How many calories are in the Bacon, Egg & Cheese?

The croissant version has 480 calories and the Artisan Ciabatta version has 470 calories.

Which bread has more protein?

The ciabatta version has 23 g of protein, one gram more than the croissant version at 22 g.

Which version is lower in fat?

The ciabatta version is lower in fat at 20 g total fat, compared with 29 g on the croissant.

What allergens does it contain?

Both versions contain wheat, milk, and egg. The croissant may also contain tree nuts, soy, and sesame; the ciabatta may contain sesame.

Panera Bacon, Egg & Cheese

Q: How much does it cost?

About $5–$8 per sandwich. Prices vary by café.

Applewood smoked bacon, scrambled egg and melty cheese on your choice of an all-butter croissant or Artisan Ciabatta.

Calories470–480 cal

PriceAbout $5–$8

Protein22–23 g

BreadCroissant or ciabatta

This is Panera’s classic breakfast sandwich, and you pick the bread: a flaky croissant or chewy Artisan Ciabatta. The two versions land within 10 calories of each other, but the croissant carries more fat while the ciabatta carries more carbs.

What’s in the Bacon, Egg & Cheese

The standard build includes:

Applewood smoked bacon
Scrambled egg
Melty cheese
on a croissant or Artisan Ciabatta

Price

This estimate covers one sandwich on either bread. Prices vary by café; confirm current pricing for your location. Typical price: About $5–$8 per sandwich.

Prices vary by café and are not set nationally. Figures are typical US ranges. Confirm in the Panera app for your location. Official nutrition guides do not list prices.

Nutrition facts

Panera Bread® Nutrition Guide, effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1 (c8-26).

Bacon, Egg & Cheese nutrition information by size
Nutrient	On Croissant	On Ciabatta
Calories	480	470
Calories from fat	260	180
Total fat	29 g	20 g
Saturated fat	16 g	9 g
Trans fat	0.5 g	0 g
Cholesterol	325 mg	295 mg
Sodium	730 mg	830 mg
Total carbohydrates	33 g	51 g
Dietary fiber	2 g	2 g
Total sugars	7 g	2 g
Protein	22 g	23 g

Values describe the standard sandwich on each bread as listed in the guide. Customizations change the totals.

Allergens

On Croissant — contains wheat, milk, and egg; may contain tree nuts, soy, and sesame. On Artisan Ciabatta — contains wheat, milk, and egg; may contain sesame.

Panera’s allergen guide notes shared equipment and bakery-café preparation, so it cannot guarantee any item is free of allergens. Confirm with your local café if you have a food allergy.

Ordering tips

Pick the croissant for a flakier bite or the ciabatta for less fat and more protein.
The two breads are within 10 calories of each other, so choose by texture and macros rather than calories.
It is a breakfast item, so check your café’s breakfast hours before ordering.

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Sources & disclaimer

Facts are rewritten for readers of Panera Bread Menus from Panera Bread’s publicly published materials:

Panera Bread® Nutrition Guide (effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1 / c8-26)
Panera Bread Allergen Guide (valid 9/2/2026, Edition 1)
Panera Fall 2026 catering menu (product build)

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