Panera Pecan Braid
A braided bakery-case pastry made with pecans, sold individually and in Panera's pastry assortments.
The Pecan Braid is one of the sweet pastries in Panera's bakery case — a braided pastry made with pecans, coming in at 450 calories. Beyond the single pastry, it also shows up in the catering pastry and breakfast assortments, so it is an easy add for a group order.
What’s in the Pecan Braid
The build is simple:
- Braided pastry
- Pecans
Price
This estimate covers one pastry. Prices vary by café; confirm current pricing for your location. Typical price: About $3–$5 per pastry.
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).
| Nutrient | 1 Pastry |
|---|---|
| Calories | 450 |
| Calories from fat | 220 |
| Total fat | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 160 mg |
| Total carbohydrates | 51 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g |
| Total sugars | 23 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
Values describe one pastry as listed in the guide.
Allergens
Contains wheat, tree nuts, milk, and egg. May contain soy and 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
- At 450 calories it sits between the Chocolate Croissant (410) and the Cinnamon Roll (580) in the pastry case.
- It contains tree nuts, so skip it if you have a nut allergy and check the allergen guide for alternatives.
- For meetings, look for it in the catering pastry and breakfast assortments.
Compare bakery menu, Cinnamon Roll, Chocolate Croissant, catering.
Pecan Braid 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 / c8-26)
- Panera Bread Allergen Guide (valid 9/2/2026, Edition 1)
- Panera Fall 2026 catering menu (catering listing)
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