Panera Bread Sesame Ginger Dressing: nutrition and allergens
Panera Bread lists the Sesame Ginger Dressing in 2 sizes, from 170 calories (Half portion, 1 dressing cup) to 340 calories (Whole portion, 2 dressing cups). The Half portion has 16 g fat, 6 g carbohydrate, 1 g protein and 390 mg sodium per serving (1 dressing cup).
Nutrition facts
| Per serving | Half portion | Whole portion |
|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 1 dressing cup | 2 dressing cups |
| Calories | 170 | 340 |
| Calories from fat | 140 | 280 |
| Total fat (g) | 16 21% | 32 41% |
| Saturated fat (g) | 2.5 13% | 5 25% |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 | 0 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 0% | 0 0% |
| Sodium (mg) | 390 17% | 770 33% |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 6 2% | 13 5% |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0 0% | 1 4% |
| Total sugars (g) | 5 | 10 |
| Protein (g) | 1 2% | 1 2% |
Percentages are the share of the FDA Daily Value for adults and children 4 and over, worked out from Panera Bread’s published amounts (how % Daily Value works). A dash means Panera Bread does not publish that value for this size. Not published for this item: added sugars.
Using the FDA’s rule of thumb that 5% of the Daily Value or less per serving is low and 20% or more is high, the Half portion size is high in fat (21%) and is low in carbohydrate, protein, cholesterol and dietary fiber. Add it up with other items in the Panera Bread nutrition calculator.
Allergens
According to Panera Bread, the Sesame Ginger Dressing contains wheat, soy and sesame.
| Wheat | Contains |
|---|---|
| Tree nuts | Not listed |
| Peanuts | Not listed |
| Milk | Not listed |
| Soy | Contains |
| Egg | Not listed |
| Fish | Not listed |
| Crustacean shellfish | Not listed |
| Sesame | Contains |
Panera's allergen guide covers its national menu and marks each item as containing or possibly containing wheat (a column that also flags other gluten sources), tree nuts, peanuts, milk, soy, egg, fish/shellfish and sesame. Panera reports fish and crustacean shellfish together in one column without saying which, so an item marked there is listed here under both. Highly refined oils from allergenic sources are not counted, following the FDA. Many products can come into contact with common allergens during production and in the cafe, where equipment is shared, so Panera cannot guarantee any item is allergen-free. Sandwich information assumes the default bread; changing the bread or customizing can add allergens, and online customization does not update allergen information. Menus vary by location, so guests with allergies should ask a cafe manager to check the ingredient listing.
Other items in Dressings, Sauces & Spreads at Panera Bread
By calories (Half portion), the Sesame Ginger Dressing ranks 19 of 20 in Panera Bread’s Dressings, Sauces & Spreads section, from lowest to highest. The table shows the 9 items nearest to it; each item is compared at its first listed size.
| Item | Calories |
|---|---|
| Chipotle Aioli | 100 |
| Farmhouse Ranch DressingSandwich portion | 110 |
| Garlic Aioli | 110 |
| Mayonnaise | 130 |
| White Balsamic with Apple VinaigretteHalf portion | 150 |
| Caesar DressingHalf portion | 160 |
| Creamy Garden Herb DressingHalf portion | 160 |
| Sesame Ginger DressingHalf portion | 170 |
| Zesty Smoky Lemon VinaigretteHalf portion | 180 |
Nutrition for all 20 items in Dressings, Sauces & Spreads at Panera Bread
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Sources
- 1 Panera Bread, Panera Bread Nutrition Guide (US) Covers nutrition and menu · Effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1; Internet Archive copy, October 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
- 2 Panera Bread, Panera Bread Allergen Guide (US) Covers allergens and diet · Valid for 9/2/2026, Edition 1; Internet Archive copy, October 2026 · Checked 8 Oct 2026
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