Panera Mac & Cheese
Tender shell pasta coated in a creamy Vermont white cheddar sauce, available in cup, bowl, and bread bowl portions.
Panera Mac & Cheese is a warm bakery-café main with different nutrition totals for cup, bowl, and bread bowl servings. The bowl is approximately two cups.
What’s in Panera Mac & Cheese
The dish is built around two central components:
- Shell pasta
- Vermont white cheddar sauce
Price
Cup, bowl, and bread bowl prices differ, so select the size at your local café before comparing totals. Typical price: About $6–$11, depending on size.
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 by size
Panera Bread® US Nutrition Guide, effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1.
| Nutrient | Cup | Bowl (~2 cups) | Bread bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 490 | 980 | 1,140 |
| Calories from fat | 290 | 580 | 310 |
| Total fat | 32 g | 64 g | 34 g |
| Saturated fat | 16 g | 32 g | 16 g |
| Trans fat | 1 g | 2 g | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 165 mg | 85 mg |
| Sodium | 1,150 mg | 2,300 mg | 2,490 mg |
| Total carbohydrates | 34 g | 68 g | 170 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Total sugars | 7 g | 15 g | 11 g |
| Protein | 16 g | 32 g | 37 g |
The bread bowl row reflects the bread bowl serving listed in the supplied 2026 guide. Customizations and preparation can change values.
Allergens
Contains wheat, milk, and egg.
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
- Choose a cup for the smallest listed portion.
- The bowl is approximately two cups and has 980 calories.
- The bread bowl adds substantially more carbohydrates and sodium.
- Pair a cup with a salad or half sandwich through You Pick Two.
See the full Soups & Mac menu or compare Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
Panera Mac & Cheese FAQs
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)
- Panera Bread allergen guide (c8-26)
- Panera Fall 2026 catering materials
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