Panera Bread's menu, as curated by a nutritionist

By Lisa Drayer, Special to CNN

Updated 1707 GMT (0107 HKT) August 1, 2017

Here are the best Panera Bread options if you're focused on healthy choices within the limits of the menu. For kids, the all-natural turkey chili with kids' classic salad and squeezable yogurt delivers protein, fiber, calcium and vegetables in general.
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For kids – Here are the best Panera Bread options if you're focused on healthy choices within the limits of the menu. For kids, the all-natural turkey chili with kids' classic salad and squeezable yogurt delivers protein, fiber, calcium and vegetables in general.
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For vegetarians, the tomato mozzarella flatbread and classic salad combo is lower in sodium compared with other meals with tomatoes, such a slice of pizza, and has a satisfying amount of fiber and protein.
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For vegetarians – For vegetarians, the tomato mozzarella flatbread and classic salad combo is lower in sodium compared with other meals with tomatoes, such a slice of pizza, and has a satisfying amount of fiber and protein.
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For vegans, the modern Greek salad with quinoa but without feta is nutrient-rich and pleases the palate. The low-fat vegetarian garden vegetable soup without pesto (1 cup) adds variety but also sodium.
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For vegans – For vegans, the modern Greek salad with quinoa but without feta is nutrient-rich and pleases the palate. The low-fat vegetarian garden vegetable soup without pesto (1 cup) adds variety but also sodium.
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For those counting their calories, the seasonal salad with chicken (half) and low-fat vegetarian garden vegetable soup with pesto (1 cup) goes a long way toward keeping you full on fewer calories.
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For calorie-counters – For those counting their calories, the seasonal salad with chicken (half) and low-fat vegetarian garden vegetable soup with pesto (1 cup) goes a long way toward keeping you full on fewer calories.
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For those who need to keep a close eye on their sugar intake, the roasted turkey and avocado BLT on sourdough (half) and Caesar salad (half) has only 2 grams of sugar; that's just half a teaspoon's worth.
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For the sugar-sensitive – For those who need to keep a close eye on their sugar intake, the roasted turkey and avocado BLT on sourdough (half) and Caesar salad (half) has only 2 grams of sugar; that's just half a teaspoon's worth.
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For those who need to keep a close eye on their salt intake, a seasonal green salad with chicken is one of the lowest-sodium items on Panera's menu, at 320 milligrams. Adding an apple gives a potassium boost, which helps to lessen sodium's effects on blood pressure.
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For the salt-sensitive – For those who need to keep a close eye on their salt intake, a seasonal green salad with chicken is one of the lowest-sodium items on Panera's menu, at 320 milligrams. Adding an apple gives a potassium boost, which helps to lessen sodium's effects on blood pressure.
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For those looking for something low in gluten, the Fuji apple chicken salad is tasty.
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For the gluten-sensitive – For those looking for something low in gluten, the Fuji apple chicken salad is tasty.
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On your way to or from the gym? The steak and arugula sandwich (half) and a superfruit power smoothie is a healthy combination of performance-boosting nutrients including iron, protein and carbs.
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For the athlete – On your way to or from the gym? The steak and arugula sandwich (half) and a superfruit power smoothie is a healthy combination of performance-boosting nutrients including iron, protein and carbs.
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Healthy food that's easy to eat while driving is found in the tuna salad sandwich on honey wheat with apple and baked crisps.
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For the road warrior – Healthy food that's easy to eat while driving is found in the tuna salad sandwich on honey wheat with apple and baked crisps.
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