Understanding the nutritional content of your food is crucial for maintaining a balanced diet and making healthier choices. At Potbelly Sandwich Shop, we are committed to providing you with transparent and accessible nutritional information to help you make informed decisions about your meals. This guide is designed to offer clarity on our nutritional data, trans fat policies, and allergen information, ensuring you can enjoy your Potbelly favorites while staying mindful of your dietary needs.
Decoding Potbelly’s Nutritional Information
Potbelly bases its general nutritional advice on a 2,000 calorie daily diet, a standard benchmark for average adult needs. However, it’s important to remember that individual calorie requirements can vary significantly depending on factors like age, gender, activity level, and metabolism. Menu items and their nutritional content may also have slight variations depending on location due to sourcing and regional preferences.
We compile our nutritional information from multiple reliable sources, including direct data from our suppliers, analyses from independent food laboratories, and established nutritional databases. This comprehensive approach allows us to provide you with a well-rounded view of what each menu item contains. Our aim is to empower you to make choices that align with your dietary goals, focusing on balance, variety, and moderation in your eating habits.
It’s worth noting that while we strive for accuracy, some natural variations in nutritional values are inevitable. These can stem from factors beyond our direct control, such as weather patterns, soil conditions where ingredients are grown, the inherent variability in animals and plants, and even slight differences in how our suppliers calculate their nutritional data. Additionally, at Potbelly, we handcraft your sandwiches and salads to order, which can also contribute to minor variations in the final nutritional content.
Please be aware that the nutritional information provided typically excludes test menu items, retail-packaged goods, limited-time offers, and certain menu items that are unique to specific regions. For a comprehensive and up-to-date resource, we encourage you to visit the nutrition section of our website at https://www.Potbelly.com/food/nutrition.
If you have specific dietary questions or concerns, we are here to assist you personally. You can reach out to us through the “Talk To Us” link on our website at Potbelly.com, and we will respond as promptly as possible. However, it’s crucial to remember that any health-related questions and all information provided by Potbelly should be discussed with your doctor. Your physician is best positioned to offer personalized advice based on your individual health needs and history.
Understanding Trans Fat at Potbelly
Potbelly is committed to minimizing added trans fats in our food. We have worked closely with our suppliers to eliminate unnecessary added trans fats, such as in salad dressings. However, some foods require a minimal amount of added trans fat for functional reasons. In these cases, our suppliers have reformulated these ingredients to reduce trans fat content to the legally defined “zero” limit, which is less than 0.5 grams per 100 gram serving size.
It’s important to distinguish between added trans fats and naturally occurring trans fats. Some foods, like butter, cheese, and meat, contain natural trans fats that cannot be removed. These naturally occurring trans fats are exempt from current trans fat regulations because they are inherent to these food types. Items containing natural trans fats are typically indicated with an asterisk (*) in our nutritional information.
Potbelly’s Allergen Statement: Your Health and Safety First
Please read this information carefully, as it is very important if you have food allergies.
Potbelly Sandwich Shops prepares and serves food that may contain common allergens, including eggs, milk, peanuts, seafood, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat. While we take precautions to minimize cross-contamination, our shop operations involve shared preparation areas, equipment, and utensils. Therefore, the possibility exists for food items to come into contact with other food products, including allergens.
Furthermore, our food suppliers may occasionally change ingredients, which could affect the allergen information provided. We recommend checking back periodically for updates to our allergen statement. For individuals with wheat or gluten sensitivities, please note that our Wheat and Gluten categories are combined, as all Potbelly items containing gluten also contain wheat.
If you have a food allergy, it is imperative to inform the Potbelly Shop Manager BEFORE placing your order. We also strongly advise consulting with your physician before dining at Potbelly if you have concerns about potential adverse health effects from any of our food.
If you require a detailed ingredient list for specific food items due to a food allergy not explicitly addressed in our standard allergen information, please submit your request via the “Talk To Us” link on the Potbelly website.
Still Have Questions?
If you have further questions that haven’t been addressed in this guide, please visit our website at www.potbelly.com and use the “TALK TO US” link to submit your inquiry. We are dedicated to providing you with the information you need and will respond to your questions as quickly as we can. Your health and satisfaction are our priorities at Potbelly.
