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Grilled Steak & Bowl Calculator

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Cava Grilled Steak Nutrition Facts Calculator

The “Steak Bowl” Cheat Code: Using the Cava Grilled Steak Nutrition Facts Calculator to Master the Menu

Welcome to Cava, the only place where you can stand in line for 20 minutes to pay $16 for a bowl of hummus and feel absolutely fantastic about it.

Cava has taken over the fast-casual world because it feels limitless. You want spicy? Crazy Feta. You want healthy? SuperGreens. You want protein? Grilled Steak.

But with “limitless customization” comes “limitless calories.”

That Grilled Steak bowl you just built? It might be a high-protein masterpiece. Or, it might have more sodium than a salt lick and more calories than a double cheeseburger.

We built the Cava Grilled Steak Nutrition Facts Calculator (above) to demystify the assembly line. It helps you balance the macros, spot the sodium bombs, and build a bowl that actually aligns with your goals.

Why “Grilled Steak” is the King of Proteins

Let’s talk about the star of the show.

For years, Cava was the land of Harissa Honey Chicken. But recently, the Grilled Steak has taken the throne.

  • The Stats: ~260 Calories, 25g Protein, 16g Fat.
  • The Taste: Smokey, savory, and rich.
  • The Trap: It is higher in fat than the chicken options. If you pair it with rich dips (like Crazy Feta) and rich dressings (like Garlic Dressing), your fat macros will skyrocket.

Our calculator highlights the steak by default because let’s be honest: that’s what you’re here for.

The 3 Hidden Dangers of the Cava Line

1. The “Dip” Double-Cross Cava lets you pick up to 3 dips. This is where diets go to die.

  • Crazy Feta: It’s cheese and oil whipped into a frenzy. Delicious, but 150 calories per scoop.
  • Hummus: Healthy fats, but calorie dense.
  • Tzatziki: The MVP. Only 45 calories and adds creaminess.
  • The Lesson: If you pick Crazy Feta, Harissa Hummus, and Roasted Eggplant, you’ve added 300+ calories before you even get to the toppings.

2. The Sodium Volcano Mediterranean food relies heavily on salt, brine, and curing.

  • Feta Cheese Topping: Salt.
  • Kalamata Olives: Salt.
  • Pickled Onions: Salt.
  • Steak: Salt.
  • Dressing: Salt. Our calculator has a built-in Sodium Warning. If your bowl crosses 2,000mg, you will see it flash. Proceed with hydration.

3. The Dressing Drizzle vs. Drown The “Garlic Dressing” is liquid gold. It is also 170 calories per serving. And let’s be real—the employees usually give you two servings.

  • Swap: Skhug (Spicy, green, herby) is only 70 calories and packs way more flavor punch.

How to Use the Calculator

This widget is designed to mimic the glass-shield experience.

Step 1: Lay the Foundation Start with your base.

  • RightRice®: If you haven’t tried this, do it. It’s a veggie-based rice alternative that has lower carbs and higher protein. It’s the ultimate hack.

Step 2: Dip It Select your dips. Watch the calorie counter. Try to balance one rich dip (Crazy Feta) with one light dip (Tzatziki).

Step 3: Protein Power The Grilled Steak is selected by default.

  • Curious? Toggle it off and try the Braised Lamb to see the difference. (Spoiler: Lamb is richer).

Step 4: Analyze the “Macro Balance” Look at the colored bar at the bottom of the calculator.

  • Orange (Protein): You want a nice chunk of this.
  • Green (Fat): Watch this bar. If it dominates the chart, maybe skip the extra avocado.

3 “Steak Bowl” Blueprints

1. The “Keto King” (Low Carb / High Fat)

  • Base: SuperGreens.
  • Protein: Grilled Steak.
  • Dips: Crazy Feta + Tzatziki.
  • Topping: Avocado + Cabbage Slaw.
  • Dressing: Lemon Herb Tahini.
  • Stats: Massive flavor, high healthy fats, almost zero net carbs.

2. The “Protein Powerhouse” (Post-Workout)

  • Base: RightRice + Black Lentils.
  • Protein: Grilled Steak.
  • Dips: Hummus (just one).
  • Topping: Tomato + Cucumber (volume).
  • Dressing: Skhug.
  • Stats: 40g+ Protein, managed fats, complex carbs for recovery.

3. The “Sodium Safe” Bowl

  • Base: Brown Rice.
  • Protein: Grilled Chicken (Steak is high sodium, but if you must, go light on toppings).
  • Dips: Roasted Eggplant (Lower salt).
  • Topping: Avocado (Low salt) + Cabbage.
  • Dressing: Lemon Herb Tahini.
  • Stats: Keeps the salt bloat away while still tasting great.

The Verdict

Cava is delicious. Cava is “healthy-ish.”

But Cava is also a math problem.

Use the Cava Grilled Steak Nutrition Facts Calculator above to solve the equation. Don’t let the “Health Halo” fool you into eating a 1,200 calorie salad. Build smart, eat steak, and live your best Mediterranean life.

(Disclaimer: Nutritional values are estimates based on Cava’s public nutrition data. Portion sizes vary wildly depending on who is holding the scoop.)

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