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 MenuWise editorial team. Last reviewed June 3, 2026. Editorial standards.
The best California Pizza Kitchen order for every goal
Every figure below is calculated from California Pizza Kitchen’s own published per-ingredient nutrition. Portions and recipes change, so confirm against the live California Pizza Kitchen nutrition calculator before you order.
Goal
Order
Cal
Protein
Highest protein
Jambalaya Linguini Fini, or Cedar Plank Salmon for a leaner pickThe Jambalaya pasta (shrimp, chicken, andouille) tops protein. The Cedar Plank Salmon delivers 52g for roughly half the calories.
~1230 / ~650
~58g / ~52g
Lowest calorie (still filling)
Shrimp Scampi with zucchini noodlesThe lowest-calorie full plate. The Banh Mi Bowl (490 cal, 26g protein) is a close second.
~480
~27g
Keto / low-carb
Cedar Plank Salmon, or a full California Cobb saladPizza 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 startMargherita 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/MyMenuCPK'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 ingredient
The published numbers behind every build above, so you can mix your own. Per California Pizza Kitchen’s nutrition data.
Ingredient
Cal
Protein
Carbs
The Original BBQ Chicken pizza (per slice)(6 slices per pizza)
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 we anchor every figure on this page to the chain’s current publication and link directly so you can verify before ordering.
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 is surfaced in MenuWise through GPS-based nearby discovery. Once a location loads, every dish is scored against your goal and diet (calorie target, macros, gluten-free, keto, vegan, the FDA Big 9 allergens), so the best-match orders rise to the top.
The point of this page is the manual version of that: the numbers are California Pizza Kitchen’s, the math is done, and the best order for your goal is in the table above.
Frequently asked
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.
