9.5
sugars	5g	2g	+3
protein	40g	38g	+2

CAVA645 calQdoba635 calCAVA +10 calCAVA +2g protein