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Sweetgreen GLP-1 Friendly Orders: Function Health Menu + Plates (2026)
By Alec Zakhary Product manager · Not a registered dietitian
Sweetgreen launched a Function Health collaboration menu in January 2026 — five nutrient-focused bowls including the Nutrient Power Plate (blackened chicken + chickpeas + sweet potato + quinoa + wild rice). Default Harvest Bowl is 690 cal / 37g protein per published nutrition. Protein Plates exceed 40g protein. Macro reference, not medical advice.
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Harvest Bowl — No Rice
Default Harvest Bowl with chicken: 690 cal, 37g protein, 39g fat per Sweetgreen's published nutrition. Portion-controlled named item with protein, fiber, and slow-glycemic carbs (sweet potato, wild rice, apple). Function Health menu's Nutrient Power Plate is the comparable named item from the January 2026 launch.
Sweetgreen made three notable menu changes in late 2025 / early 2026 in the high-protein direction:
- The chain launched a Function Health collaboration menu in January 2026 — five nutrient-focused bowls. Per Nation's Restaurant News, the bowls are positioned for the wellness and longevity audiences.
- A 106-gram-protein bowl launched in November 2025 — among the highest-protein fast-casual items on the U.S. market per 2026 menu coverage.
- The Protein Plates format expanded, with most Plates now exceeding 40g protein per portion-controlled serving.
This page surfaces Sweetgreen items with high-protein, fiber-rich macros — the pattern NPR's March 2026 nutritionist coverage and WTOP's RD-led GLP-1 coverage describe as a common dietitian-recommended fit for GLP-1 ordering. For Sweetgreen's official numbers see the Sweetgreen menu. For parallel pages at other chains, see our Chipotle and CAVA GLP-1 pages. We don't make medical recommendations — talk to your prescriber or registered dietitian.
The Function Health menu — Sweetgreen's January 2026 launch
Sweetgreen launched its Function Health collaboration menu nationwide in January 2026 — five nutrient-focused bowls. The most macro-aligned for high-protein-and-fiber goals is the Nutrient Power Plate.
- Nutrient Power Plate. Antibiotic-free blackened chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, spicy broccoli, chickpeas, pickled onions, almonds, wild rice, golden quinoa, olive oil, lemon squeeze. Protein from chicken and chickpeas; fiber from chickpeas, broccoli, sweet potato, wild rice; carb sources are slow-glycemic (sweet potato, quinoa, wild rice). Portion-controlled named item — the macros in the app are what arrives.
For the rest of the Function Health menu items see the Sweetgreen menu.
Sweetgreen item macro reference
- Default Harvest Bowl with chicken: 690 cal, 37g protein, 39g fat, 9g fiber per published nutrition. Wild rice + sweet potato are slower-glycemic carb sources than white rice or bread. Asking for half goat cheese drops fat to ~30g if a lower-fat target matters.
- Protein Plates: most Plates exceed 40g protein per portion-controlled serving per 2026 menu coverage. The portion-controlled named-item format means published macros match what arrives.
- Maximum protein item: Sweetgreen launched a 106-gram protein bowl in November 2025 — the highest-protein single-bowl item on the menu.
- Hot Honey Mustard dressing: 100 cal per portion with 8g fat and 4g carbs (mostly honey sugar) per published nutrition. Balsamic vinaigrette and lemon olive oil are lower-cal dressing alternatives.
- Greens bases: spinach, arugula, romaine add ~50 cal and significant chewing volume.
- Crispy onions / crispy chickpeas: small portions of deep-fried add-ons, ~50–80 cal per add depending on portion. Adds quick fat without much fiber gain.
None of these are recommendations about what to eat. They are macro facts you can use against whatever target your prescriber or dietitian has set.
Four Sweetgreen builds across calorie / protein bands
All values from Sweetgreen's published nutrition or summed component values. Verify on the Sweetgreen app before logging — seasonal items and portion specifics rotate.
Nutrient Power Plate (Function Health menu, Jan 2026): blackened chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, spicy broccoli, chickpeas, pickled onions, almonds, wild rice, golden quinoa, olive oil, lemon. Portion-controlled named item per Sweetgreen's launch coverage.
Default Harvest Bowl with chicken: 690 cal, 37g protein, 39g fat, 9g fiber per published nutrition. Asking for half goat cheese drops fat to ~30g if a lower-fat target matters for you.
Spicy Thai with doubled chicken, dressing on side: ~480 cal, ~40g protein, ~22g fat (estimated by summing per-component nutrition). Lower total calorie + lower fat option vs the default Harvest Bowl.
Sweetgreen's 106-gram protein bowl (Nov 2025 launch): 106g protein per serving per 2026 menu coverage. The highest-protein single-bowl item on the menu — calorie load is correspondingly high; verify on the app for whether it fits your tracking target.
Other Sweetgreen glp-1 friendly options (3)
Sorted by best-fit for the goal. Tap for the full source-cited breakdown.
| Build | cal | protein | carbs | fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Pesto Parm Bowl | 545 | 35g | 38g | 23g |
| Harvest Bowl — Vegan Swap | 675 | 24g | 55g | 34g |
| Harvest Bowl — Real Weight Research | 705 | 32g | 76g | 32g |
Swaps that move the macros
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Nutrient Power Plate (Function Health menu, named portion-controlled) · default Harvest Bowl with chicken (690 cal, 37g protein) · Protein Plates with grilled chicken / blackened chicken / steak (40g+ protein) · 106g super protein bowl (highest protein on menu) · Spicy Thai with doubled chicken · roasted salmon · sweet potato · wild rice · golden quinoa · chickpeas · spicy broccoli · balsamic vinaigrette · lemon olive oil dressing
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For lower-cal / higher-protein-density goals: hot honey mustard dressing (100 cal of oil + sugar per portion) · crispy onions / crispy chickpeas (deep-fried add-ons) · added pita / bread sides. None inherently bad — just lower efficiency for hitting protein-and-fiber-dense macros within a calorie target.
Brand Sweetgreen's official reference: Sweetgreen menu — verify every component
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sweetgreen Function Health menu?
Sweetgreen launched a <a href='https://www.stocktitan.net/news/SG/sweetgreen-launches-new-menu-in-collaboration-with-function-health-rnmrea9cu3vs.html' target='_blank' rel='noopener' class='underline hover:text-[var(--color-ink)]'>five-bowl Function Health collaboration menu</a> nationwide in January 2026. The Nutrient Power Plate (blackened chicken, sweet potato, spicy broccoli, chickpeas, pickled onions, almonds, wild rice, golden quinoa, olive oil, lemon) is the most macro-aligned for high-protein-and-fiber-density goals. Per <a href='https://www.nrn.com/fast-casual/sweetgreen-releases-new-functional-health-menu-as-wellness-trend-continues' target='_blank' rel='noopener' class='underline hover:text-[var(--color-ink)]'>Nation's Restaurant News</a>, the bowls are positioned for the wellness and longevity audiences.
How does the default Harvest Bowl break down by macro?
Per <a href='https://foods.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/sweetgreen/harvest-bowl' target='_blank' rel='noopener' class='underline hover:text-[var(--color-ink)]'>Sweetgreen's published nutrition</a>: 690 cal, 37g protein, 39g fat, 54g total carbs (46g net carbs), 9g fiber. The fat comes from goat cheese, roasted almonds, and balsamic vinaigrette stacked with sweet potato and chicken. Asking for half goat cheese drops fat to ~30g if you're targeting a lower-fat profile.
Are Protein Plates predictable for tracking?
Yes. Protein Plates are explicitly portion-controlled with published macros — meaning the calorie and protein numbers in the app are what arrives. Most Plates exceed 40g protein per serving per <a href='https://www.thirstybear.com/sweetgreen-menu-with-prices/' target='_blank' rel='noopener' class='underline hover:text-[var(--color-ink)]'>2026 menu coverage</a>. Customizable salad bowls have ingredient-level variance (dressing pumps, scoop generosity); named Plates remove that variance.
What's in Sweetgreen's Hot Honey Mustard dressing?
Per <a href='https://foods.fatsecret.com/calories-nutrition/sweetgreen/hot-honey-mustard-sauce' target='_blank' rel='noopener' class='underline hover:text-[var(--color-ink)]'>Sweetgreen's published nutrition</a>, Hot Honey Mustard is 100 cal per portion with 8g fat and 4g carbs (mostly from honey sugar). Balsamic vinaigrette and lemon olive oil are lighter alternatives if you're tracking against a lower-cal-or-lower-sugar target.
How does Sweetgreen compare to Chipotle for predictability?
Sweetgreen's Function Health menu and Protein Plates are portion-controlled with published macros — the numbers you see in the app are what arrives. Chipotle's customizable bowls have <a href='/blog/chipotle-bowl-weight-research-200-customer-reports-2026' class='underline hover:text-[var(--color-ink)]'>documented portion variance (Wells Fargo's 75-bowl audit found 14–27 oz weights on the same recipe)</a>. Chipotle's High Protein Menu items are also portion-controlled and add a similar predictability layer. Sweetgreen typically prices ~$14–18 vs Chipotle's ~$10–13.
What about the 106-gram protein bowl Sweetgreen launched?
In November 2025 Sweetgreen <a href="https://www.thirstybear.com/sweetgreen-menu-with-prices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" class="underline hover:text-[var(--color-ink)]">launched a 106g protein bowl</a> — the highest-protein single-bowl item on the menu. The calorie load is correspondingly high; verify the active macros on the app whether it fits your tracking target.
Should I rely on this page instead of a registered dietitian?
No. This page aggregates Sweetgreen's published nutrition, the Function Health menu launch, and editorial coverage of GLP-1 ordering patterns. It is research and macro reference, not clinical recommendation. If you are starting GLP-1 medications, are mid-titration, or have any condition that affects how you tolerate food (gastroparesis, diabetes, IBD, eating disorder history), work with a registered dietitian who can build a plan around your specific dose, timing, and individual tolerances.
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