Last updated: Aug 9, 2026
Cava Grill

Saffron Basmati Rice Base

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Cava Grill Saffron Basmati Rice Base is carb-leaning, with about 72% of macro calories from carb. Each serving has 290 calories, 5g protein, 54g carbs, and 7g fat, making it a lighter restaurant option to compare with larger meals.

1 serving
Serving Size
290
Calories
Per serving
5 g
Protein
54 g
Carbs
7 g
Fat

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving

Calories290 kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7 g9%
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
Trans Fat 0 g—
Cholesterol 0 mg0%
Sodium 770 mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 54 g20%
Dietary Fiber 1 g4%
Total Sugars 1 g—
Protein 5 g10%
Vitamin A—
Vitamin C—
Vitamin D—
Calcium—
Iron—
Potassium—
Caffeine—

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrition Breakdown

290
kcal
Protein5 g (7%)
Carbs54 g (72%)
Fat7 g (21%)
Estimated calorie contribution using 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrates and 9 kcal/g for fat.

Meal Planning Insights

Protein density1.7/10

7% of macro calories come from protein.

Satiety index4.5/10

Estimated from protein, fiber, calories, and fat balance.

Activity estimate73 min walk

About 29 minutes of running for these calories.

Key Nutrients

Protein 5 g10%
Fiber 1 g4%
Sodium 770 mg33%
Sugars 1 g—
Saturated Fat 1 g5%
How we calculate these values

Diet Compatibility

High protein1.7/10 protein density from 5g protein and 290 calories.No
Lower carb54g carbs per serving.No
Low fat7g total fat per serving.No
High sugar1g total sugars per serving.No
High sodium770mg sodium per serving.Yes
Vegetarian source flagNo vegetarian flag is published for this item.Not flagged

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Saffron Basmati Rice Base Compared With Nearby Items

Compared with Black Lentils Base, another Greens & Grains item at Cava Grill, Saffron Basmati Rice Base has 20 more calories than it and 13g less protein than it. That makes this page useful for deciding between nearby menu choices, not just reading a raw nutrition label.

Data Source and Methodology

Nutrition values for Saffron Basmati Rice Base are maintained in Nutrimetry from restaurant-published menu data and were last checked on Aug 9, 2026. Macro percentages use 4 calories per gram for protein and carbohydrates and 9 calories per gram for fat.

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