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Darlene Murphy
October 1, 2026
Curious how your favorite bowl adds up? Whether you're watching protein or comparing a grain bowl with a salad, Forage Kitchen publishes nutrition information for its menu items, and a few numbers tell you most of what you need.
Here's how to understand calories, protein, carbohydrates, and other nutrition details at Forage Kitchen, with real menu examples to help you make informed choices.
Start with the Forage Kitchen menu. For the numbers, open the nutritional information PDF. It lists calories, protein, fat, carbohydrates, fiber, sodium, and more for every bowl, salad, wrap, protein, and dressing. The Forage Kitchen website also has individual pages for bowls, salads, and wraps that include nutrition information (including dressing ingredients), making it easier to check a specific item before ordering.
Note: The published figures are based on one serving of each item and are updated regularly. If you customize your order or change a dressing or topping, the final nutrition details may differ.
Whether you're ordering from State Street in Madison, Whitefish Bay, or Brookfield, checking the menu ahead of time can help you choose a meal that suits your preferences.
You don't need to memorize every number. Pick a few and see what they tell you about your meal. For a refresher, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics explains the basics of the Nutrition Facts label.
Calories measure the energy a food provides. They're one way to compare meals, but they don't tell the whole story about ingredients, variety, or how satisfying a meal may feel.
For example, the Club Med Bowl has 729 calories per serving, and the Thai Bowl has 669. Both combine grains and vegetables, but their ingredients and dressings differ. There is more to each of these bowls than simply the number of calories they contain.
Protein supports key body functions and comes from both animal and plant sources.
If protein is your priority, compare the listed amounts. The Cashew Bowl has 16 grams of protein per serving, and the Chicken Caesar has 57. Different ingredients and portion combinations contribute to those totals.
Carbohydrates provide energy and appear in ingredients such as organic black rice, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and lentils. Fiber is listed separately and comes from plant foods like lentils and vegetables.
For example, the Power Bowl has 64 grams of carbohydrates and 10 grams of fiber per serving, and it includes black rice, lentils, and sweet potatoes.
Fat contributes to a meal's overall nutrition, while sodium is another useful number to track if you're monitoring your intake.
Dressings, sauces, cheeses, and toppings can affect both. Published nutrition information helps you understand how a complete bowl or salad adds up without guessing based on individual ingredients.
A bowl's nutrition comes from its full combination of ingredients, not just its base or protein.
For example, Forage Kitchen's Power Bowl includes organic black rice, rosemary lentils, roasted sweet potatoes, poblano cabbage slaw, guacamole, green onion, and avocado green goddess dressing. Each ingredient contributes to the finished meal.
Dressings can make a noticeable difference, too. You can find nutrition information for individual sauces and dressings in the Nutritional Info section on Forage Kitchen’s website, which can help when you're customizing your bowl.
You don't have to skip your favorite toppings. Just check the details for a clearer idea of what's included.
Next time you're deciding what to order, keep it simple:
Use these details to find a meal that fits your preferences, without overthinking every number.
Nutrition information for every bowl, salad, wrap, protein, and dressing is in Forage Kitchen's nutritional information PDF. You can also browse the menu to see what's in each item.
Yes. Forage Kitchen's published nutrition information is based on one serving of each item.
Changing toppings, proteins, or dressings changes the totals, since the published numbers are for the standard recipe. Proteins and dressings are listed separately in the PDF, so you can look up what you're adding.
Only if you want to, calories, protein, carbs, and fat can answer specific questions about your meal, but you don't need to track every number to make an informed choice.
Pick what sounds good, check the numbers if you're curious, and feel confident that you know what you are eating.
Check the details when they're useful, choose what fits your preferences, and leave room to enjoy the fresh ingredients, textures, and flavors in every bite.
Visit your nearest Forage Kitchen and find a nutritious grain bowl, salad, or wrap that sounds delicious today.
Darlene Murphy is Vice President of Brand Development at Forage Kitchen. A veteran of both restaurant and retail marketing, she makes sure everyone knows and loves the Forage Kitchen vibe and is focused on strengthening the brand, menu innovation and creating a community for both existing and new guests.
