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California Pizza Kitchen calories: the best order for every goal

California Pizza Kitchen publishes full nutrition for every item, and the numbers tell a sit-down-portion story. Signature pizzas run about 170 to 240 calories per slice (six slices to a pizza), while full-size composed salads and pastas are real meals at 900 to 1,300 calories. The protein plays are the chopped salads and proteins (50g and up); pizza and pasta carbs run high by design.

By the Forkiee editorial team. Editorial standards.

Forkiee’s pick at California Pizza Kitchen

A typical Cedar Plank Salmon, or a full California Cobb salad
typical look

Cedar Plank Salmon, or a full California Cobb salad

Keto

Pizza and pasta are carb-heavy (88 to 116g), so skip those. The salmon (35g carbs) and Cobb (23g carbs, mostly dressing) are the lowest-carb filling options.

~650
kcal
~52g
protein

From California Pizza Kitchen’s published nutrition. Confirm on the live calculator before you order.

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The best California Pizza Kitchen order for every goal

Every figure is calculated from California Pizza Kitchen’s own published nutrition. Portions and recipes change, so confirm against the live California Pizza Kitchen nutrition calculator before you order.

The best California Pizza Kitchen order for every goal, with calories and protein
OrderKcalProtein
Most protein
Jambalaya Linguini Fini, or Cedar Plank Salmon for a leaner pick
The Jambalaya pasta (shrimp, chicken, andouille) tops protein. The Cedar Plank Salmon delivers 52g for roughly half the calories.
~1230 / ~650~58g / ~52g
Low calorie
Shrimp Scampi with zucchini noodles
The lowest-calorie full plate. The Banh Mi Bowl (490 cal, 26g protein) is a close second.
~480~27g
Keto
Cedar Plank Salmon, or a full California Cobb salad
Pizza and pasta are carb-heavy (88 to 116g), so skip those. The salmon (35g carbs) and Cobb (23g carbs, mostly dressing) are the lowest-carb filling options.
~650 / ~1020~52g / ~53g
Vegetarian
California Veggie pizza, or the Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps to start
Margherita pizza (220 per slice) and the Tomato Basil Bisque cup (270 cal) are also vegetarian.
~170 per slice~8g per slice
Vegan
Ask for the Vegetarian and Vegan Menu Guide at cpk.com/MyMenu
CPK's public nutrition tool flags allergens but not vegan status, so we do not guess. The chain provides a dedicated vegan guide on request.
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California Pizza Kitchen nutrition by item

The published numbers behind every order above, so you can build your own.

California Pizza Kitchen nutrition by item
ItemKcalProteinCarbs
The Original BBQ Chicken pizza (per slice)6 slices per pizza19011g25g
Sicilian pizza (per slice)highest-protein pizza slice24013g24g
California Veggie pizza (per slice)vegetarian1708g25g
Margherita pizza (per slice)vegetarian2209g22g
California Cobb salad (full)102053g23g
Thai Crunch salad (full)111053g80g
Banh Mi Bowl49026g31g
Cedar Plank Salmon (main plate)leanest high-protein plate65052g35g
Chicken Piccata (main plate)103055g73g
Shrimp Scampi Zucchinizucchini noodles, lowest-carb pasta48027g30g
Jambalaya Linguini Finihighest-protein pasta123058g94g
Bolognese Spaghetti90027g88g
Tomato Basil Bisque (cup)vegetarian2703g20g
Vegetarian Lettuce Wrapsvegetarian starter38011g52g

What California Pizza Kitchen publishes

The most reliable answer to “how many calories is this?” comes from California Pizza Kitchen’s own nutrition data. Chains revise recipes and portions, so every figure on this page is anchored to the chain’s current publication, with a direct link so you can check before you order.

  • CPK sells a gluten-free crust as a substitution on most pizza orders, certified through the Gluten Intolerance Group's GFCO program.
  • The chain publishes a per-item allergen menu listing gluten, dairy, egg, peanut, tree nut, sesame, soy, fish, and shellfish flags.
  • CPK acknowledges shared kitchen surfaces and recommends customers with celiac disease review the chain's full disclosure before ordering.
  • Several salads, soups, and starters are flagged gluten-free per recipe on the chain's allergen menu in addition to the gluten-free pizza option.

California Pizza Kitchen nutrition calculator

Ordering somewhere without these numbers

This page is the worked-out version for California Pizza Kitchen: the numbers are theirs and the math is done. Most restaurants don’t publish anything like it. That is where Forkiee comes in: point your camera at the menu and it checks every dish against your goals and allergies, then tells you what to order, with the calories and macros as estimates.

Questions about California Pizza Kitchen

What is the healthiest thing to order at California Pizza Kitchen?

It depends on your goal. For lean protein, the Cedar Plank Salmon delivers 52g in about 650 calories. For the fewest calories, the Shrimp Scampi with zucchini noodles is roughly 480 calories with 27g of protein. CPK publishes full nutrition for every item, so you can build to a target.

How many calories are in a CPK pizza?

CPK publishes pizza nutrition per slice, and there are six slices to a pizza. Slices run about 170 to 240 calories each, so a whole pizza is roughly 1,000 to 1,450 calories. The California Veggie is among the lightest at 170 per slice; the Sicilian is the most protein-dense at 240 calories and 13g of protein per slice.

What is the highest-protein meal at CPK?

The chopped salads and protein plates lead. The full California Cobb and Thai Crunch salads each carry about 53g of protein, the Jambalaya Linguini Fini about 58g, and the Cedar Plank Salmon 52g in far fewer calories. Pizza protein is modest per slice, so pair it with a salad if protein is the goal.

Is California Pizza Kitchen good for low-carb diners?

Pizza and pasta are carb-heavy by design, with pastas running 88 to 116g of carbs, so those are not the low-carb play. The Cedar Plank Salmon (about 35g of carbs) and the chopped salads are the lowest-carb filling options. CPK also sells a gluten-free cauliflower crust, though that is a gluten choice, not a low-carb one.

Sources

  1. California Pizza Kitchen nutrition calculator and published nutrition data
  2. California Pizza Kitchen allergen guide
  3. USDA FoodData Central (reference nutrition)

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