The Zaxbys Cobb salad is called the Cobb Zalad. It builds on the House Zalad and adds bacon, with grilled chicken, fried chicken or no chicken. Here’s how the versions compare and what it costs.
Quick answers
- How many calories are in the Cobb Zalad?
- 510 to 760 calories depending on the option, per the official Zaxbys guide.
- What allergens does it list?
- Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten (varies by option).
- How much protein does it have?
- 25 g in the Garden option.
What it is
House Zalad plus bacon. Garden, grilled or fried. Dressing not included.
Zaxbys Cobb salad options
- Grilled Cobb – 660 calories, 56 g protein.
- Fried Cobb – 760 calories.
- Garden Cobb – 510 calories, no chicken.
Dressing is separate. Ranch and Blue Cheese are the creamy choices; Lite Vinaigrette is the lightest. Compare all four Zalads on the Zaxbys salads menu.
Zaxbys Cobb Zalad sizes and options
Cobb Zalad comes in 3 options: Grilled, Fried and Garden. Calories run from 510 (Garden) to 760 (Fried), a gap of 250 calories. The full nutrition facts for every option are in the table below.
| Option | Calories | Protein | Sodium | Allergens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled | 660 | 56 g | 1,780 mg | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Gluten |
| Fried | 760 | 52 g | 2,090 mg | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten |
| Garden | 510 | 25 g | 870 mg | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Gluten |
Full nutrition facts
| Option | Calories | Total fat | Sat. fat | Trans fat | Cholesterol | Sodium | Carbs | Fiber | Sugars | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grilled | 660 | 51 g | 14 g | 0 g | 320 mg | 1,780 mg | 35 g | 5 g | 5 g | 56 g |
| Fried | 760 | 61 g | 15 g | 0 g | 280 mg | 2,090 mg | 41 g | 3 g | 3 g | 52 g |
| Garden | 510 | 49 g | 13 g | 0 g | 225 mg | 870 mg | 34 g | 4 g | 5 g | 25 g |
Nutrition at a glance
For the lightest option (Garden), the official guide lists:
- 510 calories, 49 g fat, 34 g carbs (5 g sugar)
- 25 g protein, or 4.9 g per 100 calories
- 870 mg sodium, about 38% of the 2,300 mg FDA daily value
Protein is moderate for the calories. Pairing it with a lighter side keeps the meal more balanced.
That’s about 20% heavier than the typical item in this category (about 530 calories at the midpoint).
Allergens
The official guide lists milk, egg, wheat and soy, and flags MSG and Gluten as sensitivities for at least one option.
Allergens change with the option you choose:
- Grilled: milk, egg, wheat, soy and Gluten
- Fried: milk, egg, wheat, soy, MSG and Gluten
- Garden: milk, egg, wheat, soy and Gluten
Not listed: peanut, tree nut, shellfish, sesame and fish. Shared equipment means trace amounts of any allergen are still possible.
Want to see every item with a certain allergen? Use the allergen menu.
How it compares
Here’s Cobb Zalad next to 3 similar items, so you can see where it sits.
| Item | Calories | Options | Allergens | Example price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobb Zalad | 510–760 | 3 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $9.99 |
| House Zalad | 410–660 | 3 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $9.69 |
| Blue Zalad | 370–680 | 3 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, MSG, Gluten | $9.99 |
| Asian Zensation Zalad | 390–640 | 3 | Milk, Egg, Wheat, Soy, Sesame, MSG, Gluten | $10.99 |
Good to know
- Avoiding gluten? Our gluten-free guide lists what the guide shows without wheat or gluten.
- Our example price is $9.99, but each Zaxbys restaurant sets its own prices, so check the official app or zaxbys.com for your store.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in the Zaxbys Cobb Zalad?
510 to 760 calories depending on the option, per the official Zaxbys guide. That’s about 20% heavier than the typical item in this category (about 530 calories at the midpoint).
Does the Zaxbys Cobb Zalad contain milk?
Yes. The official guide lists milk.
Is the Cobb Zalad gluten-free?
No. The official guide lists wheat or gluten for it.
How much is a Cobb salad at Zaxbys?
Our example price is $9.99, but every Zaxbys restaurant sets its own prices, so yours may be higher or lower. The official Zaxbys app and zaxbys.com show the exact price once you pick your store.
Where this information comes from. All nutrition and allergen information on this site is taken from the official Zaxbys Nutrition & Allergen Guide (revised November 2025), published on zaxbys.com. We have not added anything of our own or changed the figures. Recipes, suppliers and menus change, so please verify with Zaxbys or your restaurant before you rely on it, especially if you have a food allergy. Verify before use.